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Default Lightweight slotted fence posts: "lite" concrete or PVC?

I'd welcome views from anyone who has used one or other or - even better -
both of the "lightweight" concrete and the uPVC slotted posts. I'm
particularly interested in strength and (so far as possible given they are
new-ish) durability.

The job is a fence for a small garden in a sheltered (city) position. At
least 5 foot panels; and on a slight slope so at least 6 inch gravel. I
have ruled out traditional concrete slotted posts: I am too old/weak for
even the 8 foot ones let alone the 9 foot I'd prefer. So I'm tempted by
either the 8'9" Supreme Concrete Lite posts or the 9' Supalite uPVC posts.
But I've been unable to see either of them or find independent views.
Travis Perkins list the Supreme Concrete but there are none in stock near me
and no info on www.supremeconcrete.co.uk. There are no Supalite stockists
near me and I've not been able to find any in use. While the posts sound a
good idea (with a metal core to the larger ones) I'm more dubious about how
they and the matching gravel boards would stand up to general wear and tear.

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