[MJH]

These look like nice poles, bit pricey, but does anyone have experience of these!!

Whip, weight etc?

[STEVE-UK]

yes mate i have one ,its probably the most rigid pole ive used more so than ionics c/f, but only weighs 4kg' or less! i much preffer it to the ionics but doesnt feel as strong

i might be putting it on ebay soon as i preffer poles with a bit more whip, but on the other hand i might try and get a g/f end section for more flex

[MJH]

yes mate i have one ,its probably the most rigid pole ive used more so than ionics c/f, but only weighs 4kg' or less! i much preffer it to the ionics but doesnt feel as strong

i might be putting it on ebay soon as i preffer poles with a bit more whip, but on the other hand i might try and get a g/f end section for more flex

What length is yours steve?

[STEVE-UK]

36 foot

[MJH]

Been looking at the 57' Cobra, does anyone use one, is the weight an issue at full length?

[STEVE-UK]

ive got a feeling the 57 foot pole is about 9 kg's,but dont quote me on it

[AJ]

I use them. They say they are 7kg but add hose, gneck, brush.
fully extended they are a bit whippy, but can't fault strength and overall rigidity. They send you a 's' shaped gneck with an 18" vikan, I would try to get them to change the brush as that one is far too heavy, I got 12" vikan mono and they work well together. I've still got one from 5 years ago thats working fine. ( the previous version, heavier)

[MJH]

I use them. They say they are 7kg but add hose, gneck, brush.
fully extended they are a bit whippy, but can't fault strength and overall rigidity. They send you a 's' shaped gneck with an 18" vikan, I would try to get them to change the brush as that one is far too heavy, I got 12" vikan mono and they work well together. I've still got one from 5 years ago thats working fine. ( the previous version, heavier)

Is that the 57' you are talking about, i have just ordered one!!!

[NWH]

Far to heavy for me regardless of build quality,when will they learn. : : :

[MJH]

Far to heavy for me regardless of build quality,when will they learn. : : :

I have some shorter light weight models, what would you suggest using @ 60 ft other than cherry pickers?

[AJ]

yes it is the 57. i've NEVER had a problem with them. using them or needing to get them fixed.

[NWH]

Far to heavy for me regardless of build quality,when will they learn. : : :

I have some shorter light weight models, what would you suggest using @ 60 ft other than cherry pickers?

Modular SL2,i like my tendons thanks.Using that pole will let you know you`ve got them.

[MJH]

yes it is the 57. i've NEVER had a problem with them. using them or needing to get them fixed.

What about the weight fully extended do you find it manageable?

I used a 40 ft gf daily a couple of years ago!

[MJH]

Far to heavy for me regardless of build quality,when will they learn. : : :

I have some shorter light weight models, what would you suggest using @ 60 ft other than cherry pickers?

Modular SL2,i like my tendons thanks.Using that pole will let you know you`ve got them.

Whats the weigt of that mate?

[NWH]

www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk it weighs about the same as a glass fiber base section on that other pole your going on about.

[AJ]

yes it is the 57. i've NEVER had a problem with them. using them or needing to get them fixed.

What about the weight fully extended do you find it manageable?

I used a 40 ft gf daily a couple of years ago!

I get on alright with it and I'm not a big bloke. you don't have too worry if a window is open you can just shut it, it will even push up the top section of a sash window with no worry of damaging it.
horses for courses at the end of the day.

[NWH]

Beleive me you will hurt yourself in the end using a pole like that at that height.

[MJH]

Beleive me you will hurt yourself in the end using a pole like that at that height.

I know lads from the old days who have and still do use terribly heavy glass fiber rubbish daily,its what you get used to.

In the past i have used a 40ft gf for 3 days solid, i was knackered after like but its achievable!!