Neilmnwc
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Well credit where it's due. I've now had my first Gardiner Xtreme 22ft Pole for 30months and have only just had to replace Section 1! I had been hovering over the buy button since they came out but just couldn't do it, however Rotator Cuff injuries started becoming an issue along with elbow problems in the same arm so my hand was forced a bit to buy one.
The difference between this and the SLX was night and day for me, much lighter in the hand and at extreme angles, and much more rigid so not fighting the bend.
I was only expecting about 18months out of it after reading so many scare stories, but am more than chuffed with it after 30months. It has outlived all my SLX poles weirdly, although I've looked after this well.
To conclude, my Rotator cuff is no longer an issue, nor is the elbow pain, so for me the added expense was worth it in time I would have had to have taken off without it. I'd still buy another Xtreme 22, but would dearly like them to be cheaper...I can live in hope!
The difference between this and the SLX was night and day for me, much lighter in the hand and at extreme angles, and much more rigid so not fighting the bend.
I was only expecting about 18months out of it after reading so many scare stories, but am more than chuffed with it after 30months. It has outlived all my SLX poles weirdly, although I've looked after this well.
To conclude, my Rotator cuff is no longer an issue, nor is the elbow pain, so for me the added expense was worth it in time I would have had to have taken off without it. I'd still buy another Xtreme 22, but would dearly like them to be cheaper...I can live in hope!