Re: [World] Squeegee size / Speed

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In a message dated 6/2/01 9:41:34 PM Central Daylight Time, 
ledgerguy@lisco.com writes:


> Hey, you larger than life squeegee users, how much detailing do you do? I 
> have swung those big squeegees, fanned with a 30 inch in a Ledger handle or 
> a regular handle but always had to spend the time gained detailing the 
> sides of the glass next to the frames. With a traditional 20 or 18 there is 
> virtually no detailing and they fit nicely in the bucket on a belt plus 
> when working inside the shorter squeegees are not obstacles. 
> Another factor is the wrist, elbow and shoulder strength needed to swing 
> the big ones. You young bucks can do it now but an old guy like me is 
> wearing down. When I left the 24" and went back to the 18 or 20, I no 
> longer experienced wrist and elbow pain. I also think hand speed is a 
> factor and I know I can push a 20 a lot faster than I can a 30. Add that to 
> the lack of a need to detail and all things are equal for me and I am 
> without the physical discomfort. 
>     I have several jobs that have huge windows that the 30 inch really 
> comes in handy but all the work is done with a pole.
>     Jerry Rigdon Burlington IA


i used to feel the same way jerry. i would try them for a while and go back 
to the shorter blades. then i began to notice that i was less tired after a 
day of pulling the big boys, less strokes and moment. i started using them 
more and more and found myself doing less and less detailing. i find it best 
for me to use the big blades for a few weeks and then return to the shorter 
blades for a few weeks. this rotation of repetitive motion seems to be easier 
on the joints and body. i like to use all the window cleaning tools available 
to us. the ledger, backflip, wagtails, bucket- in a bottle, 
waterfed-poles/purewater, etc. they are all good products and have a place in 
my arsenal of tools. the only tool i have not been able to master is the pro 
curve. just could not make it happen like the two guys in the video could. at 
age 51 i have topped out on speed. im as fast as im going to get.now the game 
is maintaining the speed with the greatest of ease. 

marcus mckee
new orleans
gankee@aol.com