B E PRESSURE 85.206.424L Telescoping Wand, 4-Stage, 24' Length, 4000 psi, 200 Degree F, 8.0 GPM, Black/Yellow

I will begin by stating I am 6’2”, 220, and 59 years old. I used a 4,000 psi Simpson pressure washer I have to say that this is a workout, but I was able to fully extend this and had no problem getting the job done. The best advice someone gave was to by the gadget called the “Gas Vice” on Amazon (10 bucks well spent). It’s a little c clamp that attaches to the trigger and holds it in place so you can get more leverage by not using the trigger. I was then able to lift this to shoulder height and used a 15 tip on the lance. It worked great but was a workout for sure. This wand is extremely well made and came very well packaged. I’m so impressed at the quality. Do not believe the one-star reviews. If you are a manly man you will for sure be able to use this. If you are not, then you should not be using it anyway, so hire someone and pay 3-4 times the cost. Just settle in, take your time, take breaks, and you’ll have no problem. Before using fully extended, get to know it a bit and learn how it behaves. I can only think how much better this would have been if I were 30 years old again. But, proud to say my almost 60 years old old body prevailed.

Excellent for cleaning gutters and washing high walls wile keeping my feet on the ground. No problems and the harness works fine to eliminate stress and provide stabilize of the wand under high pressure discharge.

I am Joe Average, or worse, when it comes to the home handyman schtick. For cleaning second story gutters with this wand I tried a wand harness and it was a waste of money. I also used a gutter extension, also made by B E, which is essential. Anyway, I gave it a go without the harness, and found that there is a trick. The trick is this: vertical is your friend. Hold the wand as far toward the center as the handles allow, and use the middle of your right thigh as the fulcrum point, knees bent. Figure out a clear lifting path with some margin for error, and make the first move to 45 degrees quickly by imagining you just hooked a marlin and want to set the hook. Your momentum from the quick move allows you to continue to vertical. Shockingly, when it's vertical it feels pretty lightweight and relatively easy to maneuver. Now walk it over to the gutter and put the wand in a place where you are going to have some support. Once some of the weight is supported, you can take a few steps back and sideways to get your angle of attack. It's a bit frustrating that you have to guess how bad the clogs are, and how well you're doing getting rid of them. Once the water starts flowing consistently clear from the downspout, you've probably got the job done reasonably well.When you're done, walk toward the gutter and directly underneath the nozzle. Think about your path down. Find the way that's unobstructed, has margin for error, and preferably is soft enough that you don't have to risk damage to the wand or its attachments. Lift upwards and get the wand vertical. Walk the wand over (while vertical) to the point you've decided will be best for landing. Take it down a bit slowly. The last 15 degrees down are the hardest to control.I splurged and bought an Uberflex 50 foot non-kinking hose for my pressure washer (not cheap, $50), and that made the job go easier, with greater maneuverability.This seems like a decent product. I hope it's durable. I plan to do some windows next.

Allows me to reach higher on my house

I needed to pressure wash the back of my house. It's over two stories, so I needed something that provided reach. I considered renting a 30 foot ladder, but decided to give this a try instead. It is well packaged and appears well made. It served my purposes, but other remarks about awkward use are on point. Here are my impressions.First thing, try to keep it relatively upright. The further off vertical you go and/or the more you extend it, the harder it is to handle. (I'm a pretty big guy - 6'2" and over 260# - so when I say it can be a handful, I'm not exaggerating.) Learn to use the force of the jet to help balance everything and things get easier. Do not add anything that makes the angle of the jet sharper because it amplifies this problem. (Trust me, I found out the hard way.) The angled tip provided is more than enough.Second, you will not have the accuracy of a hand held wand. The further you extend it, the harder it is to control the tip because of flex in the pole. (Anything that increases the angle of the jet amplifies this problem.) Once you get used to the flex, get things balanced, and develop a rhythm or pattern, you will get the job done. Be patient, take your time. As awkward as it is, once you get the hang of it it's still faster and safer than going up and down a ladder you have to move frequently.Third, I don't think a harness is necessary. I braced it against my thigh, hip, and chest to compensate for height between extending and retracting it, and that worked well enough. Frankly, I'm not sure I would want to be attached to it. When it came time to put it down, I was glad I didn't have to unclip it.Bottom line, it is not easy to use (and the longer you extend it, the more awkward it gets), but it gets the job done and is certainly less problematic than moving and working off a ladder at similar heights.One suggestion for the manufacturer/seller: the trigger assembly is ergonomically wrong for this set up. The one used is essentially the same as those on regular wands. But you can't use it like a regular wand because the balancing act needed to operate it places your trigger hand down low to support weight. I think a high mounted trigger (where the foam grip is placed), or a different style trigger down low would make this easier to work with.