I should also add..

Problem with a grappling hook is I'm reluctant to let people go throwing one
down the pit.
There are pumps, cables and walkways down there..
We could be in the situation of trying to retrieve an item off a walkway
where a grappling iron would probably get stuck.. also I'm fearful of it
damaging something - I thought a lightweight telescopic pole with a hook on
t he end would give more control.

may I need to go looking at Fishing poles...

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"simon" wrote in message
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Thanks John.
I had a feeling that maybe I would struggle..

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"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:27:10 +0100, "simon"
wrote:

I'm looking for info on boathooks.. I've no experience of sailing /
boating
at all - hence that's why I'm in here asking.

I'm looking for a really long - ideally telescopic boat hook.
The purpose for which I want it is related to work - At the site where I
work we have a really deep pit for the surface water outfall. In an
attempt
to stop people needing to go into the pit I'd like to be able to reach
into
the pit - using something like a telescopic boat hook - to retrieve any
debris (EG: plastic bags etc.) that blow into it.
The pit is about 10 metres deep

Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based supplier of anything
that
might meet my needs...?

Thanks in anticipation..
Simon.

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I've never seen a boat hook longer than about nine feet when fully
extended. You may be better off with a grapling hook tied to a rope.

If you're looking for a regular one, go he

http://tinyurl.com/pw9xd

John