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Title: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 04:16:29 pm
I am not moaning but really dissapointed I didnt buy it earlier now. Gardiners have sold out and dont know when or if they will be getting them back in. So I am a bit lost as to what pole now.

The 22 was on a rather good price and seems like a very good pole.

I cant really afford to go up to almost £400 on the slx 25, but wanted to know if its worth it, or a different pole for the £300 mark?

Is the much difference in terms of reaching higher windows withg the 25 over the 22, or will the difference be minimal.

Thanks for any help!!!
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: Nathanael Jones on November 30, 2009, 04:23:41 pm
LOL,.. I ordered an SLX-22 today,... maybe I got the last one?!! ;)
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: GWCS on November 30, 2009, 04:24:42 pm
Im finding my sl22 a bit short on some..

i need the 25!
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: bad trippy on November 30, 2009, 04:39:37 pm
Ive been waiting for 3 weeks for the slx 18 ft for my mrs
Says on the website today that they will be in stock this week, praise the Lord
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: stephen s on November 30, 2009, 04:54:06 pm
why dont you have a look at Brodex or Ionics    the Ionics 28 foot Glider is about £370
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 06:10:30 pm
Am about to look elsewhere, but got mu heart set on the Slx. And a bit gutted that I now need to spend almost another oner.

Lucky you Nathanaell!  :-[
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: ian1972 on November 30, 2009, 06:17:29 pm
you will b glad u spent that extra tonn on the sl 25 pal i no i am, i originally wanted the 22 but they ran out so got the 25 and 3 story stuff and over pretty much any cony is a doddle now get it spent
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on November 30, 2009, 06:18:16 pm
I would stick to the slx.  I have the first gen 25ft slx and open it all the way several times a month.  If you only need the 22 ft then I would wait for it to come back in stock, there is a massive difference between the slx and other poles and seeing that a pole is an investment that will last for hopefully at least a year possibly many, you might as well get the right one to begin with.

Simon.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on November 30, 2009, 06:40:17 pm
In a normal round, with normal residential properties, if you want to reach 99% of said residential work, you need a 25ft SL-X.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on November 30, 2009, 06:42:01 pm
I`m conserdering a 24ft hybrid
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=85509.0
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: John Walker on November 30, 2009, 06:46:41 pm
I have the 25 and it is only just long enough for some of my residentials - a 22 would have been too short so I'm glad i spent the extra money now.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: Gleaming windows on November 30, 2009, 06:51:18 pm
I bought the 18' initially but recently added two lengths on it to make it I think a 28/29 footer. Its still a piece of cake to use all day even with the extra weight and over conservatorys now is so much easier, Im sure the longer pole is stiffer; which makes it all that much easier to use and work with.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: Spruce on November 30, 2009, 06:54:09 pm
And you can remove the last section and use it as a 22 footer if you want to like my son does.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: s.w.c on November 30, 2009, 07:00:37 pm
i would say stretch to the slx 25, myself i have slx 35 but 90% of the time i use it in 25 and keep the extra two section in the motor for the odd 10%,
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: prestigeclean on November 30, 2009, 07:02:18 pm
have alook at the brodex hydra alloy , half the price and will last twice as long , obviously not as light but a very useable pole regards alan
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 07:22:11 pm
Cheers guys. Really thought the 22 would do most of my stuff. But seems like the 25 is the one then. Can you add more to it later? How high does the 25 go?

Think maybe this was a blessing in disguise!!  ;D
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: macmac on November 30, 2009, 07:35:20 pm
I would advise the 25ft one anyway mate. Superb pole. does everything from ground to, well, depends how tall you are! ;D better to have a bit more than not enough.

Had mine since it first was released (MKI) still use it every day! Can't praise this pole enough. ;)
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 07:36:50 pm
I would advise the 25ft one anyway mate. Superb pole. does everything from ground to, well, depends how tall you are! ;D better to have a bit more than not enough.

Had mine since it first was released (MKI) still use it every day! Can't praise this pole enough. ;)

How old would that make the pole mate? And have you had any big or major problems with it? Wear ok?

I understand the Mk3 will have improvements.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: macmac on November 30, 2009, 07:40:57 pm
I would advise the 25ft one anyway mate. Superb pole. does everything from ground to, well, depends how tall you are! ;D better to have a bit more than not enough.

Had mine since it first was released (MKI) still use it every day! Can't praise this pole enough. ;)

How old would that make the pole mate? And have you had any big or major problems with it? Wear ok?

I understand the Mk3 will have improvements.

Can't quite remember but would think 2 years old. No more wear than what is normal & expected. Have carbon facelift too but don't use it as prefere SLX. Had to minor modify clamps once but the slx has better clamps now. Absolutely no grumbles from me regarding this pole. ;)
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 07:46:36 pm
Sounds good. So 2 years is acheivable  ;D

New to Wfp and some people have said a year +, but this sounds good!!
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: poleman on November 30, 2009, 08:02:28 pm
brodex have a new pole out (Hydra) they will last twice as long than a slx and the are very cheap at the mo! http://www.brodexbms.co.uk/index.php/news/constant_hot_water_whenever_you_need_it/
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on November 30, 2009, 08:16:44 pm
I have the SLX-25 its certainly my most used pole. I would say stretch to it.


