Is this the pole with the new clamps?
I have the pole from the very first batch, my markers are still there, has Alex changed the type of paint? The printed SLX on the base pole is still eledgeable as well. My clamps are still in very good working order, i have to tighten the top one a few times a week, but other than that its still perfectly fine and not showing much sign of wear. I use the pole for everything, 5-6 days a week.