[Smiths Cleaning]

Does anyone use a carbon pole I am thinking about getting one for my 3/4 storey jobs as the fibre glass can be hard work?!! Haven't used one before, are they worth the money, and are the that much easier to use? does anyone have an opinion one way or another?

[NWH]

Over 18ft,go carbon.

[macmac]

Over 18ft,go carbon.

Carbon, worth every penny, you'll never use fiber-glass again above ground level.

tony

[Smiths Cleaning]

Thanks guys appreciate your opinion, any particular make or supplier you'd recomend?

[drakestar!]

ive got a 35ft superlite from gardiners & a 24ft facelift. superlite is brill for big jobs but i use the facelift for houses

[paul mather]

Considering how much more expensive Carbon Fibre is, does it last any longer than Glass Fibre? I would be very disappointed if I shelled out 100s of £s only to find it needs replacing in 6 - 12 months.

[welmac]

carbon fibre is alot stronger than glass and will "wear" alot better ie: last longer 

i use one carbon pole for all my work, which i have owned for the best part of 2 years, and it should easily last the same again......ive seen alot of other cleaners buy...then break....then buy again, cheap glass fibre poles  in the long run they end up spending more money!  my thoughts are you are better buying a lighter carbon pole that will help you to work quicker thus making more money, and it will also last longer.

without boring you all too much  , my first pole about 6 years ago was a 40ft glass fibre. it was soooooo heavy and very fat (was like using a lamp post to clean). however when i did see the light and got a carbon pole i ended up carrying out my work almost twice as quick with alot more ease (no aching arms/back!)............GO CARBON!!! 

[paul mather]

Thanks for the advice, better start saving my pennies then!

[Jeff Brimble]

Paul, maybe forget about glass fibre for over 30ft. yes save for higher.