[cater]

got mine today well chuffed with it ,wife has got slx 18 ft slx   cant tell them apart well wortyh £135 with super light brush.

thanks alex

[niceandclean]

You cant tell the difference between the 2? As in the weight, flex or just the look?

[cater]

looks one black one red ,weight 100 grams nothing in it, flex tiny ,big difference the money

[s.w.c]

i said at the start there good value for money.

[Martin ccs]

i can see the price going up on that pole! 

[RO-Sheen]

I got mine yesterday and very pleased with it. I am used to the X-tel poles so really notice how light it is and although it is nice and rigid there is still a little flex which is great for doing tops of frames (when you brush from left to right). The bottom sections circumference is notabaly smaller but already I have got  used to it.

Now that is the positive parts.. Now for the negative and concerns......

Firstly, It is advertised as a 18' pole but it is EXACTLY the same size as the X-tel 17'  :.  I was abit disapointed at that as the 18'  lenght appealed to me as I had a 18' in the past and it allows me to just barely reach some of my 2nd floor windows.
Secondly, which is just a concern but the clamps are different to the 'fantastic' clamps that have never let me down on the X-tel. Like I said it is just a concern and not a 'negative' as they may be even better!
Thirdly, Which is also just a concern... The pole sections are ribbed so whne the poles are being collapsed it makes a 'shuddering' noise. The noise as such is not a problem but it makes me think that the sections are slowly being shaved. There are adjusters on the clamps so they can easily be tightened though!
But on the whole I am delighted with the pole. Great value for money.

Also bought a supermax 40' and so far over the moon with it. Will post a review soon once I've had a proper try with  it.

Adie

[Spruce]

Hi
I have the CLX22 and have found it great on my average work these last few days. If I fully extend it to clean windows over an extension it 'bends' quite a lot and so I cant direct the jets of water accurately when rinsing. (I rinse off the glass.) It is more whippy than the SLX25 we have, but its also half the price. I also have an Smax40 and will take that out when I have anything difficult as I prefer the control of a more rigid pole.

I have been using a converted fishing pole for several years now and have been happy with it up to now regarding lightness and rigidity. I didn't realise how much time I wasted though setting the pole up and then going back over the area collecting the disguarded sections when I had finished.

It would appear the the new CLX has a much harder outer coating but time will tell how it will stand up to everyday wear and tear. It is very comfortable to use and will certainly pay for itself in either more output or less working time. I do like the smaller diameter sections and the collapsed length which is most suitable for downstairs work as well. It is also very light.

I chose it with the flocked brush, but have a new dual trim brush which I may try as well as it probably is lighter than the flocked brush when wet.

Even when taking the whippiness into consideration I am certain that this pole is going to be a winner. I would prefer a different colour though.

Spruce

[RO-Sheen]

Another observation of the CLX18' (and also applies to the supermax40') would be that it would be good if Gardiners gave the buyer a choice of colour of internal hose.
I have a yellow microbore and both of the 2 poles also have yellow internal hoses. It is a bit of a pain when they get tangled all together. Different colours will help in getting them untangled quicker. Not a major issue but if its no skin of Gardiners nose it might worth them to consider.

[bobplum]

got mine today well chuffed with it ,wife has got slx 18 ft slx   cant tell them apart well wortyh £135 with super light brush.

thanks alex

please correct me if im wrong but on the website it only prices 14ft?
bob

[darren clarke]

i think the colour has something to do with h and s,  there was something on there web sites a few months ago about it

[TC1]

got mine today well chuffed with it ,wife has got slx 18 ft slx   cant tell them apart well wortyh £135 with super light brush.

thanks alex

please correct me if im wrong but on the website it only prices 14ft?
bob

I think you will find thats because it's the only one in stock at the moment!