[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

[krave]

I am thinking of ordering this pole also, Sorry to hijak, but how far up would 21 foot do? would it cover loft conv windows?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I am thinking of ordering this pole also, Sorry to hijak, but how far up would 21 foot do? would it cover loft conv windows?

It states it has a reach of 27ft so I would of thought it would reach sky lights etc.
I have a 24ft extel pole with a 27ft-28ft reach and that reaches second floor windows etc.



Matt

[Window Washers]

I am thinking of ordering this pole also, Sorry to hijak, but how far up would 21 foot do? would it cover loft conv windows?

It states it has a reach of 27ft so I would of thought it would reach sky lights etc.
I have a 24ft extel pole with a 27ft-28ft reach and that reaches second floor windows etc.



Matt

depends where the skylights are I guess, I have the 35ft slx and that reaches them just on some of the houses

[p1w1]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

If your ever in the braintree area you are welcome to test the one i have
Paul

[Martin ccs]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?


hey matt,

im also ordering that pole after everyones rave reviews on it. are you going with any of alexs add ons for that pole?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

If your ever in the braintree area you are welcome to test the one i have
Paul

Paul I will take you up on that mate. 



Matt

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?


hey matt,

im also ordering that pole after everyones rave reviews on it. are you going with any of alexs add ons for that pole?

I will have the superlite dual trim flocked brush on the pole, with the standard 8mm pole hose.


Matt


p.s. Still waiting on my Dual trim superlite brush 
paid more for it to be delivered by FedEx!!
all the other couriers have been down the road, citylink, DHL, UPS, Royal Mail!! but no FedEx GRRRRRRRR.

[p1w1]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

If your ever in the braintree area you are welcome to test the one i have
Paul

Paul I will take you up on that mate. 



Matt

No probs im usually home by half 4 or usually about at the weekends except this sat
07958523163 just let me know whenever mate  you can try it out on my windows if you want lol 

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Happy days are here, my Superlite dual trim mono brush has just turned up 
Tried it out on the windows at home, I can't believe how light the brush head is.
I currently have it attached to a G-Extel pole and there wasn't much bow at all.


Matt

[sean.w.c.s]

Its definately the best pole ive ever had. the brush head is fantastic-very fast on the glass.

the only downside is the clamps-they are rubbish. mind you, have just received the new updated clamps so i hope they will be better. the old ones just fell apart.

it also needs cleaning every day at least, the sections get very clogged up with grit very easily. also i keep pulling the sections out when extending the pole.

despite thee minor faults, i have just finished a week of awkward window on my commercial work and it was a breeze. normally i am dead after lunchtime but i felt great allday, no aching shoulders 

i just wish i got a longer pole-only hav 21ft. will be getting the next size up as soon as i can.

[Ross G]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My wad is burning a hole in my pocket is it defo next week that thtey'll be  back in stock ?

[macmac]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My carbon facelift has been redundant since I received my MKI slx! Does that tell you enough?

[Window Washers]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My carbon facelift has been redundant since I received my MKI slx! Does that tell you enough?

if you do not know Macmac had a little bit of OCD with his face lift, and alex cured it with the S-lx

[macmac]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My carbon facelift has been redundant since I received my MKI slx! Does that tell you enough?

if you do not know Macmac had a little bit of OCD with his face lift, and alex cured it with the S-lx

 

It was shock! I'd been using a 40ft glass fiber excell before!!!!

[macmac]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My carbon facelift has been redundant since I received my MKI slx! Does that tell you enough?

Not really, but then again it’s not a very detailed review.

I wrote a very honest & indepth review titled "facelift Vs slx" While you were still a twinkle in your father's eye! Do a search & you may find it. One day you may be fortunate enough to be graced with my knlowlage, untill then, button it!

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I have finally taken the plunge, I will be ordering the 21ft SLX pole from Alex next week, when they are back in stock.
Are they really as good as everyone states on here?




Matt

My wad is burning a hole in my pocket is it defo next week that thtey'll be  back in stock ?

I was told by Laura on the phone today that they will be in stock next week.


Matt

[jouk45]

i used my 30ft sl-x for the first time today, i must say ,what a joy to work with, and virtualy no flex at all,
superb pole, well done alex,
 

[macmac]

Is this it macmac?   




Having them both, here is my oppinion & why-

The slx falls between two sizes of facelift poles. Slx is an actual 25ft in extended length, facelift 24ft (actual 21ft) & facelift 30ft (actual 27ft) & there is a big difference in useability between these two f/l poles lengths.

Clamps- f/l clamps are superb & very easy to use BUT the downside to them is that each clamp adds approx 100mm to the closed length of the pole. The slx clamps are also superb once fine tuned (very easy process with an allen key) but do require more getting used to. However, the slx clamps add very little to the closed length of the pole & i would suggest are stronger than the facelift clamps although my f/l clamps have never failed in approx 20 months of very hard use & abuse.

Slx  Vs  21ft facelift=

Weight wise there is not much in it, nothing worth considering. Rigidity, again, nothing much in it but i feel the slx is a tad more rigid in use.

Useability- both very useable poles but the slx wins on it's shorter closed length & extra 4 feet in extended length. Also the slx, for me anyway, with a plastic angle neck + swivel can do every bottom window on my round where as the f/l is a tad too long for some but can do the majority.

Slx  Vs  27ft facelift=

Weight wise there is now a very noticeable difference, the slx is much lighter. Rigidity, the slx is also quite a lot more rigid now.

Useability- Here the slx wins hands down, the closed f/l is far too long for bottom windows & is not IMO an all day pole. The slx still has the same closed length but the f/l is two feet longer- extended. There is a very big difference in useability between these two poles with the slx blowing the f/l into the weeds!
The extra (actual) two feet that the f/l has, no where near out-weighs all the extra benefits of the slx.

Summary & considerations-

Both superb poles, top quality, both very well built & robust, but for me the slx wins hands down. The slx is a pole of actual 25ft which is a superb, very useable length. It's very well balanced, has a very short closed length, even when fully closed it balances perfectly for bottom windows & IS useable all day long from ground floor up to 29 ish feet! Add to that, it's very light, rigid & cheaper than the facelift! On the side of the facelift though is the ability to go higher by just adding extra sections, although i would imagine gardiners are probably developing extra sections for the slx?

Also i don't look after my poles, i throw them about & hardly ever clean them, they are my workhorse. I've had the facelift for approx 20 months & the slx since it's release. Both have stood up so far to daily hard use & abuse although i only use the facelift now for anything above 30ft (as mine is the 44ft carbon). I stated that the slx is cheaper than the facelift BUT i havent recently checked facelift's prices, so i'm assuming they havent reduced their prices.

This is my considered, honest oppinion. hope it helps. 

Tony

That's the one dude. Have I surpassed all your expectations or you gonna disect it & shoot me down in a blaze of cyber glory?

[p1w1]

i used my 30ft sl-x for the first time today, i must say ,what a joy to work with, and virtualy no flex at all,
superb pole, well done alex,
 

wait till you get a little bit of grit in the pole it then  becomes a pain in the arse pole to use

paul