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daniel b

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broke section on sl2
« on: March 29, 2008, 05:01:44 pm »
One of the lads left the pole unattended for a sec and it blew over with a gust of wind and broke section 1 of the pole :'( after only 2 weeks of having it, Alex if you read this i did send you an email/tried too ring fri askin for a price for a new section 1 can you let me know as i need to order ASAP.

Thanks
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2008, 05:36:42 pm »
That's gutting  :(
I've done that in the past with a Universal pole, propped it up and as I turned my back it blew over, snapped the top section and ripped the aluminium gooseneck out, felt very unhappy with myself.

We can have one out by courier first thing Monday morning, should get to you by Tuesday. I will get Kirsty to contact you.

matt

Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2008, 07:58:21 pm »
so these poles do break then, from what i had read ( mainly from luke ) they were indestructable ( or as close as you could get ), which to be honest was my main point in looking at them as i like the idea of things lasting ( my unger ali pole for example )

how strong are they then  ? ? ? ? as i use a fishing pole for every day use, which is ok, but after 6 months its looking worn, the point of me mentioning the fishing pole is i know how to use modular and look after them


[GQC] Tim

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2008, 08:03:09 pm »
If the SL2 would have been at 44' or 60', and then blew over onto something on the ground, I can easily imagine it breaking. I think every pole would break under those same conditions. :)

Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2008, 08:18:33 pm »
how strong are they then  ? ? ? ? as i use a fishing pole for every day use, which is ok, but after 6 months its looking worn, the point of me mentioning the fishing pole is i know how to use modular and look after them

They are very strong for the class of pole, but every pole has it's limits  :)

I have been using the SL2 for 10 months now and the joints are showing virtually no wear, but I do use PTFE protector regularly. They are greatly superior in longevity than converted fishing poles.

Shame you can't see one that has been in use for a good amount of time to compare the wear. Squeaky has one that he uses all the time on domestic work (and has had it for about 6 months), do you live near him?

If you fancy a trip to Cornwall you could have a look at my 10 month old one and even compare it against the Emporium pole that I also have.

matt

Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2008, 09:41:15 pm »
Alex

im planning a trip down to cornwall in the campervan, i was thinking of popping in, just to have a nosey around ;)

cheers for the reply, it would be for a job i do 4 times a year, so wear and tear isnt a issue, it was mainly if i dropped a peice of pole on the floor ( for example ) on a fishing pole the end would chip ( i know its easy to stop and i have, a few wraps of insulation tape and it protects the ends really well )


rhys11

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2008, 09:53:33 pm »
alex
i phoned your place last week to reserve a sl2 pole and left a message on the phone with my number for you or kirsty to get in touch to comfirm that it has been reserved has one been kept for me??

rhys
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rhys

steve a

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2008, 09:57:51 pm »
Alex

I am interested in buying an SL-2 for the weight factor. But have never seen one in action, do you know if there is a product user in the NW of england that would let me see/try before I buy as 'tis a lot of money for something that may not be suitable for me.

Steve a

Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2008, 09:24:36 am »
Alex

im planning a trip down to cornwall in the campervan, i was thinking of popping in, just to have a nosey around ;)

cheers for the reply, it would be for a job i do 4 times a year, so wear and tear isnt a issue, it was mainly if i dropped a peice of pole on the floor ( for example ) on a fishing pole the end would chip ( i know its easy to stop and i have, a few wraps of insulation tape and it protects the ends really well )



It would be great to meet you.  Super-Lites have a shock-absorbing protecta-ring on the base of each section which does protect against alot of abuse.  I'm always dropping pieces when I'm using it (not from height!) and they survive very well.


alex
i phoned your place last week to reserve a sl2 pole and left a message on the phone with my number for you or kirsty to get in touch to comfirm that it has been reserved has one been kept for me??

rhys
email

rhysaharries@hotmail.com

Hi Rhys

I've just checked my master list and you're on it so Kirsty must have emailed me with your details.  Sorry not to get back to you directly but I can confirm your SL-X has been reserved for you.


