Quote from: Splash & dash on February 23, 2023, 04:43:47 pmQuote from: AuRavelling79 on February 23, 2023, 12:07:59 pmNot just window cleaning but thinking about several repetitive shoulder use occupations I wonder if it will help with RSI issues and for example occasional use on specific jobs.If I had a day's work regularly doing a block of say 5 storey flats with 40 - 60ft poles for the highest floors I would definitely consider it.In a previous life I worked on suspended ceilings from time to time and if your arms are above your head much of the day I can see a benefit.For most everyday window cleaners I can't see it being any use as any job less than two hours at high level might not warrant its use.We do blocks of flats 6-7 storey every 6 weeks ime 60 and use a 75 foot pole for half a day at a time ,yes it’s harder work than 2 storey but don’t find it an issue all the staff are the same no one complains they just get on with it , I think the younger generation are becoming weak and lazy , I certainly wouldn’t entertain that contraption if I found the work to hard I would give the jobs we do up I feel it’s good exercise I certainly don’t need to go to the gym and am far stronger than many who do 😂😂😂Absolutely - I have a guy he's 28 - 6 foot 2 - plays rugby and has done door bouncer work he had a 3 hr s/f/g job last Friday - Monday rings in sick - I was too tired doing that job - it really was a 2 man job you know I don't think he's going to last - were not even busy, busy yet Darran
Quote from: AuRavelling79 on February 23, 2023, 12:07:59 pmNot just window cleaning but thinking about several repetitive shoulder use occupations I wonder if it will help with RSI issues and for example occasional use on specific jobs.If I had a day's work regularly doing a block of say 5 storey flats with 40 - 60ft poles for the highest floors I would definitely consider it.In a previous life I worked on suspended ceilings from time to time and if your arms are above your head much of the day I can see a benefit.For most everyday window cleaners I can't see it being any use as any job less than two hours at high level might not warrant its use.We do blocks of flats 6-7 storey every 6 weeks ime 60 and use a 75 foot pole for half a day at a time ,yes it’s harder work than 2 storey but don’t find it an issue all the staff are the same no one complains they just get on with it , I think the younger generation are becoming weak and lazy , I certainly wouldn’t entertain that contraption if I found the work to hard I would give the jobs we do up I feel it’s good exercise I certainly don’t need to go to the gym and am far stronger than many who do 😂😂😂
Not just window cleaning but thinking about several repetitive shoulder use occupations I wonder if it will help with RSI issues and for example occasional use on specific jobs.If I had a day's work regularly doing a block of say 5 storey flats with 40 - 60ft poles for the highest floors I would definitely consider it.In a previous life I worked on suspended ceilings from time to time and if your arms are above your head much of the day I can see a benefit.For most everyday window cleaners I can't see it being any use as any job less than two hours at high level might not warrant its use.
Hilti Exo-S Exoskeleton while Waterfed Pole Window Cleaning - A Real Game-changer!!https://youtu.be/SrwC7LBPGNw
What sort of glasses are those? Are they connected to his moustache?
Certainly cuts out RSI
Do you wear one Herman?
Quote from: DJW on March 25, 2023, 01:30:35 pmWhat sort of glasses are those? Are they connected to his moustache?Think they are called belays or something like that
Quote from: Splash & dash on March 25, 2023, 09:09:58 pmQuote from: DJW on March 25, 2023, 01:30:35 pmWhat sort of glasses are those? Are they connected to his moustache?Think they are called belays or something like thatYes they are - rock climbers use them so if you are stood at the bottom of a cliff and looking up a lot or using ropes it saves on neck strain. I have a set that clip to my glasses so that when I am -say- down the side of a Victorian 4 storey house I can work the top and third floor without stretching my neck back. I also use them on a three storey commercial too.