Hey all,
Got my new clamps today and I have to say I am so impressed. They managed to give my 4yr old SLX25 with badly worn and constantly spinning sections a new lease of life-it's a miracle! Fitting was very easy, although it's advisable to watch the Gardiner's video very carefully first, and follow the instructions closely. One point to consider- I was reluctant to cut my old clamps as per the video in case the new clamps didn't work out, so I tried something different. Instead of cutting, I tapped each clamp off the end of each section, using a blunt, wide screwdriver and a hammer. They popped off quite easily after a few taps, with no damage to either the clamps or the pole sections, and could easily be re-fitted if required. I'll keep them for a few weeks just in case, but I can't imagine ever having to use them again. Anyway, if you're having problems with your pole sections slipping or spinning, the new clamp sets will solve that problem very effectively.