Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Sir Squeaky on May 07, 2009, 07:41:23 pm
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I've had my Gangster pole snap too many times now, and it can't be botched together any longer.
I'm restriced to low level work now, and I'm bloody skint.
I thought I'd try the Zensorflex pole, as although it's a bit heavier than my Gangster, it's part glass fibre and stronger.
Tosh says he's not had any snappage with his, but has with the carbon Gangster.
What i want to know is where's the cheapest place to order it?
I've found Fishtec do it for 18.99 and with postage about £27.
I'm sure it's around cheaper than that though...
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swiftys tackle is where i get mine from
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mullarkeys also sell them
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swiftys tackle is where i get mine from
They seem to only have the 6M pole, not the 8M one.
Will I need the 8M to get the bigger sections?
I've got a couple of the bigger SL2 and Gangster sections, so maybe I don't need them...
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Ive just checked mullarkeys.co.uk where i got mine from - they dont sell them anymore!! :o
Must be started to be phased out :-\
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these are similar to the zensor - these were sent to me the last time i ordered a zensor..
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/poles-and-accessories/carp-and-match-fishing-poles/0/grandeslam/8632/
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swiftys tackle is where i get mine from
They seem to only have the 6M pole, not the 8M one.
Will I need the 8M to get the bigger sections?
I've got a couple of the bigger SL2 and Gangster sections, so maybe I don't need them...
Matt! Can you answer the above soon, so I can order?!
Cheers. :)
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I too have snapped my Gangster pole after very light usage. Jeff B is very kindly helping me out with a replacement section,.. but I reckon I'll be trying the Grandslam 11mtr pole next. Apparently its a bit heavier,.. but hopefully that means the carbon is thicker/stronger.
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If these fishing poles become extinct
it will have to be round to the second hand shop you definitely snap up a few poles in there
as a bargin LOL ;D ;D ;D
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these are similar to the zensor - these were sent to me the last time i ordered a zensor..
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/poles-and-accessories/carp-and-match-fishing-poles/0/grandeslam/8632/
the Grandeslam Energie 8M Pole is the replacement , i have the both of them and its hard to tell them apart ( apart from the sections are slightly different lengths
they are 20 quid
http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/poles-and-accessories/carp-and-match-fishing-poles/0/grandeslam/8632/
or
http://www.trevstackle.com/products/Grandeslam_Energie_8M_Pole-5018-676.html
1st option is 7 quid postage
the 2nd has 6 quid postage
job done, fill your boots, i allways order 2 at the same time as it brings the postage to ok price ;) get in touch with tosh, he might like a spare pole and you can share the postage ( save yourself a few quid )
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I too have snapped my Gangster pole after very light usage. Jeff B is very kindly helping me out with a replacement section,.. but I reckon I'll be trying the Grandslam 11mtr pole next. Apparently its a bit heavier,.. but hopefully that means the carbon is thicker/stronger.
Nath the pole is good you can raise it from the floor but its bendy! and very whippy.
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So is the Energie any more whippy than the Zensorflex?
Which has the shorter or longer sections?
I only need a few of the middle sections anyway.
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So is the Energie any more whippy than the Zensorflex?
Which has the shorter or longer sections?
I only need a few of the middle sections anyway.
bout the same in whippyness, not noticed anything different really.
no idea bout section lengths..
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So is the Energie any more whippy than the Zensorflex?
Which has the shorter or longer sections?
I only need a few of the middle sections anyway.
not much difference, held up and the same angle the Zenflex has a SLIGHT less bend
the sections are only slightly different in length,
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These poles usually snap on the female section, I have now placed whippings round these to give extra strength. I don't know if that will do the trick yet as I haven't used it since, but it's got to be a help.
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I used to bind my sections when i used to go fishing with cotton and glue to stop section joints snapping don't know if that would help you guys that use fishing pole but defo worth a try and cheap to do.
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I've always wrapped tape around the base of each section to protect it from being bashed off the floor,.. but as Dia says its is nearly always the female section that splits, so perhaps continuing a winging of tape 10 or 12" up each section is a good idea?
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so perhaps continuing a winging of tape 10 or 12" up each section is a good idea?
I think that's a good idea. God knows how my Gangster broke; I only used it for the stuff I couldn't reach with my Zensor. It's fixable though; so no problems.
My Zensor has been great though; and I've given it some stick; bashed windows shut with it and I don't treat it with any real respect or care; it's cheap and I've got two of them.
