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Challenger or Vento?

September 4 2007 at 2:48 PM
KLev 

Going to be jumping into the OP scene

as I am soooo tired of TM breakdowns

So which is 'better' a vento or challenger

mainly residential cleaning.

Either one more heavy duty?

also what else will I need to purchase that is not included?

Pad driver, more pads, etc

thx



    
This message has been edited by KLev on Sep 4, 2007 4:08 PM
This message has been edited by KLev on Sep 4, 2007 2:49 PM


 
 
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Phil R

Re: Challenger or Vento?

September 4 2007, 5:36 PM 

I own a Vento and love it. But I have never used the challenger. I almost went w/a challenger but decided on the vento.


 
 
Joe Gilstrap

Re: Challenger or Vento?

September 4 2007, 7:49 PM 

Don't know nuttin bout no Vento, but my Challenger is smoooooth.

 
 
Rambo

Re: Challenger or Vento?

September 4 2007, 7:56 PM 

Challenger is American made.

 
 
Phil R

Re: Challenger or Vento?

September 4 2007, 8:56 PM 

Where is Vento made?

 
 
KLev

....Rick Gelinas....

September 4 2007, 8:59 PM 

Hey can you give me a day and time that I can call you for your expertise. I have some questions about OP in general as well as the Steamin Demon....both of which I will be getting from you within the next week or so

Thanks
Ken


    
This message has been edited by KLev on Sep 4, 2007 9:02 PM
This message has been edited by KLev on Sep 4, 2007 9:00 PM


 
 
KLev

....Ray Moody....

September 4 2007, 9:02 PM 

Same with you, please...

Can you give me a day and time that I can call you for your expertise. I'd like to chat about the Steamin Demon, if at all possible...besides, been a while since we've spoken...prolly since your procyon days, lol.

Thanks
Ken

 
 
Alex

Vento Results

September 4 2007, 10:14 PM 

HERE are some results of a quick-clean with the Magnificent VENTO.




















THIN TU-WAY BONNET AND PUNCH!!!

Thanks
Your Servant Alex

A sign of the times!


    
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Alex

Re: Vento Results

September 4 2007, 10:37 PM 

I started out with cott-bon, just one. Then i went back over it with tu-way (no Glider) and got even more amazing results. i Know it seem it should be the other way around but this is the order it was done. There was a runner there





SIDE VEIW........











THATS ALL FOLKS !!!



Thanks
Your Servant Alex

A sign of the times!


    
This message has been edited by theservant on Sep 4, 2007 10:39 PM


 
 

Rick Gelinas

Re: Vento Results

September 4 2007, 10:48 PM 

Nice pictures there Alex.

Ray, The Vento is a US machine. Designed in the US and assembled here too. The cast aluminum deck is forged in Argentina (the only place on the planet I know of that does sand casting). And then the whole thing gets put together in America. The name Vento was inspired from the Italian word for wind = VENTO --- because its styling looks European, and its smooth handling feels like it's flying on the wind. You'll think you're driving a Ferrari

Ken, I am out of the office most mornings - I do some volunteer work, and I tend to service calls in the AM. However, I can be reached most any afternoon. Just call the office and ask to speak with me. I'll look forward to speaking with you soon!








Rick Gelinas
rick@excellent-supply.com


    
This message has been edited by cimex on Sep 4, 2007 11:13 PM


 
 
Steve

picture

September 5 2007, 12:00 AM 

I have seen alot of pictures on many boards, and i have allways noticed that the after picture is some much brighter. flash or curtians are opened etc.  Can anyone explain the reason for this. 

 

Your friend

Steve


 
 
Joe Gilstrap

Brighter:

September 5 2007, 7:59 AM 

Releasit just makes everything brighter.

 
 
Anonymous

Re: Brighter:

September 5 2007, 9:27 AM 

Rick we still have foundry's around me that do stone casting still. They do lots of government work and work for the aviation industry.

I also have a friend who owns a pattern shop who makes the molds for same,who sometimes needs sand casting and he goes to a place in NY or CA depending.


 
 
Rambo

Best time....

September 5 2007, 8:36 PM 

Klev, call me direct @404.849.2724 between 11:30 and 1:00, that's when I am the least buzy

 
 
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