[jk999]

Due to osteoporosis and severe arthritis im looking for a decent 25ft lightweight carbon poles any suggestions please 🙏

[Splash and dash]

Due to osteoporosis and severe arthritis im looking for a decent 25ft lightweight carbon poles any suggestions please 🙏

Gardiner’s extream range 18, 22, 25 ,35 just don’t treat them rough they are good poles

[dd]

What brush do you use?

[Splash and dash]

What brush do you use?

Supreme stif

[Stoots]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

[Splash and dash]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

[AuRavelling79]

Xtreme is the way.

Wipe the hose when collapsing.
Wash through once a month and spray on some PTFE polish.

At about 9 months disassemble thoroughly clean and spray with lacquer.

At 18 months as above and new clamps.

Mine is still going at 3 years.

Be careful when tapping windows closed!

[Stoots]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

[Splash and dash]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

Think you need to re evaluate your maths 1kg =1000 grams  half that gives you 500 grams the difference between the two brushes is 85 grams  , that’s not a lot ,if you can’t use a180 gram brush at an angle I don’t think a manual job is for you

[Stoots]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

Think you need to re evaluate your maths 1kg =1000 grams  half that gives you 500 grams the difference between the two brushes is 85 grams  , that’s not a lot ,if you can’t use a180 gram brush at an angle I don’t think a manual job is for you

Your maths is good but your physics not so much. Unless you are cleaning vertically then the weight at your arms is always going to be more than 85g. Half a kilo is an estimate based on the angles used in cleaning a window.

If I cant use a heavier brush then a manual job isnt for me .....That's an odd statement from someone who has gone to the expense of buying extreme poles to save weight. Why not just use and slx if its not an issue.

[Splash and dash]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

Think you need to re evaluate your maths 1kg =1000 grams  half that gives you 500 grams the difference between the two brushes is 85 grams  , that’s not a lot ,if you can’t use a180 gram brush at an angle I don’t think a manual job is for you

Your maths is good but your physics not so much. Unless you are cleaning vertically then the weight at your arms is always going to be more than 85g. Half a kilo is an estimate based on the angles used in cleaning a window.

If I cant use a heavier brush then a manual job isnt for me .....That's an odd statement from someone who has gone to the expense of buying extreme poles to save weight. Why not just use and slx if its not an issue.

Slx poles are ok and I do have them but they are a bit whippy the extream is much stiffer . The weight of the brush at an angle obviously is greater but usually some of the weight is transferred to the window , I think a while ago you were going to the gym to work out ?  I doubt you were just lifting half a kilo so using a 180 grams brush should be quite easy ,again how many windows are you doing each day that are awkward and causing that much strain on the body ? Very few I expect, we all want to do the easiest jobs we can  but a bit of harder work is a good thing for your health and strength.

[Stoots]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

Think you need to re evaluate your maths 1kg =1000 grams  half that gives you 500 grams the difference between the two brushes is 85 grams  , that’s not a lot ,if you can’t use a180 gram brush at an angle I don’t think a manual job is for you

Your maths is good but your physics not so much. Unless you are cleaning vertically then the weight at your arms is always going to be more than 85g. Half a kilo is an estimate based on the angles used in cleaning a window.

If I cant use a heavier brush then a manual job isnt for me .....That's an odd statement from someone who has gone to the expense of buying extreme poles to save weight. Why not just use and slx if its not an issue.

Slx poles are ok and I do have them but they are a bit whippy the extream is much stiffer . The weight of the brush at an angle obviously is greater but usually some of the weight is transferred to the window , I think a while ago you were going to the gym to work out ?  I doubt you were just lifting half a kilo so using a 180 grams brush should be quite easy ,again how many windows are you doing each day that are awkward and causing that much strain on the body ? Very few I expect, we all want to do the easiest jobs we can  but a bit of harder work is a good thing for your health and strength.

Yeh but you are missing the point, its not about not being able to lift it,  if you are buying an extreme pole you are obviously doing it to save weight on your body and make life easier so why then add a heavier brush to it when you can get a lighter one its defeating the object. 

Each to their own i like the extreme brushes.

[Splash and dash]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .

But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty.   95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.

Think you need to re evaluate your maths 1kg =1000 grams  half that gives you 500 grams the difference between the two brushes is 85 grams  , that’s not a lot ,if you can’t use a180 gram brush at an angle I don’t think a manual job is for you

Your maths is good but your physics not so much. Unless you are cleaning vertically then the weight at your arms is always going to be more than 85g. Half a kilo is an estimate based on the angles used in cleaning a window.

If I cant use a heavier brush then a manual job isnt for me .....That's an odd statement from someone who has gone to the expense of buying extreme poles to save weight. Why not just use and slx if its not an issue.

Slx poles are ok and I do have them but they are a bit whippy the extream is much stiffer . The weight of the brush at an angle obviously is greater but usually some of the weight is transferred to the window , I think a while ago you were going to the gym to work out ?  I doubt you were just lifting half a kilo so using a 180 grams brush should be quite easy ,again how many windows are you doing each day that are awkward and causing that much strain on the body ? Very few I expect, we all want to do the easiest jobs we can  but a bit of harder work is a good thing for your health and strength.

Yeh but you are missing the point, its not about not being able to lift it,  if you are buying an extreme pole you are obviously doing it to save weight on your body and make life easier so why then add a heavier brush to it when you can get a lighter one its defeating the object. 

Each to their own i like the extreme brushes.

Personally don’t feel it’s a heavy brush and it works well it’s the only brush we have found to last with hot water , we have tried the extream brushes and not keen on them they don’t have enough scrubbing power for baked on seagull poo , but as you say each to their own

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

I only run with Extreme poles and Extreme 35cm brushes now. I use my 47 foot Extreme on one job which is a tenement every 2 months. Clean the top, middle and bottom for £66 which takes 30 minutes. Was it worth buying the pole for one job? What it does mean is, if I get an office to clean then I already have the pole inplace and means I can get to work immediately. Reliability seems to be the name of the game that all customers want and if you don't need to wait for equipment to arrive then we are half way there.

[dazmond]

If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.

Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.

I mainly use the 35cm xtreme sill brushes on my  everyday xtreme pole these days. They are the fastest brush IMO once you get used to them. 4 x 1.4mm pencil jets on a high flow gets the job done quicker,easier and more effective.

[windowswashed]

Due to osteoporosis and severe arthritis im looking for a decent 25ft lightweight carbon poles any suggestions please 🙏

How long have you been diagnosed with chronic arthritis and how long do you think you can continue working in this sector? 
At what point will you consider reducing your work load and apply for benefits from the state as health is important .

[tlwcs]

I only run with Extreme poles and Extreme 35cm brushes now. I use my 47 foot Extreme on one job which is a tenement every 2 months. Clean the top, middle and bottom for £66 which takes 30 minutes. Was it worth buying the pole for one job? What it does mean is, if I get an office to clean then I already have the pole inplace and means I can get to work immediately. Reliability seems to be the name of the game that all customers want and if you don't need to wait for equipment to arrive then we are half way there.

I needed the price and time it takes, thanks!

[jk999]

Arthritis about 5 years osteoporosis 5 months ago. Hopefully at least another 7 years not ready to down tools yet as cant be doing with being at home all the time

[windowswashed]

Arthritis about 5 years osteoporosis 5 months ago. Hopefully at least another 7 years not ready to down tools yet as cant be doing with being at home all the time

Sorry to hear of your illness. You're stuck between a rock and a stone as in you need to keep exercising without over doing things. Cut down on your strenuous work and concentrate on  picking up easier work.