See for me the hot LPG only goes in when its cold enough for the hoses to go stiff and i cant feel my pinkies anymore , i dont blurt to custies that "It cleans better" thus covering me for taking it out again when the temps come back up .
I dont want to spend money on gas if i dont need to , its a comfort thing for me , always has been .
As for poles , as much as i would like to try the Extreme , that little guy in the back of my head says no !
Reasoning is ......and im going on my scenario ......I use the SLX18 , its 990g and costs £228 all in , will last years , if i change to Extreme 18 its 760g and costs £492 all in , wont last as long and i will need to be gentle .
It would cost me an extra £264 to save the weight of a bank bag of £1 coins , i just cant warrant that or afford it really , and i dont mind saying it because im not a willy waving earner
I dont blame anybody for owning one though , if it makes the day easier then have it , dont let me sway you