[Dave Willis]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

[niceandclean]

That's good to hear!!

[bobplum]

just waiting for mine

[SB Cleaning]

I have just finished fitting  mine .....looking forward to trying them tomorrow

[Ronnie Bryce]

They're leaving spot's.

[tlwcs]

They're leaving spot's.

lmao

[CLEANCARE WC]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

i know what you mean about the clamps flopping when you open them, but i have  used my new slx for 6 full days of work and i have the knack now.

i fitted a set of  upgrade clamps on my 3 year old slx and they really do clamp just as easy on the worn and the unworn surface with no adjustment....a massive leap forward.

[Fin Clearview]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

i know what you mean about the clamps flopping when you open them, but i have  used my new slx for 6 full days of work and i have the knack now.

i fitted a set of  upgrade clamps on my 3 year old slx and they really do clamp just as easy on the worn and the unworn surface with no adjustment....a massive leap forward.

What is the knack? I've tried half opening the clamp but the pole won't collapse/extend. If I fully open then it has a tendency to flop..

[Alex Gardiner]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

i know what you mean about the clamps flopping when you open them, but i have  used my new slx for 6 full days of work and i have the knack now.

i fitted a set of  upgrade clamps on my 3 year old slx and they really do clamp just as easy on the worn and the unworn surface with no adjustment....a massive leap forward.

What is the knack? I've tried half opening the clamp but the pole won't collapse/extend. If I fully open then it has a tendency to flop..

A 'knack' shouldn't be needed with these clamps. They are designed so that the levers are slightly loose when fully open. However if they are too loose then tighten the clamp bolt adjuster by a full turn or so and this should limit the range of movement on the lever arm.

[GB Window Cleaning]

Thanks for the review. im gonna get some soon too

[CLEANCARE WC]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

i know what you mean about the clamps flopping when you open them, but i have  used my new slx for 6 full days of work and i have the knack now.

i fitted a set of  upgrade clamps on my 3 year old slx and they really do clamp just as easy on the worn and the unworn surface with no adjustment....a massive leap forward.

What is the knack? I've tried half opening the clamp but the pole won't collapse/extend. If I fully open then it has a tendency to flop..

I flick the clamp open with my index finger and catch the clamp on my thumb, exstend section then close with thumb.  

As you say occasionally if you dont flick the clamp open enough it wont exstend, its a case of flicking the clamp open..

Have you seen Alex in his video showing the new clamps? He plays those clamps beautifully, he should be on The Joules Holland show  

[Fin Clearview]

Cheers chaps, I'll definately check out the video for the masterclass!

[rich fraser]

Plays the clamps! L M A O 

[Mike #1]

I hope it does'nt take more than 3 days to change clamps Alex had different clothes on in each section  . Mike

[Geoff]

Anyone got a link to these new clamps?

[ben M]

Anyone got a link to these new clamps?

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Gardiner-Smart-Clamp-DIY-Upgrade-Kits-ClampII_SET.html

[CLEANCARE WC]

I have a set now on my worn xtreme pole. Previously it was prone to collapsing, difficult to match the tension of the clamps in differing clamping points and well, a pain in the backside in use.

The new clamps take a little time to adapt to - they tend to flop when undone but in use they are superb. Sprung loaded with wider opening clamp bodies they seem much smoother too. If your pole is new then there is no need to upgrade - just wait for it to wear then change. Very similar to the old ones at first glance but totally different in reality.

Well done Gardiners!

i know what you mean about the clamps flopping when you open them, but i have  used my new slx for 6 full days of work and i have the knack now.

i fitted a set of  upgrade clamps on my 3 year old slx and they really do clamp just as easy on the worn and the unworn surface with no adjustment....a massive leap forward.

What is the knack? I've tried half opening the clamp but the pole won't collapse/extend. If I fully open then it has a tendency to flop..

I flick the clamp open with my index finger and catch the clamp on my thumb, exstend section then close with thumb.  

As you say occasionally if you dont flick the clamp open enough it wont exstend, its a case of flicking the clamp open..

Have you seen Alex in his video showing the new clamps? He plays those clamps beautifully, he should be on The Joules Holland show  

TAKE NO NOTICE OF WHAT I SAID ABOVE  I went to work this morning and realised I had posted utter rubish! (whats new you say? )

Its all in the THUMB! when i posted that i was trying to remember how i worked the clamps and got it wrong, oh well not the end of the world but dont want a reputation as an idiot anymore than I have already proved 

[Geoff]

ok, the idea looks good, but what Alex doesn't talk about in the vids on his site is that it's the mating surfaces of the clamps that wear out - I think more than the pole it grips.

Why otherwise can you buy spare clamps?  It's the clamps that wear most.

[Lee GLS]

ok, the idea looks good, but what Alex doesn't talk about in the vids on his site is that it's the mating surfaces of the clamps that wear out - I think more than the pole it grips.

Why otherwise can you buy spare clamps?  It's the clamps that wear most.

That doesn't explain why the section spin only in certain places (top and bottom of the pole) If the clamps wear you can adjust the screw to take up the slack.

[Ronnie Bryce]

ok, the idea looks good, but what Alex doesn't talk about in the vids on his site is that it's the mating surfaces of the clamps that wear out - I think more than the pole it grips.

Why otherwise can you buy spare clamps?  It's the clamps that wear most.

If you ever get to use a pole Norra Batty then you will know.