[dazmond]

so how are you guys getting on with the new clamps?

i ordered mine  last week  but not got them yet.i think gardiners are waiting for more deliveries of glue.

ive ordered the clamp kits for SLX 22,SLX 25 and SUPERMAX 40.

my SUPERMAX is spinning badly on first 3 sections,so is my SLX 25 and my 4 month old 22 SLX has started to spin as well!!

cant wait to get them and get them fitted if they are as good as they say they are!

best wishes guys


dazmond

[Avo]

I have some they grip amazing cant ever see a clamp slipping..
The are well different to the old clamp but not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing

[Ronnie Bryce]

Make the pole like new again, I never even wash it anymore. Clamps flip over when loose but otherwise really good.

[DeLuce]

I hope they are amazing coz like you Daz, I've just ordered a few.   
Apparently, they won't be dispatched until at least the 6th, even though I ordered a couple of weeks ago. I'm trying one of those new 10'' filters too.

[keyser soze]

really like them ,brilliant clamps . i agree it takes a bit of getting used to regarding spinning when open . but once you get your head around them they are a really good and easy to use. well done alex

[Terry rollings]

really good my clx 18 was very worn and tape on two joints to stop spinning new clamps sorted it
well done alex g easy to fit Terry

[bobplum]

really good my clx 18 was very worn and tape on two joints to stop spinning new clamps sorted it
well done alex g easy to fit Terry

+1

[craig mcneil]

I've been using the new clamps on an old SLX 30 pole the past week. I've had the pole for just over a year and it's held up fine but the top section was spinning. Getting the old clamps off was a lot easier than what I thought it would be, as was fitting the new clamps. All in all it took maybe an hour to do everything.

Getting to the point, the new clamps are great! If I really want to gripe, the lever does spin when unclamped as everyone else has pointed out but you do get used to the movement and suss out how to deal with it after a day or two. The first section on my pole doesn't spin anymore so result! I'll definitely get another year or so out of the pole and when it finally goes kaput I'll definitely being getting another Gardiners pole. Praise like that is what happens when you get a free pen 

[Barryy]

Praise like that is what happens when you get a free pen 

I got 2 free pens, but then my clamps are twice as good as yours 

[Dave Willis]

Great clamps - don't waste your money fitting them to a new pole though. Get some wear out of them first. Still have to adjust them now and again but they never slip.

[8weekly]

I reckon I should have sawn a few inches off the top two sections before fitting though as they are close to fully tightened.

[CF Facilities]

I need to replace a pole soon and interested in Gardiner but would like to see a  close up picture of the new clamp and can't seem to see one on their website.Could anyone kindly post one sometime please? Many thanks in advance.

[DeLuce]

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Gardiner-Smart-Clamp-No.-111-Clamp_II_No1.html

It's on there website under pole spares.

[CF Facilities]

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Gardiner-Smart-Clamp-No.-111-Clamp_II_No1.html

It's on there website under pole spares.

Thanks nic. Found them now. They do look good. 

[dazmond]

just fitted mine on all 3 poles.took me about 3 hours!gonna fit them all back together when glue dries as i need all 3 poles tomorrow!

[8weekly]

just fitted mine on all 3 poles.took me about 3 hours!gonna fit them all back together when glue dries as i need all 3 poles tomorrow!

What poles hav you got Daz? 

[wfp master]

simple & quick to use on my clx11 22 with carbon goose neck & tap taped onto pole.

[ben M]

just fitted mine on all 3 poles.took me about 3 hours!gonna fit them all back together when glue dries as i need all 3 poles tomorrow!

What poles hav you got Daz? 

nobody know 

[barry mallett]

I've been using a  new slx 25 . Only for 2 days. But I do have a gripe . I have to tighten the barrell every 20 minutes . I find as I extend and close the pole it loosens it .more the top section as that gets extended most .it loosens that much so the section spins then I have to tighten it up again . I will give it a couple more days , see if I can Suss it out . Does anyone else have this problem . Cheers barry

[Cliff perkins]

Im not convinced im forever having to tighten mine up.
I have to tighten them on every other house.