Lads. I have no interest in what stakes anyone buys. It’s not my game or business. My original comment was made on my experience testing poles.
In ways and I hope people can see my sentiment; that my experience is not really relevant to stakes or poles sold now, from any provider.
What’s important is that a pole or stake is selected, preferably with tight grains, dried pressure treated and vacuum treated; using heat in the process; along with quality tests. Time will certainly prove who’s producing good stuff. And I’m in a situation where I might have to eat my words.
Cut any stake and pole and this is where you will quickly sort the wheat from the chaff.
What I said previous is water under the bridge. I could dig in and say my comments are valid, but they are as relevant as discussing a ship that has sailed.
I mentioned names and maybe I shouldn’t. It has little bearing.
What I can say is this; if you look at stakes being offered today; and cut them; it makes my initial statement as not really relevant.
This is why I removed my comments. Because it was not relevant.
If anyone wants to bother; I would be happy to bring my equipment and test poles or stakes. Not for any individual but for a group. Time would have to suit me, but I’d do it free of charge.
I’m not saying this would have any real relevance but it would be interesting if the forum wanted to approach this topic with more than hear say.