Just got my first proper pole, a SLX25. Used my xTel 18 foot for past 2 years, but due to the raving on here thought would upgrade to a proper pole!
But wondered how you guys manage with such a long length of pipe hanging out of the bottom of the pole? I tape the 'on off tap' to the pole, and this left maybe 4 feet of pole hose out of the bottom of the old 18 foot pole when it was closed, but with this one its got loads hanging out due to its length its dragging quite a lot on the floor when its not fully extended! Hadn't clicked this would be case, doh! And wanted to look after this best i can, its a heck of a lot of money to spend.
Must be even worse for you longer pole guys!!
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