[Suffolkcleaners]

Hi Guys

We seem to be on a lot of pole threads so thought I would post my questions 😀

I currently use a SLX 22 as my normal every day pole. I also have a contract which I have another (SLX 22 with extensions 6/7/8) for a quarterly window clean of a high rise  building. I have to admit it doesn’t feel too comfortable with the extensions fully extended but gets the job done. I’m thinking of investing in a pole with no extensions needed which will cover at least 40.5 feet(which is the SLX 22 working capacity height with extensions 6/7/8 approx)  for that quarterly job (so I’m kind of thinking 45 feet to allow a little extra)

Any advice on what to buy? Bear in mind this pole will only be used 4 times a year but want to stick to Gardiners preferably due to preference.

Thanks in advance 👍

[Smudger]

I'm sure many will say the extreme but I still love my SL2 - its modular but light and strong - however I am probably out of date 

Darran

[Suffolkcleaners]

Hi Darran

The SL2 is this a pole currently on sale? I can’t seem to find it on gardiners. Extreme seems to be another popular choice. Perhaps 45/50 foot an option also. Cheers

[Smudger]

just looked - discontinued 

shame but there you go - looks like extreme it is then......

Darran

[Suffolkcleaners]

Looked at the Extreme 47 foot pole and it’s £1135 plus vat (£1362 all in) boy that’s more than I thought but the contract will pay for the pole after one clean (2-3 days work). I guess if I go cheaper I will possibly compromise on quality........


 

[Suffolkcleaners]

Any advice on every day pole to accompany this new investment? My SLX 22 is starting to get a bit old and battered. You can kind of hear it making a slight cracking noise (despite stripping it down and not finding any cracks on any sections). It just kinda feels like a section is going to snap soon.

Would a CLX be a massive downgrade to a SLX? I guess it would be like having a BMW and going for a Skoda?

[NWH]

Get the best pole m8 or you will regret it I’d go for the Kevlar Gardiner pole it’s slightly heavier but more rigid.

[Suffolkcleaners]

Get the best pole m8 or you will regret it I’d go for the Kevlar Gardiner pole it’s slightly heavier but more rigid.

Hi mate. Think that’s  a bit much for a job I only do 4 times a year. It’s like 3 blocks 4 times a year just to reach the top ones. The Extreme is half the price but will look into all options. Cheers 👍

[Suffolkcleaners]

What about the SLX 47? Would this compare to the extreme 47?

[Splash & dash]

What about the SLX 47? Would this compare to the extreme 47?

NO NO NO at 47 feet it will be like a fishing rod with a shark on the end , if price allows get the Gardiner ultimate awesome pole much better than an extream at height

[Suffolkcleaners]

What about the SLX 47? Would this compare to the extreme 47?

NO NO NO at 47 feet it will be like a fishing rod with a shark on the end , if price allows get the Gardiner ultimate awesome pole much better than an extream at height

Cheers. The Ultimate has a 46 foot option which is a working height of 51 feet. I doubt I will ever do a job higher than that. £400 more than the Extreme. Bear in mind this is for 3 blocks only 4 times a year so not sure I need to go all in. If I did loads of high level work than I agree.

Would the Extreme be a lot more noticeable than the SLX 22 with 3 extensions? Cos like you said it does feel exactly like a fishing rod with a shark on the end hahaha

[KS Cleaning]

If you only use it on that one job I would get the Xtreme 35 and fully extend it, it is the same working height as what you are using at the moment but will be more rigid and is £300 cheaper than the Xtreme 47, of course if you think the pole is gonna be at it’s absolute limit then you may well have to consider the 47.

[Suffolkcleaners]

Cheers KS. Yep I think it would be at its limit as I’m barely reaching now at 40 feet so will need the 47 foot option 👍

[Suffolkcleaners]

Gardiners do a Supermax 50 foot one for a lot cheaper. Is this anywhere near on par to the Extreme?

[NWH]

If you get other jobs similar you’ll have the pole with the ultimate if you do that job 4 xs a year the pole will last ages,after a couple of cleans it’s paid for itself then  it’s all good.
The extreme can be whippy compared if I had to choose I’d suffer a slight weight increase with a stiffer pole but not something like an Ionic or similar personally I’d go for the Ultimate.

[Suffolkcleaners]

Just looked at Gardiners pole charts and defo the Extreme 47 or Ultimate 46 for me. The weight difference compared to the Super max and SLX is quite a lot. I think due to the infrequent use of it I’m heading towards the Extreme 47.  The weight difference on your back is priceless at 2400 grams for the Extreme that will feel like a feather compared to my current SLX.

Cheers guys 👍

[colin bird]

Any advice on every day pole to accompany this new investment? My SLX 22 is starting to get a bit old and battered. You can kind of hear it making a slight cracking noise (despite stripping it down and not finding any cracks on any sections). It just kinda feels like a section is going to snap soon.

Would a CLX be a massive downgrade to a SLX? I guess it would be like having a BMW and going for a Skoda?

I've used both clx and slx there's no comparison between the two,the slx is far superior

[Den68]

I use the extreme 35 and slx 8 and 9 extensions on my four storey work it’s only for approx three hours every 8 weeks.

[dazmond]

Hi Guys

We seem to be on a lot of pole threads so thought I would post my questions 😀

I currently use a SLX 22 as my normal every day pole. I also have a contract which I have another (SLX 22 with extensions 6/7/8) for a quarterly window clean of a high rise  building. I have to admit it doesn’t feel too comfortable with the extensions fully extended but gets the job done. I’m thinking of investing in a pole with no extensions needed which will cover at least 40.5 feet(which is the SLX 22 working capacity height with extensions 6/7/8 approx)  for that quarterly job (so I’m kind of thinking 45 feet to allow a little extra)

Any advice on what to buy? Bear in mind this pole will only be used 4 times a year but want to stick to Gardiners preferably due to preference.

Thanks in advance 👍

If your current set up works then I dont see the point in investing £1350 on an xtreme 47 pole that gets used so infrequently.....you could easily lose the job in the next year or so.....

On the other hand if your actively seeking larger jobs both domestic and commercial itll be worth it compared to using SLX extensions....

[Richard iSparkle]

Hi Guys

We seem to be on a lot of pole threads so thought I would post my questions 😀

I currently use a SLX 22 as my normal every day pole. I also have a contract which I have another (SLX 22 with extensions 6/7/8) for a quarterly window clean of a high rise  building. I have to admit it doesn’t feel too comfortable with the extensions fully extended but gets the job done. I’m thinking of investing in a pole with no extensions needed which will cover at least 40.5 feet(which is the SLX 22 working capacity height with extensions 6/7/8 approx)  for that quarterly job (so I’m kind of thinking 45 feet to allow a little extra)

Any advice on what to buy? Bear in mind this pole will only be used 4 times a year but want to stick to Gardiners preferably due to preference.

Thanks in advance 👍

We use the SMax45 as out big job pole.

It’s fine for use all day on big buildings.

Obv make sure you get a nice wide brush too as they really make a diff on big commercial