Alex

I am interested in buying an SL-2 for the weight factor. But have never seen one in action, do you know if there is a product user in the NW of england that would let me see/try before I buy as 'tis a lot of money for something that may not be suitable for me.

Steve a

Hi Steve

If you say exactly where you are in the North West, maybe some of the users here on line will be able to let you have a look.  We could also have a look through our records and see if we have a client near you who would be willing to demo it.

robbie14000

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2008, 09:42:41 am »
Alex- I would also be interested in having a look at an sl2 in action before I buy.
I am based in north yorkshire- Harrogate.
Do you have any in this area.
Thanks Robbie

Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2008, 12:59:03 pm »
Alex- I would also be interested in having a look at an sl2 in action before I buy.
I am based in north yorkshire- Harrogate.
Do you have any in this area.
Thanks Robbie

I'll have a look and get back to you.

Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2008, 01:23:11 pm »
Alex- I would also be interested in having a look at an sl2 in action before I buy.
I am based in north yorkshire- Harrogate.
Do you have any in this area.
Thanks Robbie

I have checked with my Internet order records (I only have these, the Office will have all of the telephone orders on file) and the nearest client so far is in Preston, which is not that close to you. One of the problems is that some of these have been sold through distributors and we do not know where all the current users are. I will let you know if we find anyone closer.

steve a

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2008, 09:48:21 pm »
Alex- I would also be interested in having a look at an sl2 in action before I buy.
I am based in north yorkshire- Harrogate.
Do you have any in this area.
Thanks Robbie

I have checked with my Internet order records (I only have these, the Office will have all of the telephone orders on file) and the nearest client so far is in Preston, which is not that close to you. One of the problems is that some of these have been sold through distributors and we do not know where all the current users are. I will let you know if we find anyone closer.


Alex I am based in Preston. as luck would have it. Please can you give me the details or have him ring me on 07710905555.

Thank you in advance.

Steve a

Alex Gardiner

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2008, 09:53:40 pm »
Alex- I would also be interested in having a look at an sl2 in action before I buy.
I am based in north yorkshire- Harrogate.
Do you have any in this area.
Thanks Robbie

I have checked with my Internet order records (I only have these, the Office will have all of the telephone orders on file) and the nearest client so far is in Preston, which is not that close to you. One of the problems is that some of these have been sold through distributors and we do not know where all the current users are. I will let you know if we find anyone closer.


Alex I am based in Preston. as luck would have it. Please can you give me the details or have him ring me on 07710905555.

Thank you in advance.

Steve a

I'll give you a ring in the morning.

steve a

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2008, 09:59:12 pm »
Appreciated, Thank you.

Steve a

robbie14000

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2008, 11:28:32 pm »
Thanks Alex, I am looking to buy something in the next month as I have a rather large (high) school to tackle in may half term.
Thanks Robbie
Clearshine Ltd

Captain Scarlet

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2008, 12:55:08 pm »
At Windex on friday I had a few mates with me and was taking them around looking at different poles. We got to the Omnipole stand and they were displaying the Emporium Ultra Lite. Anyway basically my mates were really uni impressed that at how fragile the pole felt ( can squash the pole sections with your hand ) but the SL2 is nothing like that. The extension sections are just solid, Luke
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Jeff Brimble

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2008, 07:11:41 pm »
I didnt see any extension sections on Glyns stand.

Captain Scarlet

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2008, 11:13:23 pm »
I think youve misunderstood me  :) Was just stating a seperate fact about the SL2, that the extension sections are very tough! But the tapered sections on the SL2 dont squash like the Emporium, Luke
Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

Jeff Brimble

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Re: broke section on sl2
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2008, 06:13:51 am »
As this topic of Dans shows, all fishing type modulars can break under  different conditions, the fact that there is give or squash makes no difference to the work they do, and is designed into the poles to prevent breakage. If they didnt give they would break.