Simple answer, the f16 base sections are the same length as the Emporium base section, just the taper thats different.
Simple answer the F16 14.5 parallel extension section fits straight into the base of the large laquered base No 7 section of the Emporium.
OK now for the complicated bit, doing the above using the 14.5 and 16m extension sections alternately ie 14.5 then 16 then 14.5 then 16, will alow 3 or 4 extensions to take you say 20ft higher but if you need to go higher again I would also use the 13m tapered f16 section which will fit inside the No5 section of the Emorium, then use the 14.5 then the 16 then the 14.5 then the 16 etc. finally using the N06 section Emporium which fits into the base of the 16m F16 section allowing you to use the No7 section Emporium as a base section. ( its easier to do than type
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You can do similar withy any other modular pole on the market.
I dissapointingly have to mention that I feel that we are all being ripped of by the prices both suppliers are charging for these poles and sections. I originally went with Emporium because I was offered quality c/f poles at cheaper prices. :
It has not happened. Thats why I continue to back the F16 which will do the job and other fishing poles.
I got the F16 and Garbolino to 80ft and still use the F16 daily 3 years later.
Jeff,
I have highlighted one of your sentences above that I feel is inaccurate.
As far as I know you have never worked with or purchased one of our Super-Lites from us. There is no ripping off of anyone on our part, the margin on the Super-Lites is a lot less than any of the other poles we sell and about a quarter of that of most other manufacturers mark-ups.
On a like for like (actual length not published reach figures) basis our pole kits and section are actually somewhat less expensive than the Emporium offerings and most of our clients can very easily assess the quality of the Super-Lite compared to the Emporium sections as we have one at our premises for comparison.
To take a specific price comparison the Extension sections that are needed for the Emporium pole are £89.95 including the VAT but plus £15 postage. The Super-Lite extension sections are £59 + VAT = £67.85 but the shipping is free.
If we now compare the above to an extension section on a Maver Resolution the retail price is £75 + shipping.
I have worked very hard to keep the pricing on the Super-Lite as competitive as possible. This has been to the detriment of our bottom line and means that profit from this range actually does not reflect the countless hours of time that has been spent in development. The upside is that more window cleaners can afford to work at 50ft+. Telescopic poles will always make us more money with less time invested.
Yes it will always be slightly cheaper for the knowledgeable DIY person to buy a couple of cheaper fishing poles and mix and match parts, but in reality the actual difference is quite small and the finished product has not had the same level of design in it's construction. This is not intended to be a 'put down' for the DIY pole, but as a retailer it is not a viable model for retail sales long term.
I realise that your above statement is just your personal opinion, but I do take objection to being lumped in with Emporium poles. The quality of the product, the development time and the pricing and profit margins of our two products are very different.