Cavision SGP535R 5-Section Mixed-Fiber Boompole with Removable Top (11.5')

Things I Like: - Great length - Light and easy to maneuver - Material doesn't invite significant handling noise - Allows for an internal coiled cable - Rubber bottom, side-hole allows for resting the pole on ground/foot without cable damage - Feels sturdy; knuckles seem strong Things I Don't Like: - Adding an internal coil can be difficult (top hole/casing is VERY tight and difficult to run the end of XLR through unless you dissemble the cable end) - Collapsed length is slightly longer than other boom poles in this range, doesn't fit all cases well - Knuckles can be sticky, meaning you have to struggle a bit sometimes to extend and collapse (but they do hold strong when set) I've tried a few other poles in this price range (E-Image BC12, Marantz CF11C, cheap Chinese imports from eBay) and the Cavision has so far been the sturdiest and most convenient to use. Overall, as an 11ft boom pole under €200, you can't really go wrong with this. Any of the cons I listed are going to be common in other poles at this price, so its hard to complain about this one.