[Lee Burbidge]

Somebody asked me today which pole I thought was the best pole at 50ft. Instead of offering my opinion I thought I would ask our Facebook Group with some very surprising results thus far. So, I thought I would try the same here.

[PoleKing]

lol-you put brodex in there.
Fine at 18 but at 50 it'd look like a rainbow!

[Michael Peterson]

if you could lift it up without 2 of you

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

I think that would be described as decisive.

[formb]

I dunno, I've only used a Facelift (and an Omnipole back in the day, ouch) at 50+ ft. There can't be that many window cleaners that have tried them ALL at 50+ ft surely?  Also they all seem to have at least 2 options with wildly different prices.

There is no point in forking out £1000+ for a pole that does 1 job a month is there? If you use it every day then it's worth spending the extra. I would say that I'd probably go for a cheaper, slightly heavier, less durable pole but that's because we are mainly residential so it would be sat doing nowt 95% of the time. Not going to be the 'best pole' but it would be the pole I'd go for. It will be a different story for many others.

The question is far too subjective.

[Mitchellmoxo]

I dunno, I've only used a Facelift (and an Omnipole back in the day, ouch) at 50+ ft. There can't be that many window cleaners that have tried them ALL at 50+ ft surely?  Also they all seem to have at least 2 options with wildly different prices.

There is no point in forking out £1000+ for a pole that does 1 job a month is there? If you use it every day then it's worth spending the extra. I would say that I'd probably go for a cheaper, slightly heavier, less durable pole but that's because we are mainly residential so it would be sat doing nowt 95% of the time. Not going to be the 'best pole' but it would be the pole I'd go for. It will be a different story for many others.

The question is far too subjective.

so what 50ft would you recommend based on that? As I need one for 1 specific job?

Thanks

[sunshine windows]

Soupy, the choice to spend over £1000 on a pole with minimal use is justified, if you want to pursue bigger jobs in the future.

I spent around £650 on a pole 3-4 years ago, using it only for 1 job every 3 months (£200 per clean). I now use it on a regular basis because I can take on the work to suit that height of pole. It's been a great long term investment.

I personally would go for a Gardiners pole

[formb]

Soupy, the choice to spend over £1000 on a pole with minimal use is justified, if you want to pursue bigger jobs in the future.

True, but I don't. Been there, done that, thank you very much. I'm sure there are plenty cleaners who want to go for the big contracts with high windows (I was one, a few years back), equally I'm sure there are plenty out there like me, who are happy plugging away doing 3 bed semis, more money less hassle.

so what 50ft would you recommend based on that? As I need one for 1 specific job?

Thanks

Sorry, I can't really help you with that. Like I said I have only used a couple of 50ft poles, both were bought over 5 years ago and the market has moved on since then. I bought my 50ft poles thinking I would pursue big contracts, if that is what you intend to do I'd advise buying the best you can afford. If you are like me and you're not really bothered about chasing after this kind of work then go for the cheapest.

[PoleKing]

I dunno, I've only used a Facelift (and an Omnipole back in the day, ouch) at 50+ ft. There can't be that many window cleaners that have tried them ALL at 50+ ft surely?  Also they all seem to have at least 2 options with wildly different prices.

There is no point in forking out £1000+ for a pole that does 1 job a month is there? If you use it every day then it's worth spending the extra. I would say that I'd probably go for a cheaper, slightly heavier, less durable pole but that's because we are mainly residential so it would be sat doing nowt 95% of the time. Not going to be the 'best pole' but it would be the pole I'd go for. It will be a different story for many others.

The question is far too subjective.

so what 50ft would you recommend based on that? As I need one for 1 specific job?

Thanks

Is it definitely only 50ft?
If you're buying a pole for a specific job you want to make sure it'll reach-you'll be gutted if you turn up to find its 53ft or something.
I'm not being negative-just realistic (you're quite new aren't you?) could you measure it for definite?
Or get a mate to use their pole to check?
Even better (perhaps) if you're on a budget, sub out the stuff you can't reach and do the job together.
A bloke I know only goes to 50ft, he subs another bloke to do 50-70ft (takes a couple of hours) and he himself does 50 down, takes him the rest of the day.
You just need to trust whoever you use and either take the hit on his money or add it to the job price.

[Mitchellmoxo]

I dunno, I've only used a Facelift (and an Omnipole back in the day, ouch) at 50+ ft. There can't be that many window cleaners that have tried them ALL at 50+ ft surely?  Also they all seem to have at least 2 options with wildly different prices.

There is no point in forking out £1000+ for a pole that does 1 job a month is there? If you use it every day then it's worth spending the extra. I would say that I'd probably go for a cheaper, slightly heavier, less durable pole but that's because we are mainly residential so it would be sat doing nowt 95% of the time. Not going to be the 'best pole' but it would be the pole I'd go for. It will be a different story for many others.

