Pat,what i would do is to remove the neck even if you use force or even cut it off 
then theres an addaptor that can be fitted in the end it has a thread to be able to take the other type of adjustable neck which is more common,
go on Pat go for it get out your hammer and saw 
,Gaz
I think i'll just get another one. Keep this luxury item original spec
Thanks Gaz.
Pj
£900 are you sure ?
that is a lot of money
Dave
£923.49 inc Vat. Nice eh?
It will have to do a lot more work yet, before it's earned it's place in my van.
Highest bid??
just get a 30ft pole and don`t extend top section...24ft...simple
Im not as stupid as I look Steve. Or should that be, I may be stupid but I don't look it?
Anyway, 30ft it will be. But since I'm not an ex-para Liverpuddle, and I am 52 with heart disease and diabetes, every kilo I can shave off the weight of the pole is important to my future life prospects.