[Mike_G]

I am not suggesting a newbie should go out and buy a heavy pole, but neither would I ever say dont buy a 22ft  brodex pole because its too heavy to use everyday, and I stand by my comment a 5kg pole is ok to use everyday, I wouldn't use it for houses but on commercial everyday allday is a doddle, the only thing that is a pain is using it above 3rd floor can strain your neck looking up, but its not too heavy at all and I quite often use it for first floor level when I get down to it because I cant be bothered to fetch the smaller pole from the van, now does that sound like the actions of a knackered man? a daft one maybe but not knackered!

No disrespect Mike but I can almost guarantee that if you used a 25ft slx you would look back at this post in disbelief!!!  You would wonder how you could have ever thought like this. (or worked with that Brodex pole)

I dont doubt that for a second and I will buy one at some point, everyone rates the Gardiner poles very highly so they must be damn good.

[Mike #1]

or if the slx is not in stock get yourself an elite fantastic pole highly recommend

[PureClean Window Cleaning Ltd]

i used a 23ft brodex for 3 1/2 yrs and hated it, weighed about 3kgs i think, although i only pulled it out for 3 storeys and windows on conny roofs, i was knackered after them. my elite 25ft is a joy to use now.

so i would highly recommend you getting an elite or gardiners even for staff. as you dont want to injure them. just take it out of their wages if they break it!