Pole saws

[Orchard]

I just hire one as I need it but do many of the members on here own and use them regularly? Could you be without one?

[Orchard]

I mean like a stihl ht not a manual one

[silky fox]

Good morning Orchard..you still awake? Power pruners are often a part of a tree teams kit...especially good for crown lifts or tipping back of smaller trees or where a lot of trees are growing in a row. The cutter can walk along quickly trimming one by one with a team mate following him chipping up.certainly not a replacement for a climber they can be very useful. To ease the weight of them you could attatch them to an easy lift harness and save your arms, back and shoulders...they are great (when reachable) for cutting tips away from street furniture etc...if you can afford one...get one! See you when you come to Durham Orchard:)

[Orchard]

Yer still awake, always awake! They do seem handy. I find it pretty hard to control them though. My quality of cut drops the higher i cut with them. It's something that I can imagine could pay for itself easily in a few jobs if used correctly. Another thing to add to the wish list!!!

I'll be through soon silky :-))

[silky fox]

I would seriously look into the "easy lift" it takes away the effect of gravity! Until then, for higher stuff get your harness on, get a solid work position and practice some good ol' tree surgery.

[Mountain man]

I'd never be without one, no fun to use, but will save time and make money. Good for hedge cutting as well.

I've got the stihl ht something or other. Don't really rate it. The power unit is pants.

[Orchard]

I would seriously look into the "easy lift" it takes away the effect of gravity! Until then, for higher stuff get your harness on, get a solid work position and practice some good ol' tree surgery.

 

My preferred option to be honest.

[oldwoodcutter]

Gypsy sticks definately have their place,can save a lot of faffing about.