[Mike #1]

I've been waiting months now for the slx 22' to be available, rang gardiners coz on the website it says available early feb, got told it will probably be end feb now :
Ordered a 25' alloy hydra and cut it down to about 20' making a shorter collapsed length, don't seem a bad pole, not as stiff or light as a slx obviously but very acceptable. much cheaper price and a 3 year guarantee.
Couple of local lads that got the slx over the last 6 months are having heavy wear issues with the slx, must say my 18 month old 25' slx aint bad but new one got different weave which you would think would be an upgrade but looks like it has increased wear rate, not good for a £400 pole.
why have you cut it down when can remove sections as and  when needed

[john tomkins]

Too long mate.
Perfect collapsed length for me now and still 20' ish

[jefftemperley]

wait for a 35ft then just remove a couple of sections if you want a shorter version, the new clamps are the best out there so no annoying spinning sections.

buy a 35ft extel to see thru till slx comes in then you have it as a spare should you need one.