tosh how do you get on with your ninja?
I haven't used it yet. I had such a backlog of work I just got stuck into it with my SLX. It looks like it'll take some practise to use, so I've been waiting to catch up. Now I've caught up, I plan to start using it next week.
But to be honest, my initial feelings are that it's a good idea - clampless poles will be quicker than one with clamps - but I suspect it's not robust enough for the way I work.
I'll keep an open mind though, treat it with care, go slowly till I get the hang of it, and maybe it'll be fantastic? It's very light and it's longer than my 18 foot SLX.