Just got mines. I always buy a tool after watching your reviews. I notice it’s a lot stiffer and lever locks works great. Feels a lot more longer may be because I’m familiar with my primate. My tip isn’t replaceable tho. Gonna save some $ and try out ultimate pole later. Can’t wait for more tools to innovate. Especially more compact power vacuums like the bottom feeder.
What's the 23ft pole weigh? Great video by the way too, covered everything but weight, which i get it, I'm kinda picky to ask actual weight. Guessing so light it's almost an irrelevant question.
Got rhis AMAZING pole 3 weeks ago. Bought the display model at PEP in Mo.Val. Only thing I think should be improved is the locking lever. Gotta screw it down at least twice a day. Definitely worth the money!
David, you’ve used um all! Primate, Skimlite or Hyperpole? ..or other? What is the best and longest lasting pole of budget isn’t an issue? I will use long commercial option with riptide so I need durability. Primate seems to flex a ton on longer options. Thanks David!
Excellent poles, no doubt! I do like that carbon fiber is light and better on the hands with cold water. But not for me. There's no way I can justify the price. I prefer the cam lock, and maybe lucky, but I have yet to snap an aluminum pole in 25 years. Now that I've said that, it'll probably happen later this week!! LOL!
Are they better than the piranhas?and by the way are you a Christian ? Also what is the best portable vac you would recommend to clean above ground pools? I kind of want to go back to above ground pools because we have a lot of these in Las Vegas .
@@SPL no wonder why your business has been so successful. I could use some more tips , literally been watching your channel since I was about 22 and I’m 27 now. Good has really blessed you man. Congrats
Get a sliver of aluminum in your hand sometime, that will convert you to Carbon fiber. I used to have a Carbon fiber Skimlite, but it didnt have the cam lock, I didnt like that much. Now I have the Ultimate Pool Tools 3x17 Hyperpole, with the lever locks. Best one by far. Not as light as the skimlite, but has a polished finish that feels much better on the hands.
Do all of these CF poles only come with the lever lock design? I never bought into the hype of these carbon fiber poles. I absolutely hate the Lever Lock. My friend gave me a Primate CF pole when they first came out and I only used it once and never again, it sits in my garage lol. I prefer my good ole Skimlite 3006 Eliptilock 3 in 1, inner cam only poles. They last forever, I have 6 of them. My oldest is over 10 years old and still works and I use it on my own pool. Inner Cam Eliptilock allows you to change pole lengths on the fly without stopping, with the flick of your wrist, which I prefer.
The problem with the twist cam lock design is that it strips the carbon fiber tube. Hence Skimlite went with the lever lock design. It is slower that the pole you like and I also like the twist lock poles.
What’s the difference between the inner cam and outer cam? U have to twist something to lock the inner cam? I thought the eleptilok’s inner pole is shaped differently, so if u turn the pole either way it automatically locks? Didn’t know u then need to use a second inner cam to lock it? Sorry I’m confused and I’m looking into getting a Skimlite pole for the first time! Thanks!
@@FixItWithMe maybe I’m saying it the wrong way, yes with the Skimlite Eliptilock 3006 poles there’s no outer twist lock, just an inside cam that locks and unlocks as you twist the pole itself. My favorite design as it’s fast.
I can use any pole but if they bend on full nets an ware very fast it's not lasting very long I don't like lock in poles length is good but I'm 6 2 so any pole is to my advantage
I would avoid this pole, getting parts for it is not easy. The site doesn’t supply it and retailers don’t carry the parts, makes ZERO sense of getting this
Thanks 🙂 these reviews are very helpful
DAMN GOOD INFORMATIVE VIDEO 👍🏼
Where did you get your knee pads from? Home Depot? I need to get some. Knees are hurting
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Just got mines. I always buy a tool after watching your reviews. I notice it’s a lot stiffer and lever locks works great. Feels a lot more longer may be because I’m familiar with my primate. My tip isn’t replaceable tho. Gonna save some $ and try out ultimate pole later. Can’t wait for more tools to innovate. Especially more compact power vacuums like the bottom feeder.
Competition makes everyone better.
If the primate pole keeps disappearing from my truck I may go with these if cheaper.
I hate buying new aluminum poles each year. Time to try one of these poles
Are the lever locks able to be replaced? Looks like it can break easy?
They are replaceable and don't break easily.
What's the 23ft pole weigh? Great video by the way too, covered everything but weight, which i get it, I'm kinda picky to ask actual weight. Guessing so light it's almost an irrelevant question.
