imo GARDINERS win hands down to anything that Ionics produce or sell, I have had quite a few poles over the years as well as other equipment, and I have yet to be convinced that paying 25% or more for something that in inferior, is good policy.
Mind you I do like the flashing lights and dials on the Ionics systems and the paint job is cool too, but is it worth spending all my kids inheritance on it
No I don't think so, so for that reason "I'm OUT"