Stihl 500i wrap handle

[flawer]

It seems that Stihl EU are not able to sell the 500i wrap handle, and its only available to the US market. 

I am looking to import some from a friend US (the US dealers can't ship direct). Please drop me a direct message if you would be interested in one. 

My first order will be placed early next week so please confirm asap. 

Thanks 

Edited November 25, 2020 by flawer

[Moose McAlpine]

4 hours ago, flawer said:

It seems that Stihl EU are not able to sell the 500i wrap handle, and its only available to the US market. 

Well ain't that some bullshit. Full wraps are awesome.

[spudulike]

That's a German company for you, don't see the fact there is a market for them but wants to stop the silly customers getting what they want!!

[Moose McAlpine]

1 minute ago, spudulike said:

That's a German company for you, don't see the fact there is a market for them but wants to stop the silly customers getting what they want!!

Good thing Husqvarna let me have what i want! ?

 

I'd like a full wrap on my 550 too.. might have to fire up the TIG machine and make one.

[outinthewood]

If you are going to the trouble of ordering one for the 500 make sure you get the air deflector with it. As for the 550 maybe a 560/562 one could be altered a bit although the "wrap" part  mounts into the bottom of the fuel tank so would be a problem on 550. If you remove the grey tank protector on the 560/562 you will see the 3rd mount for the 3/4 wrap. You could perhaps try for a full wrap style as fitted to the 357 ? I look at my 357 full wrap and it's a great bit of work!

[drinksloe]

Wot's the point benefit in wrap handles???

 

Do they not get in the way when putting low gubs in or doing back cut?

 

I think someone told me it was cos in USA there not allowed/meant to use a pushing chain so could always use a pulling chain.

[Mark Bolam]

Said what I was thinking mate.

 

I don’t get what a full wrap does what I couldn’t achieve myself with a bit of effort (which would explain the fat Yank thing), and would certainty hamper fells where every inch counts?

 

I’m waiting to be corrected.

 

Ive used all my saws on pulling and pushing chain upside, inside, offside, outside, downside, BLMside, C19side and Westside over the the years.

 

I’ll be gutted if I’ve missed something that isn’t just a status symbol in the UK.

[KWarb17]

There's nothing like a full wrap handle on a bigger saw when chogging down?

Just a lot easier for handling. I know it's not essential and is possible without of course but then anything to make a chog down at the end of the day easier is welcome ?

Personally keep a saw available for low cuts as you say as well.

Cannot see how it would void a warranty though!

[Stubby]

I have/had 2 saws with full wrap . 385XP ( stolen years ago ) and a 395XP .  I recon I could count on one hand the times i have benefited from them .

[Stihl123]

its personal preference. some pple love them, some pple hate them!!

had one on my old 660 and loved it

i'd snap one up if i can get one for the 500i