Here is part 3 for now. The links may not work as this forum doesnt allow freedom of expression.
Part 3, To make your own you need to buy this.
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Cut the 3rd section down to fit a 12" piece of the Ubger alu on as previously described. The 3&4th sections of this pole will form the basis of strong top sections which will answer most concerns about fragile poles, as for our use they are virtually indestructable.The top 2 sections are of no use and are discarded. but keep the rest of the pole as they have other uses and as spares. This by itself will give you a 16ft floppy intro into light poles.
Now for an economical entry into light poles you could try a Ron Thompson Reload 11m carbon composite pole approx £50
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Cut the 3rd section so also it fits into the alu 12" piece and also fits into the Zensorflex no2
Combined with the Zensorflex this will give you an everyday 26ft pole for £50+18.99= £69
the carbon composite is however not quite as stiff as true carbon fibre which I prefer.
If you need to go higher or want better performance and stiff use, I suggest you buy one of these ....
MAP CFS F16 16m Pole Package, Powerpole
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MAP CFS F16 16m Pole Package, Powerpole
RRP £399.00 BLITZ PRICE £249.99
When cut down it will take you to 43ft with extensions £49/6ft capable of reaching higher than 75ft.
This pole is one of the latest but at this price supplies are limited to holding stock. Spares for all the sections are available. CFS stands for commercial fishery pole, they are stronger improved sections and do not stick together.
I suggest this because the parallel extension sections enable the pole to go to virtually any height, they are priced about £50 each. You will not need any of the free kits and may be able to get a reduced pole price. The free bag sounds good but in practice is not used at all.
Warning the prices quoted will rise within the next 3 months or as soon as the special offers finish, when they are gone they are gone. The suggested poles will also change as next years "new model" arrives on the scene. Note Leeda poles are no longer generally available.
You may also find good enough second hand ones on ebay or locally.
The Zensor pole tough first section approx 3ft is crucial to conversion of any pole, although "flag" poles may work, but I have not tried that.
FEBRUARY 12th 2007 UPDATE
13 months on and to avoid a long explanation I will keep this as simple as possible. The high reach carbon fibre are excellent for up to 75ft. But may eventually wear and are best kept for the high work. I now reccomend that everyone make and use a 26ft pole using the Zensorflex £20 pole and combine it with the Ron Thompson Reload pole £50. The reason is although there is a bit of flex if you use the No4 Zensorflex you will have an indestructible top section. (pic to come) in this temporary pic you do not need the unger elbow the No4 section simply push fits intothe base of the swivel loc adjustable base. Fast on off for hand use.
The No3 Zensorflex section is used for fitting an unger elbow when you want it.(as described above) (pic)
You can then experience a modular pole that is cheap and tough enough to withstand rough service use.
I suggest you use 4mmID silicon/pvc pole hose then connect to a 6mm van/trolley hose.
For going higher than 25ftish you can then use the top sections of the above two poles to fit on or around section 5 of ANY 16m carbon fibre pole although you will not beat quality at the £249 price of the CFS 16m
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So to end. My ideal pole is actually a combination of all three for toughness quality and price. Plus spares are readily available.
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