SKIMLITE SnapLite 6317 Tri-Pole VS the Dually 9018 Tri-Pole: Which is Better!

I have been using the Skimlite poles since the late 80’s when I first got started in the business. The quality of the Skimlite poles is what sold me some 30 years ago on them and although now there are a lot of great poles available you can’t go wrong with a Skimlite pole.

There was only one choice for the Skimlite pole until the recent release of their 6000 SnapLite series. Now you will have to decide if you want the cam locking pole or the simple push-button pole. For me, I was very partial to the old 9000 series poles because they are quick and easy to extend out and lock into place, but the convenience of just pushing a button to extend and retract the pole has really sold me on the SnapLite models.

“SNAPLITE™ 6000 SERIES The SnapLite™ series is quickly becoming one of Skimlite’s most popular poles. The lock is similar to what has been utilized as the primary locking mechanism in the painting industry for years. With a simple push of a button, you can slide and lock your pole to your desired length. All Snaplite™ poles have a unique decagon shape to them which keeps the pole from rotating and provides ultra-smooth sliding.”

What I like about the SnapLite poles is how easy it is to extend and retract the poles with the push of a button. No more twisting to lock the pole sections in place and the pole will extend and collapse at the push of the button. The button itself is very well made and can be easily replaced when needed. The pole sections are also very strong, and this pole is a great all-purpose pole for both the homeowner and the pool service professional.

Here are the sizes you can order:

6012 – (6′ to 12′) Two Piece

6016 – (8′ to 16′) Two Piece

6317 – (6′ to 17′) Three Piece

6323 – (8′ to 23′) Three Piece

6024 – (12′ to 24′) Two Piece

6032 – (16′ to 32′) Two Piece

Skimlite Dually 9000 Series:

I have been using the Skimlite pole since 1988 so I have the longest history with this pole. For me it is the longest-lasting and most useful pole on the market because it can extend from 6 ft to 18 ft or if you want the larger version from 8 ft to 24 ft. If you do large pools or Commercial pools on your route this is the pole for you. You can easily vacuum most poles just from one side of the pool making this a very convenient pole to use.

Features:

EliptiLock™ with its patented design builds the lock into the tubes. There are no parts to fall out or

break! The outside tube is formed slightly out of round and the inside tube is equally out of round which creates the friction for the lock. The Eliptilock has become an industry favorite of many professionals and outsells any of our other poles.

Outside Lock has been an industry favorite since 1959 and is made of the strongest plastics ever made. the nylon male fitting is pressed onto the outside tube with a ton of pressure so it won't fall off. The female and ferrule fittings are easily replaced when worn. The tubes are made of the strongest American made tubes in the industry.

Patented Internal Cam poles are made with a unique cam plug that has been pressed into the inside pole and has a cam or shoe that is easily replaced when worn. This lock comes in all Dually poles as well as 5009 and 5096.

Nylon Internal Cam or NIC is Skimlite's newest design of locks. Designed to work like conventional cam locks yet stronger and more durable.

9000 Series Sizes:

9012 – (6′ to 12′) Two Piece

9016 – (8′ to 16′) Two Piece

9018 – (6′ to 18′) Three Piece

9024 – (8′ to 24′) Three Piece

I think it comes down to a matter of preference in your choice of pole. Both the 6000 and 9000 series poles are very well built and very strong. There are also a number of sizes available in both series and a Tri-Pole available in each series. The SnapLite Tri-Pole collapses down a little shorter than the 9018 but then the 9018 is about 1 ft longer in total length. But other than that the models are practically the same, as well as the 2-piece poles except for how you extend and lock the pole sections into place.

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