Exploring with my Lance...
Sounds decidedly kinky - I nearly fell off my seat!
Anyway, the Hoovers seem to have gotten better test results this year from Which? Magazine, than in previous years (Hoover 'The One').
Which? even recommends the Hoover 'Slalom' as a reasonable budget cleaner; though carpet performance could be better.
Are the V-cells and risers really all different sizes? I just presumed that all 12 would be the same shape and size.