Hi all,
We need to replace our telepole. I'm sick of buying cheap ones that just end up breaking. So I've decided to get a Skimlite brand pole and wonder if anyone has had experience with them.

I can't decide between the 9016 Dually here:

http://skimlite.com/9000.html

or the 3500 Durapro here:

http://skimlite.com/3500.html

I was concerned about the 9016 being too heavy, but according to Skimlite, the 9016 weighs 3.25 pounds & the 3500 weighs 2.75 pounds. I like that both these poles have dual locks and the locking mechanisms are replaceable, if needed.