[AuRavelling79]

How are you SLX users getting on?

[pingu]

Why's that then

[AuRavelling79]

Why's that then

Because I'm looking for a new pole and will buy one soon.

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

I reckon I'm gonna get a year and a half to 2 years out of mine.  I've not had to hack the clamps on it yet to get more adjustment out of it, but it not as pretty as it was when new.  I do take it apart every now and then to give it a proper clean to help stop it wearing.

I've a couple of mates who have one each and they are wearing faster, but they probably do use them a bit more than me.

It is a fantastic pole though, even if it does only last a year and a half it would still be worth it in my opinion.

Simon.

[ftp]

Mines showing plenty of signs of wear now. However, the sections don't start to spin like a normal pole does - you just tighten the clamp a bit more. The beauty of the SLX is that it's serviceable even when worn out - bit of diy and off you go again. Send it back to Gardiners and they'll do it for you. It doesn't seem to wear in one place like most other poles (you know when your extender starts slipping in one position but is tight everywhere else).
Buy one - you won't be disappointed.

[AuRavelling79]

Do you use it on domestics and have you got the extension?

[ftp]

Use mine on absolutely everything i can. I haven't got an extension. I have the S2 for everything higher.

[windowswashed]

In comparison to an HXtel, I think they wear down very quick. I've already opened up the keyholes as much as possible. Forever adjusting the clamps, always slips and even spinning at the ends where it constantly gets clamped. Even lacquered the pole twice now. The pole ribs are wearing away, hence why it spins. If I get a year before cutting sections shorter I'll be lucky. Wish it was harder wearing as it's frustrating having to keep adjusting clamps. Always keep the allen key on my person for this very reason.
Prefer the clamps and working life of an HXtel pole. Shame this pole isn't lighter, smaller diameter and same rigidity as an SLX pole.
Until something better comes along I'll put up with the SL-X  with all it's wear problems, as it's still the best pole for rigidity, small diameter, lightness and perfect balance.

[Window Cleaning Services]

Do you use it on domestics and have you got the extension?

The new slx is already 30 ft. the "old" 25 footer's extension is actually just an orange fibreglass base pole add-on. It looks a bit naff black and orange.

[Dave Turley]

mine's 5 months old, it works hard every day and is showing signs of wear, ridging on 2nd section is pretty much gone in places.

I think it'll last a year then I might get the 30 footer?

alex, what do you offer in the way of replacement sections/refurbs?

[Alex Gardiner]

mine's 5 months old, it works hard every day and is showing signs of wear, ridging on 2nd section is pretty much gone in places.

I think it'll last a year then I might get the 30 footer?

alex, what do you offer in the way of replacement sections/refurbs?

I will email you Dave.

[alanwilson]

hmm this could be interesting as a lot of guys on here have bought the slx (and I must say I'm interested in buying a few for us as well)

can you replace each section individually?

[Dave Turley]

thanks alex

[Alex Gardiner]

hmm this could be interesting as a lot of guys on here have bought the slx (and I must say I'm interested in buying a few for us as well)

can you replace each section individually?

All of the sections on the SL-X (new and old) are interchangeable and can be individually replaced.  The old SL-X can even be upgraded to the same size as the new SL-X by replacing the old top section with the new two top section.  This will be available as an upgrade in February.

[Roy Harding]

So Alex if I wanted to up grade to the 30ft slx you can do this by replacing top section and then the pole is 30ft.

So as I have bought the xtel extension that goes on the bottom you could get to 35ft?

Roy

[Alex Gardiner]

So as I have bought the xtel extension that goes on the bottom you could get to 35ft?

Roy

Yes.

[[GQC] Tim]

Not much wear here apart from me dropping it. lol

[AuRavelling79]

Price and availability at the mo?

[Alex Gardiner]

Price and availability at the mo?

I'm not allowed to post that information.  If you send me your email address to alex@agardiner.co.uk, I'll drop you an email with the information.

[macmac]

As I've posted before- Had mine since release & it's been abused daily. I don't, at all, look after my poles (although I'm not recomending this). Mine is wearing really well, just surface wear to be honest, nothing more than I would expect from any carbon pole. All clamps work perfectly & I would expect this pole to last at least another 12 to 18 months by what I've seen so far. The newest version has had some improvements & is now longer extended. Still have my carbon facelift but this only gets used for anything over the sl-x's reach now. The sl-x IMO is the best pole (of it's length) out there for many reasons, & to top it off it's a bargain price too!
When mine eventually gives up, unless anything else comes out to beat it, I'll be having another one.

Tony