Got rhis AMAZING pole 3 weeks ago. Bought the display model at PEP in Mo.Val. Only thing I think should be improved is the locking lever. Gotta screw it down at least twice a day. Definitely worth the money!
Yes, it is a pretty solid pole. Very light and I did notice the levers need a little work.
To bad there not a knob on the end to twist tight.
Are you enjoying the pole? Thinking of getting one. Thank you.
Who’s locking lever mechanism do you prefer or feel is better quality. Primate or this skimlite. Thanks in advance.
Primate is still superior but if I know Skimlite they will keep working at theirs. Primate has a good head start.
Where's the link to buy?
You can go to their site. Skimlite.com
Where to buy it and how much it cost..? How heavy are they..? Thanks
A local pool supply company can order it for you. Close to $300
David, you’ve used um all! Primate, Skimlite or Hyperpole? ..or other? What is the best and longest lasting pole of budget isn’t an issue? I will use long commercial option with riptide so I need durability. Primate seems to flex a ton on longer options. Thanks David!
This pole is made very well. I like the Hexagon tubes for easy grip.
@@SPL so you rank skimlite #1 ahead of primate and Hyperpole?
Excellent poles, no doubt! I do like that carbon fiber is light and better on the hands with cold water.
But not for me. There's no way I can justify the price.
I prefer the cam lock, and maybe lucky, but I have yet to snap an aluminum pole in 25 years.
Now that I've said that, it'll probably happen later this week!! LOL!
I snapped my aluminum Piranha pole a couple of months ago 😅🤣
I pulled the riptide out and bam, just snapped
Where do you suggest we buy one?
They are in distribution. So wherever Skimlite poles are sold they will order you one.
Are they better than the piranhas?and by the way are you a Christian ? Also what is the best portable vac you would recommend to clean above ground pools? I kind of want to go back to above ground pools because we have a lot of these in Las Vegas .
They are different. The lever locks takes some getting used to. Yes I am. I like the new BWT Turbo and BWT PK Giant.
@@SPL no wonder why your business has been so successful. I could use some more tips , literally been watching your channel since I was about 22 and I’m 27 now. Good has really blessed you man. Congrats
I have a business out here in Las Vegas called Overflow Poolz . Sure wish I could pick your brain sometime.
I got one and if you have arthritis it's saved your hands from the cold metal.
Get a sliver of aluminum in your hand sometime, that will convert you to Carbon fiber. I used to have a Carbon fiber Skimlite, but it didnt have the cam lock, I didnt like that much. Now I have the Ultimate Pool Tools 3x17 Hyperpole, with the lever locks. Best one by far. Not as light as the skimlite, but has a polished finish that feels much better on the hands.
We started getting slivers from the carbon fiber poles (2 or 3 years) old.
better than primate?
It's different. Each pole has their good points.
Do all of these CF poles only come with the lever lock design? I never bought into the hype of these carbon fiber poles. I absolutely hate the Lever Lock. My friend gave me a Primate CF pole when they first came out and I only used it once and never again, it sits in my garage lol. I prefer my good ole Skimlite 3006 Eliptilock 3 in 1, inner cam only poles. They last forever, I have 6 of them. My oldest is over 10 years old and still works and I use it on my own pool.
Inner Cam Eliptilock allows you to change pole lengths on the fly without stopping, with the flick of your wrist, which I prefer.
The problem with the twist cam lock design is that it strips the carbon fiber tube. Hence Skimlite went with the lever lock design. It is slower that the pole you like and I also like the twist lock poles.
What’s the difference between the inner cam and outer cam? U have to twist something to lock the inner cam? I thought the eleptilok’s inner pole is shaped differently, so if u turn the pole either way it automatically locks? Didn’t know u then need to use a second inner cam to lock it? Sorry I’m confused and I’m looking into getting a Skimlite pole for the first time! Thanks!
@@FixItWithMe maybe I’m saying it the wrong way, yes with the Skimlite Eliptilock 3006 poles there’s no outer twist lock, just an inside cam that locks and unlocks as you twist the pole itself. My favorite design as it’s fast.
I can use any pole but if they bend on full nets an ware very fast it's not lasting very long I don't like lock in poles length is good but I'm 6 2 so any pole is to my advantage
This one should be good for you.
Say “pool pole” five times fast
I would avoid this pole, getting parts for it is not easy. The site doesn’t supply it and retailers don’t carry the parts, makes ZERO sense of getting this
What parts did you need?
$300 dollars pole no thanks