Matt
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: GWCS on November 30, 2009, 08:17:25 pm
brodex have a new pole out (Hydra) they will last twice as long than a slx and the are very cheap at the mo! http://www.brodexbms.co.uk/index.php/news/constant_hot_water_whenever_you_need_it/

what!?!?

Hydra Alloy Commercial Pole 25ft for £115

thats miles cheaper.. how heavy and rigid is it thou?
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on November 30, 2009, 08:20:30 pm
I have an SLX that is now coming up 9 months old and although it is the 30ft plus 5ft extension version I run it as a 20ft pole for 95% of my work and keep the bigger sections in the van for when I need them.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 08:23:27 pm
Think I will stretch for the pole, Going to mean more hard work, which cant be a bad thing!!

God, I have just looked at the Hydra poles. That is so cheap. Half the price for 36 foot....

Are there any specs on this?
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: GWCS on November 30, 2009, 08:27:24 pm
Think I will stretch for the pole, Going to mean more hard work, which cant be a bad thing!!

God, I have just looked at the Hydra poles. That is so cheap. Half the price for 36 foot....

Are there any specs on this?

http://shop.brodexbms.co.uk/products/launching-an-addition-to-the-hydra-pole-range

the collapsed length has put me off! 6 foot 1 inch for the 25 footer.. far too long for resiwork.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on November 30, 2009, 08:29:21 pm
Think I will stretch for the pole, Going to mean more hard work, which cant be a bad thing!!

God, I have just looked at the Hydra poles. That is so cheap. Half the price for 36 foot....

Are there any specs on this?

http://shop.brodexbms.co.uk/products/launching-an-addition-to-the-hydra-pole-range

the collapsed length has put me off! 6 foot 1 inch for the 25 footer.. far too long for resiwork.

Then you could go for the 31ft pole and cut it down as all the sections are removable,
and still works out cheap
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: john tomkins on November 30, 2009, 09:29:09 pm
brodex have a new pole out (Hydra) they will last twice as long than a slx and the are very cheap at the mo! http://www.brodexbms.co.uk/index.php/news/constant_hot_water_whenever_you_need_it/

good price but the  30ft slx is 1.8kg 5ft 5 in closed
                            31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed :o
and it's marketed as "Amazingly light: (bare pole weight)"
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on November 30, 2009, 09:31:55 pm
Forget the Hydra, it's rubbish.

If you look after your SL-X well it will last and last and last. My mark 1 SL-X just had it's clamp upgrade. I've had the pole since launch and it barely wore at all, the inside of the clamps haven't even worn half a milimeter.

Keep it clean, keep it for a long time.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: john tomkins on November 30, 2009, 09:34:24 pm
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 10:15:12 pm
Ok cheers guys. Will go with the 25!!
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on December 01, 2009, 11:32:06 am
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?


**** 31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed ****

No need to say more.
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: john tomkins on December 01, 2009, 02:51:46 pm
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?


**** 31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed ****

No need to say more.

I'll take that answer that you don't have one then ::)
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on December 01, 2009, 03:54:14 pm
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?


**** 31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed ****

No need to say more.

I'll take that answer that you don't have one then

Why do you think that is?  :)
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: lee09 on December 01, 2009, 04:02:31 pm
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?


**** 31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed ****

No need to say more.

I have one.
It's too thick, it's too heavy, three weeks old and I hate it.
May sell it.
Save for the slx
Ant
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on December 01, 2009, 05:34:22 pm
You got the hydra then Tim?
What's your findings to say it's rubbish?


**** 31ft hydra is 3.3kg 6ft 3in closed ****

No need to say more.

I have one.
It's too thick, it's too heavy, three weeks old and I hate it.
May sell it.
Save for the slx
Ant

Hi Lee,i may be interested if you want sell it
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: lee09 on December 01, 2009, 05:39:32 pm
Hi Cookie
Where in the uk are you. I am in the midlands. Will sell make me a offer!
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on December 01, 2009, 06:09:34 pm
Hi Cookie
Where in the uk are you. I am in the midlands. Will sell make me a offer!

Hi Lee,i`m in North Staffordshire,
 what would you want for it ?
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: lee09 on December 01, 2009, 07:00:06 pm
cookie
I have the invoice 2/11,09 paid £155 + 23 vat
I would have thought £100 cash would be fair, not sure about the 3 year guarantee though I doubt if it could be transfered . That said if it had to be returned you would have to use my address.
Lee
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on December 01, 2009, 07:03:16 pm
cookie
I have the invoice 2/11,09 paid £155 + 23 vat
I would have thought £100 cash would be fair, not sure about the 3 year guarantee though I doubt if it could be transfered . That said if it had to be returned you would have to use my address.
Lee

Hi lee,yes i`ll have that where about in The Midlands are you mate
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: lee09 on December 01, 2009, 07:06:24 pm
Sutton coldfield,  have you a webb site or email addrees?
Title: Re: Slx 22 Not in stock what now, 25?
Post by: clean on December 01, 2009, 07:11:43 pm
Sutton coldfield,  have you a webb site or email addrees?

Hi Lee,my email is
theorange@hotmail.co.uk