I used the 25ft and 35ft cf facelift in Blackpool, very nice poles, lovley thin sections. The prolong 25ft is just as stiff though and a similar weight but alot cheaper. anything after 25ft either get Gardiners new superlite/xtel hybrid/facelift. held both the 35ft xtel and 35ft facelift, facelift is better but xtel is close behind, for price and closed size I would get the xtel. But myslef I am going to get the new superlite because of price, weight, stifness and storage size. Even though I''m young I have a pain in my shoulder if I work at akward angles and with a heavy pole so the lightness is important, especially for your future health. Luke