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I squashed my gangsta in my hand whilst washing gutters once. ::)
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I squashed my gangsta in my hand whilst washing gutters once. ::)
you beefcake hunk you :o :o :o
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Sound just like my Mrs now. ;D
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hi rog
try http://www.cheshirefishing.co.uk/shop/rthompson/poles.htm
use the musclezone 11mtr
tosh has my mobile if you want to talk
mike
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hi rog
try http://www.cheshirefishing.co.uk/shop/rthompson/poles.htm
use the musclezone 11mtr
tosh has my mobile if you want to talk
mike
what is the aprox reach of this pole when re modeled to wfp
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hi rog
try http://www.cheshirefishing.co.uk/shop/rthompson/poles.htm
use the musclezone 11mtr
tosh has my mobile if you want to talk
mike
what is the aprox reach of this pole when re modeled to wfp
25' length, 30' reach. Its a bit whippy and not very strong tho,... the Shimano hyperloop pole (Argos) is stronger & more righid, but costs a bit more too!
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thanks for the reply nath
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No prob,.. looking for a new pole myself at the mo. I have the Ron Thompson, and broke it after very light use. Jeff Brimble is very kindly sending me a replacement section, but I'm thinking I'll try a different pole for my next one!
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well i paid 15 quid inc delivery for a fishing pole a few weeks ago .
got it of amazon......pics on here if you have a gander,use it daily still going strong reach is 21 ft love it!
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stuck the pics up nath for 15quid you carnt fall off!
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There seems to be a common theme running through this thread; " my pole snapped" :-\ :-\ :-\
I know I've said this before; and got slated for it if I remember rightly, but isn't it better to buy your poles from a WFP dealer ??? ??? ???
I know fishing poles are probably cheaper but they're fishing poles. I've yet to buy " Match Fishing " magazine and read a pole review suggesting that when your pole isn't being used for fishing you could always pop out and clean your windows with it ;D
It's just my opinion but a genuine window cleaning pole is the only way to go. If you're serious about your business you'll think the same.
I'll no doubt get slated again now ;)
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I agree.
But the bit about being serious about your buisiness I always find a bit insulting. Different if you employ of course but there are several serious guys using them on here.
I imagine Alex is a serious buisinessman but he worked with a converted fishing pole for quite a while. I expect Jeff Brimble is pretty serious too. ;)
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my fishing pole is fast approaching its 2nd birthday , yes, 2 years for 20 ( odd ) quid
i expected to get 3 months out of it, 3 months i wouldnt have been able to work with my bad neck, yet i tried it, and the neck problem went and the pole is still going
ive said it before, for me its the lightness of the pole, its not about the money is cost ( though its a bonus )
if allmost 2 years ago some1 old me " matt, if you want the neck pain to go ( and i will guarantee it, or your money back ) , i will sell you a pole for 500 quid "
i would have pain the money BUT expected more than 3 months work out of it
as it happens, it didnt 500 notes it was just over 20 quid
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i know this might sound a bit silly but these fishing poles yous guys are talking about arent telescopic are they??
i assume there modular and if so do you not think it takes too long to take the sections on and off as the height requires and as you go from job to job does it not take unneccessary time having to pack all the sections into the van?
im not taking the p out of yous im just interested to know. Thanks.
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Makes little difference to be honest it's just a different way of working. You can pack them up inside each other so transportation isn't a problem. Biggest problem I had was leaving sections behind poked in a customers hedge.
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Oh well, horses for courses I guess.
I'll stick to my window cleaning poles and save my fishing poles for ........... well, fishing!!!
To be honest they cost a wee bit more than £20 so throwing away the top three or four sections and sticking a brush to the end is a bit of a non starter really ;)
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i know this might sound a bit silly but these fishing poles yous guys are talking about arent telescopic are they??
i assume there modular and if so do you not think it takes too long to take the sections on and off as the height requires and as you go from job to job does it not take unneccessary time having to pack all the sections into the van?
im not taking the p out of yous im just interested to know. Thanks.
i have my pole set up ( glued ) in 3 sections
first section ( the base section ) the thicker case bit and the next section glued together
middle section , the next 2 sections glued together
the top section , just a short 4 ft section with the brush on the end, this is a great size for ground floor
so i have 2 sections of pole and the brush section, this pole does every1 of my domestic houses ( though i do have to stretch for 2 windows ( i can add another base section if i struggle )
no left poles, no poles left on the ground to be stood on, its as quick as quick can be, no clamps, just put on brush section then middle section, it takes seconds
once again though, its the lightness thats the selling point ;)