The question is far too subjective.

so what 50ft would you recommend based on that? As I need one for 1 specific job?

Thanks

Is it definitely only 50ft?
If you're buying a pole for a specific job you want to make sure it'll reach-you'll be gutted if you turn up to find its 53ft or something.
I'm not being negative-just realistic (you're quite new aren't you?) could you measure it for definite?
Or get a mate to use their pole to check?
Even better (perhaps) if you're on a budget, sub out the stuff you can't reach and do the job together.
A bloke I know only goes to 50ft, he subs another bloke to do 50-70ft (takes a couple of hours) and he himself does 50 down, takes him the rest of the day.
You just need to trust whoever you use and either take the hit on his money or add it to the job price.

Its definately under 50ft i am going over and above by getting a 50ft just to make sure. My 22ft pole upright went over half way but i may aswell get a pole bigger than i need if im going to spend the money in the first place and it will enable me to go for bigger jobs in the future. I appreciate the help mate but 50ft deffo big enough!

Could you reccomend one yourself?

Thanks

[gavinb]

I want brodex to win .

[Dani J]

Gardiner all the way  i have had my super light 65ft for past 4 years and still works a treat.

[PoleKing]

I dunno, I've only used a Facelift (and an Omnipole back in the day, ouch) at 50+ ft. There can't be that many window cleaners that have tried them ALL at 50+ ft surely?  Also they all seem to have at least 2 options with wildly different prices.

There is no point in forking out £1000+ for a pole that does 1 job a month is there? If you use it every day then it's worth spending the extra. I would say that I'd probably go for a cheaper, slightly heavier, less durable pole but that's because we are mainly residential so it would be sat doing nowt 95% of the time. Not going to be the 'best pole' but it would be the pole I'd go for. It will be a different story for many others.

The question is far too subjective.

so what 50ft would you recommend based on that? As I need one for 1 specific job?

Thanks

Is it definitely only 50ft?
If you're buying a pole for a specific job you want to make sure it'll reach-you'll be gutted if you turn up to find its 53ft or something.
I'm not being negative-just realistic (you're quite new aren't you?) could you measure it for definite?
Or get a mate to use their pole to check?
Even better (perhaps) if you're on a budget, sub out the stuff you can't reach and do the job together.
A bloke I know only goes to 50ft, he subs another bloke to do 50-70ft (takes a couple of hours) and he himself does 50 down, takes him the rest of the day.
You just need to trust whoever you use and either take the hit on his money or add it to the job price.

Its definately under 50ft i am going over and above by getting a 50ft just to make sure. My 22ft pole upright went over half way but i may aswell get a pole bigger than i need if im going to spend the money in the first place and it will enable me to go for bigger jobs in the future. I appreciate the help mate but 50ft deffo big enough!

Could you reccomend one yourself?

Thanks

I used a 45ft Swift for years (perhaps since they came out) and loved it.
12 hours on the glass was no problem.
I've just sold that, and it's in great condition (they buyer is on here, he may be able to verify) and bought an Extreme 47.
Also a very good pole but i've not had it long enough to really pass judgement.
Marginally lighter but doesn't seem as robust (first impressions really, only time will tell obviously)

If you're only ever going to 50ft isn, I'd go for the swift.
If, in time, you intend to go higher i'd get the extreme as you can add sections whereas with the swift you'll have to buy a new pole.

I think i'd buy a 2nd hand Swift if you could find a good'n unless you've got cash on the hip. £1k can seem a lot to a new starter.

[Mitchellmoxo]

Yep 1k is a definate no no lol will have a look at the swift poles though cheers mate

[PoleKing]

Where are you Mitch?

[PoleKing]

Not as 'in your living room'
Where in the country?

[Mitchellmoxo]

Not as 'in your living room'
Where in the country?

Sorry mate im in milton keynes

[Archer]

Have used Ionics when I first started at those heights and above, but now buy poles over them heights from my uncle who designed and manufactured his own.

He never took it further after becoming very ill, but at least I managed to get one which is ideal for certain jobs we have, which enables us to go a lot higher than 50ft.

[Mitchellmoxo]

Have used Ionics when I first started at those heights and above, but now buy poles over them heights from my uncle who designed and manufactured his own.

He never took it further after becoming very ill, but at least I managed to get one which is ideal for certain jobs we have, which enables us to go a lot higher than 50ft.

Just looked at the swift which i think is an ionics pole? And its about 1,400 i think and i could get the supermax 50 for about £750 all in. Dont want to spend it but looks like one of the cheapest ive seen.

[PoleKing]

Text me Mitch please.
Details in my profile/website.