Just fitted a univalve to a phantom pole...

[Scrubsy]

I've just fitted a univalve (at last) to my phantom pole. It works absolutely fine, but the top section of the phantom is quite narrow and it's quite a tight fit. I really like the pole but I imagine it will wear away at the carbon a bit. I use a hose stay so it won't budge too much, but I just wondered if anyone uses one with a Gardiner pole and if they were a little wider? Thanks.

 

[Part Timer]

I've just fitted a univalve (at last) to my phantom pole. It works absolutely fine, but the top section of the phantom is quite narrow and it's quite a tight fit. I really like the pole but I imagine it will wear away at the carbon a bit. I use a hose stay so it won't budge too much, but I just wondered if anyone uses one with a Gardiner pole and if they were a little wider? Thanks.

I don't know how wide the top section of a Phantom is but the Univalve in a Gardiner pole can move around

 

[Scrubsy]

I don't know how wide the top section of a Phantom is but the Univalve in a Gardiner pole can move around

Thank you . It fits but is very snug. You need to take of the top clamp and it just about squeezes down inside. It wasn't too bad or anything, but I've had one on an SLX a while ago and I'm sure it moved around a bit. Thanks again.

 

[ched999uk]

If it's a tight fit you may need to flush out and dirt from the top section more regularly to stop the univalve sticking in the section.

 

[Scrubsy]

If it's a tight fit you may need to flush out and dirt from the top section more regularly to stop the univalve sticking in the section.

Thanks. I'm usually pretty good keeping on top of the maintenance side, but that's a good point .

 

[P4dstar]

I think you’re over thinking it. I reckon that pole section will wear out quicker from use than it would from friction from a univalve

 

[Scrubsy]

I think you’re over thinking it. I reckon that pole section will wear out quicker from use than it would from friction from a univalve

Ok, thank you