Nick, what is the current status of the item in question?
I’m still using my fiberglass version and love it.
I had an inspector purchase one and he had to send it back, wasn’t locking properly.
Have you found a good supplier and ironed out the kinks?
Each version gets better.
That would be an “alternative fact”. 
My original version works great and is non conductive.
I use it around power lines all the time without worry.
Versions 2 and 3 are conductive and as I mentioned I have direct evidence of quality issues.
I’m not very familiar with the different versions. I know they make them custom for each customer. Email them though and maybe they can help further. Their email is sales@inspectoroutlet.com
Anyone have a link to video of one of these in action? I’m thinking it would be difficult to use one of these to look at a chimney of a 2.5 storey century home, but would like to see if I might be wrong.
I agree, I would like to see a video of this pole in action !