Yes I cheated with a cherry was used and slx25 - it was planned to use the sl2 but it became difficault/dangerous to use with even a tiny hint of breeze - we have loads of differing goose necks including a carbon 24" which mastered the louvres but it was hassle - easier from the picker.
No cladding yet - maybe later in the year - this site is in bucks - so 3 hr travel each way, but am hoping to pick up the other 4 sites ( Kent, Lincs,Herts and another in bucks )
Darran