The way I see it now is, £5-600 for a pole is peanuts with the money we make back out of it for at least 12 months, I’d rather wear a pole out than wear my body out.
Its smart thinking and working smart too!!
is it wearing the body out though or making us stronger?weight training 3 times a week for over 2 years has made me stronger(not weaker or wearing my body out),in fact its strengthened my bones and tendons as well as building muscle to help support my joints....
its defo made todays work easier using the xtreme and it will do for the rest of the week and by the end of next week i should have my electric reel fitted.....i think im gonna have to work harder in the gym! 
not sure pal, i suppose you could say using heavier equipment makes you stronger but i definately had a stiff shoulder and was trying exercises stretches and nothing worked then after a week or two using the xtreme it massively improved and now its pretty much gone unless i feel it when ive had to get my slx39 out a few times!
you'll love using an electric reel mate, just like an xtreme is a game changer so are the electric reels again i wouldnt go back to manual.
thers nothing better now then having just cleaned down the rd 100 metres to reel in and all you have to do is guide it in with a button after grafting away splashing and dashing!!