[Dave Willis]

I think some people need to realise why some products cost more than others. If you buy for example a Gardiners Superlight you will be paying for a pole built specifically to clean windows - nothing else. It will probably be 100% carbon, have a reinforced top section and will be made to be used for the job and not for yanking carp out of the local pond.
Fishing poles can be made far cheaper as they will be mass produced - probably in China.
I've been down the fishing pole route and it was great ... at first. I patted myself on the back for saving a few bob but then nearly cried when I destroyed one section after another through clumsy use.

I don't think any manufacturer will reduce their prices to compete with DIY - they don't need to. They will always be able to shift quality products.
Have ionics reduced their systems to compete with DIY?
Have Omnipole reduced their vacs to compete with DIY

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

dave the point is this most wc only need a large 50ft +pole
for a few hours work each month
so most grumble at the vast ammounts charged
what john is offering is a affordable
second option , he's not saying they are
indestuctable he's saying they are
another tool for our use
 

[Dave Willis]

That's great and I see exactly where you are coming from. I just think it's a mistake to compare with the purpose built stuff and come to the conclusion that it should all cost the same.
Good luck to anyone who likes to invent ways of saving your hard earned dosh. I don't knock anyone for that.

[JUST GUTTERS]

gav you must be exhausted after that post...

[mci services]

gav you must be exhausted after that post...

[dai]

I think some people need to realise why some products cost more than others. If you buy for example a Gardiners Superlight you will be paying for a pole built specifically to clean windows - nothing else. It will probably be 100% carbon, have a reinforced top section and will be made to be used for the job and not for yanking carp out of the local pond.
Fishing poles can be made far cheaper as they will be mass produced - probably in China.
I've been down the fishing pole route and it was great ... at first. I patted myself on the back for saving a few bob but then nearly cried when I destroyed one section after another through clumsy use.

I don't think any manufacturer will reduce their prices to compete with DIY - they don't need to. They will always be able to shift quality products.
Have ionics reduced their systems to compete with DIY?
Have Omnipole reduced their vacs to compete with DIY

I have the SL2 and it now gets used on one job once a month, I paid £800 just to have the capability of reaching 60ft.
Jeff B got to 80 ft plus with his DIY pole.

[Frankybadboy]

dave the point is this most wc only need a large 50ft +pole
for a few hours work each month
so most grumble at the vast ammounts charged
what john is offering is a affordable
second option , he's not saying they are
indestuctable he's saying they are
another tool for our use
 

best post gav ever done.keep up the good work gav,them evening classes are helping.

[ian1972]

Am sure he will b making sone sort of profit and I spoke to him the other day and ordered 1 and belive me it's going get used,and for the coin it is I ain't moaning all,no I don't belive it will make suppliers drop there prices but to b honest I don't think that's johns idea

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

dave the point is this most wc only need a large 50ft +pole
for a few hours work each month
so most grumble at the vast ammounts charged
what john is offering is a affordable
second option , he's not saying they are
indestuctable he's saying they are
another tool for our use
 

best post gav ever done.keep up the good work gav,them evening classes are helping.

what u tryin to say franky lad 

[ian1972]

Could be u talk random poope normally but hey most on ere do lol

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

Could be u talk random poope normally but hey most on ere do lol

ian u surprise me pal 

[ian1972]

Am only messing mate it is a intresting post