[GoodFella2006]

It looks like there is a new kid on the block.

http://www.carbonfibresolutions.com/outlet.html

Ebay Link

Considering the SLX and Elite poles,almost half price.

[CLEANCARE WC]

On the 30ft its only plus the vat more or 20% for a Gardiner SLX so if I were VAT registered I would go with the SLX.

[GoodFella2006]

You are right about 30ft one.I compared the 25 ft.

SLX 25 ft £245 + VAT = £ 294  (free delivery)

XINBO 25 ft  VAT inc. = £ 153.60 (free delivery)

[Alex Gardiner]

You are right about 30ft one.I compared the 25 ft.

SLX 25 ft £245 + VAT = £ 294  (free delivery)

XINBO 25 ft  VAT inc. = £ 153.60 (free delivery)

The 25ft Xinbo is only 25% carbon fibre though which is half the carbon content of the CLX range. The SLX range are 100% carbon fibre so cannot really be compared.

[Blue Frog Systems]

Its not 25ft though... Its 23ft... Longer closed length.... Heavier too... Massive clamps.

Dont regret buying the slx25 today at all. Would have bought the extreme if i had the extra

[Gray1]

I was looking at these the other night. http://www.composite-china.com/en/product_108.html They do seem to make quite alot of diverse products, for the aero industry as well. Usualy a good sign.