Yes, Rod. I am only 5' 6''. I carry an unger handle extension, which is only small but really comes in handy and just sits in one of my pockets. I also carry on my belt a small extension pole for reaching under high canopys etc, which I got from B&Q for £7.
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Login This pole extends to over 2 feet. We 'not so tall' folk need all the help we can get