New slx 27 whos got one?

[paul1]

Anyone got one of the new slx 27 poles ? Any good? Read they are shorter than the skx 25 I have...

Noticed out of stock last time so whos snapped one up

 

[Chris Dall]

Buying one next week provided they're in stock. Let you know

 

[Natty1972]

Me too , I've been putting it off , but my 26ul is dying.

 

[Cghwindowcleaning]

I have one had it a couple of weeks I don't use it as an every day pole as I have a few different ones my main pole height depending is a 22extreme so my opinion is slightly biased as I have and use extremes.

It has a shorter collapsed length than a slx 25 so perfect for shorter vans and bottom Windows and has a slightly stiffer feel to it but I find it feels quite weighty and a larger diameter bottom section(handle).

It will give you the extra height and a better feel on 3 storey work avoiding over stretching but obviously this is compensated by the weight and larger handle.

If your used to the slx range then it's a good pole and with the extra height but shorter length you will like it but if your work dosen't, require the extra height all the time I personally would get a shorter lighter every day pole.

Personally when it dies or I retire it I will replace and stick with extremes in my opinion they are a lot better and worth the extra money.

 

[Marko067]

Hi CGH, what kind of servicing do your Extreme poles require? I'm currently considering purchasing one but having been used to an SLX which has been a solid pole without the need for much maintenance I'm wondering how they compare.

 

[Cghwindowcleaning]

Hi CGH, what kind of servicing do your Extreme poles require? I'm currently considering purchasing one but having been used to an SLX which has been a solid pole without the need for much maintenance I'm wondering how they compare.

I don't do much to be honest and treat them the same as my slx.

I dry of the sections with a cloth when I collapse it down and wipe the hose to avoid grit going up inside when I pack away, my poles are also stored in holders I also avoid closing windows with them.

 

[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

I think an extreme 25 in the new year for me.

 

[Marko067]

Hi CGH, what kind of servicing do your Extreme poles require? I'm currently considering purchasing one but having been used to an SLX which has been a solid pole without the need for much maintenance I'm wondering how they compare.

How do you deal with open windows? I have quite a few that I have to close.

 

[Dave B]

If you are wary of breaking the pole extend a couple of sections from the bottom and turn the pole upside down and use the butt to close the window

 

[Iron Giant]

I have a series 2 Xtreme with metal bands and right now my thoughts are I wouldn't spend the extra money on the new Xtreme , I had to have a No3 snapped section replaced under warranty and I accepted the new Xtreme section as they had no series 2 sections in stock for a week or so .

All standard sections wear at the same rate not sure in the future if I could justify the extra spend ,As the stepped sections on the Series 2 Xtreme are genius and greatly reduce the wear had mine over a year now and will be seriously disappointed when it has to be replaced .

 

[Nick pegler DWC]

I went mad when the seris 2 were on offer and bought 5 extremes in different length so should last me a while had one section broke on me when closing a window all wrong but find them light rigid and robust. I strip them once a week and flush and wipe sections also the tubeless seems to keep the muck out but I do worry when they die I won't like the new ones