[nathankaye]

2 yrs ago embarked on new learning curve switching from trad to wfp. Did plentybof research etc etc and then i got too keen and got all my equipment from one place, purefreedom, whereas i initially wanted to get my poles from gardiner.
So not knowing any better I purchased a phoenix hybrid and i think its a facelift v2 carbon. I soon learnt the difference and very rarely use the hybrid. But needed a new pole and recently got the SLX25 from gardiner.

For me the SLX25 is a great everyday pole. But recently i broke extension 1 and so i ordered a replacement smart clamp from gardiner and yesterday placed it on extension 1 of my old facelift pole.
So today im using a mix pole and to my suprise the facelift is a stronger composit of carbon. My facelift was a 25ft reach compared to the SLX but overall its more rigid when fully extended. But the clamps are a waste of space n money. The amount of times i had to fix or tighten them.
But i do really like the slx as a pole.

Im thinking next pole in future might be a facelift again but replace all the clamps with gardiner smart clamps instead?!

I havent tried reach it nor ionics for poles, i think they are over priced. But some of you guys have been wfp way longer than me. What have you found to be the best pole and by whom?

[Simon Trapani]

Gardiner's all day long for me. Very happy so have no intention of trying any other make. What more could you want?

Great value especially the SLX & CLX. And Alex was the first to come up with self adjusting clamps. Everyone else has since tried to copy in their own way.

[paul alan]

Slx 27 longer and shorter than the slx 25
Love it!

[duncan h]

Gardiner's all day long for me. Very happy so have no intention of trying any other make. What more could you want?

Great value especially the SLX & CLX. And Alex was the first to come up with self adjusting clamps. Everyone else has since tried to copy in their own way.

How are they self adjusting clamps?
You have to tighten them manualy

[Dave Anderson]

SLX all day every day.... hav'nt tried anything since my massive heavy facelift pole from years back and my first pole the 'orange horror' g/f nasty stick!

SLX...25 > 47

[Simon Trapani]

Gardiner's all day long for me. Very happy so have no intention of trying any other make. What more could you want?

Great value especially the SLX & CLX. And Alex was the first to come up with self adjusting clamps. Everyone else has since tried to copy in their own way.

How are they self adjusting clamps?
You have to tighten them manualy

Ok 'smart clamps' if you wanna split hairs Duncan. But basically the latest clamps with Delrin shims don't let the pole spin unless extremely worn. Yes you have to turn the nut now & then but what I meant was that the shim takes up the small difference in worn sections & compensates. So no spinning.

[AuRavelling79]

I have recently changed from an SLX"20" to an Extreme "20" as lightness is king for me as my everyday pole.

[Soupy]

Gardiner's all day long for me. Very happy so have no intention of trying any other make. What more could you want?

Great value especially the SLX & CLX. And Alex was the first to come up with self adjusting clamps. Everyone else has since tried to copy in their own way.

How are they self adjusting clamps?
You have to tighten them manualy

There is a self adjustment range in the form of the spring, although admittedly outside the range you have to tighten yourself.

[dazmond]

the SLX 25 is the perfect all arounder main day to day pole IMO.the xtreme 25 is a better pole for lightness and rigidity though but a bit too brittle for my liking.ive never snapped a section on an SLX but snapped 3 sections and worn down countless xtreme sections.

i wouldnt buy a facelift pole ever because i didnt like the sales guy who used to come on here.little arrogant modded. it put me off them and the whole company.

[the king]

ive had a few poles over the years my big pole is a super max47ft compact no longer on sale had it years lol upgraded it to smart clamps to keep it going, had a clz27 bendy as hell then got a facelift pheonix x 22ft nice poles but wore out after 8 months , then got a slx22 ft that lasted and was a grate pole till i snaped it , now i have a xline pro 20ft only had it a month so early days but i thault ide get a extion for it did not read the small print and its blady 6ft tall wich makes it a pig to extend  i may cut a foot off lol

[the king]

my next pole may be a reach it or may try a facelift edge  i like to try different ones just for a change

[lal]

  My everyday Pole has been  an  SLX 25 for the last 4 years, which has been luxury compared to the Brodex Pole i was using
  before for a year, but due to a problem with my shoulder, I've recently purchased an Extreme 18 to lighten the load on my
  shoulder, i can't believe the difference it makes, but i still use the SLX 25 for about 20% of my work,
  I know from posts on here that the Extreme has a tendency to be delicate, so I'm being very very careful with it 

[Spruce]

my next pole may be a reach it or may try a facelift edge  i like to try different ones just for a change

This was one of the best posts in a long time - Poor Perry Tait.

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=200017.0;all

[the king]

that vid he did was a bit of a joke very complicated but im hearing there very good poles on fb best to just get the 25ft minni with out the faff of xa xb ac or what ever it is i was confused as soon as he broke the pole down

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

SLX all day long...... end of!

[Dan marsh]

Slx 27 longer and shorter than the slx 25
Love it!

Just out off curiosity can you reach 4 stories with that ?

[Simon Trapani]

Slx 27 longer and shorter than the slx 25
Love it!

Just out off curiosity can you reach 4 stories with that ?

No, nowhere near. My 25' SLX reaches 2nd floor. You'd probably need a minimum of a Super Max  47' or similar.

[Tony dunmall]

Gardners extreme 22 every day pole for me last one lasted 3 years

[dazmond]

Gardners extreme 22 every day pole for me last one lasted 3 years

the xtreme 22 has not been out for 3 years yet mate!

[the king]

he may have the metal clamping point extreme ?  3 years is inpresseve can i ask how meny hours a week do u use this pole?