Tennant, I do wish you would try to avoid being so blunt, as a result of your comments I'm almost continuously having to remove replies, including some of your own.
Your views are welcome, but your antagonistic attitude is not, we also want people to feel they can post a comment or observation without fear of being derided or sneered at, and quite frankly, many of your posts fall into that category.
On the topic of the poles.
I for one have gone the modular route, I use it for absolutely everything.
I've been using the superlite 1 for the last 12 months and it now needs replacing...it isn't robust enough for continuous use.
However it is a tremendous tool in use, the superlite 1 is adapted from a fishing pole , the superlite 2 is custom made and is very specifically for window cleaning.
It's easy and quick to put together, (the superlite 1) I've found it as quick in use as my old telescopic pole and it massively reduces the strain on your body, and that can't be overstated enough.
It's lightness and rigidity are its strengths, the superlite 2 is also far more robust than it's predecessor.
For domestic work many will prefer a telescopic pole, but I am happy using the modular, you simply have to adapt your technique.
For high work then a modular carbonfibre pole beats telescopic hands down as telescopic simply can't compete on lightness and rigidity.
No one pole is perfect, they all have their drawbacks, you simply have to assess what is best for you.
But if you are going up as high as 35/45ft then I would say go modular.
Hopefully Alex or his sister will be ringing me shortly to confirm my order for a 35ft one (I'm also going to have to replace my 100ft of microbore hose too
) and although I know it will not last as long as an aluminium one, if it last me 2 years I'll consider it money well spent.
Ian