[Paul Coleman]

Well I couldn't wait for the next high job so I gave my new pole a run out today on domestics.  Incredibly, a 48ft pole is almost light enough for all day work.  Just a bit too bulky for ground floor really - but not by much.  I could see it being awkward in tighter spaces.  OK there was too much spare pole hose at those low heights (leading to tangles) but I just wanted to get the feel of it - especially the concept of only the base section tightening incrementally.  The brush seemed weird at first too but I was starting to feel more OK with it by lunchtime.
I just cannot believe how light this pole is.
I won't be using it as a regular pole.  Just for the high jobs.  I should get at least ten years out of it like that.  Like others have mentioned, I kept finding myself trying to loosen the gooseneck instead of loosening the no 1 clamp  .
Looks like Alex has done it again.
Can anyone tell me this though?  On the shorter (than 48ft) Extreme poles, is the fattest section always able to be tightened incrementally?

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

On the 25 and 18 all sections are only adjusted in full lengths. But rigidity and lightness are amazing. The 18 is like lifting a toothpick.

Simon.

[Paul Coleman]

On the 25 and 18 all sections are only adjusted in full lengths. But rigidity and lightness are amazing. The 18 is like lifting a toothpick.

Simon.

I can well believe that they are very light.  I was astonished when I first lifted my 48 ft pole.
Pity about the shorter poles being non incremental though.  I can see that might be an issue in some confined spaces.  Probably stick to my other poles (including SLX) for the lower work.
I've got a job in a few weeks time where I need 56ft.  It was OK with the SL2 but was fiddly at times due to its modular nature. It will be a breeze with the Extreme (I have some extension pieces).

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

I was thinking that the non incremental nature of the pole would be a problem, but because they are shorter pole lengths I've not found it an issue at all. Maybe it would be a problem for a total midgit but I am 5'8" and find it easy. I also use a swivel which does help although the really nice gooseneck is gradually weening me off of it.

Simon.

[Lee GLS]

Simon, are you using the carbon gooseneck for domestic work or just commercial?

When you said you tried them at gardiners, i didnt realize that you went and bought 2 of the little beauties 

Lee

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

I'm still swivelling on domestic, but using the gooseneck for commercial. The quick release makes it so easy. I went down to Cornwall on holiday a few weeks back met up with alex and had a play, he's a really nice guy. Decided to order 2 and now have them.