[Martin ccs]

half way through building my diy system and did have my heart set an slx pole from gardiners but i see brodex give a 3 yr warranty.

whats best? before i make my order with alex is there anything brodex do that would change my mind.

anyone had to use the 3yr warranty at brodex?

cheers guys

nice one

[Niall McAllister]

some folks not been to happy with the new brodex hydra 3y
Not tried Gardiner pole.

Now, I have a 6ft and 25 ft prolong from brodex and they cover just about ever work scenario for two story work. they are solid, very rigid and i have no prob using them all day.
hope that helps

[dd]

Being aluminum the brodex pole should be more durable, but heavier.

Lots of people like the slx but it is likely wear out much sooner. If you keep the pole hose clean this helps, if not you may only get 12 months out of the pole.

[Martin ccs]

12 months out of which pole? the slx?

[Niall McAllister]

You'll get a few years from the brodex, and it is heavier that the carbon jobs, but it's not like lifting a car over your head heavy

[Smudger]

Been using a 18ft Brodex pro long - excellent bit of kit - but use a superlite brush as these poles are a little heavy and you notice it when reaching over cons etc...

i have just got a 56 ft superlite carbon pole and WOW - it's so light !!   so i expect the SLX would be fab as well but how much day to day heavy abuse it would take is another matter,

anywho...   off tomorrow to try out the new pole on my bungalows!!   


Darran

[Small but perfectley formed]

if  you are only doing domestic go for slx i have slx and brodex cobra and prolong and hydra also a facelift the brodex poles are well made but not light the slx is very light but cant see it lasting it wears rapidly.

[david thomas]

Got both poles the brodex is heavy puts strain on your upper body and elbows

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

If your going to use the pole your self, then I'd say the slx is best.  Weight and rigidity really do make a difference on your joints and fatigue level.  If it's for an employee and cost matters, then go for something else.

My slx is a year and a half old, it still has plenty of wear in it.

Simon.

[thewaterwizard]

ive not tried brodex
but have a slx great pole

[Niall McAllister]

so, that mean real men use the brodex, but sissy boys use the gardiner

[thewaterwizard]

lol sissy boys no  easier life with a slx me thinks     

[weetot]

Ive got a Hydra brodex pole and its champion, cant see the problem myself.

I also got a SLX and thats champion too, but you do pay for what you get. i.e Carbon Fibre, its very expensive!

[Window Washers]

so, that mean real men use the brodex, but sissy boys use the gardiner

or would that be tight gits use bodex, and clever men use SLX  

[prestigeclean]

you can buy the 25ft and the 36ft hydra alloy for less than 1 slx and they should last twice as long , a fool and his money are easily parted ian lol regards alan

[Spruce]

Being aluminum the brodex pole should be more durable, but heavier.

Lots of people like the slx but it is likely wear out much sooner. If you keep the pole hose clean this helps, if not you may only get 12 months out of the pole.

Hi
I didn't realise the Prolong I had was made out of Aluminum - it felt as though it was made out of cast iron. 
Durable enough but I couldn't work with it all day.
Spruce

[Niall McAllister]

I use 25 ft prolong all day.
I think it's an alloy of Aluminum and lead

[josh]

buy a brodex system while your there

[macmac]

half way through building my diy system and did have my heart set an slx pole from gardiners but i see brodex give a 3 yr warranty.

whats best? before i make my order with alex is there anything brodex do that would change my mind.

anyone had to use the 3yr warranty at brodex?

cheers guys

nice one

Whatever you buy as long as it last nearly 2 years! Right the entire cost of the pole off in first year; buy your new pole in year 3.

Don't think you can wright the whole cost of pole off in one year. It's not valid for AIA is it? Plant or machinary? Thought it was still a capitol expense.

Anyway. why do it in one year? Better off keeping your profit as similar as poss year on year as you'll only get hammered with payment on account year after!

[Nathanael Jones]

If its cost that matters, join the Guild (Pre-register for 2010 before December 31st) & you'll be in with the chance to get an SLX for FREE!!