Hand pole saw choice?

[Plwm]

Hi folks, I'm looking to buy a long pole saw, circa 6m, for occasional personal use in my small wood and would appreciate the opinions of those who've used the various brands / designs.

 

My shortlist is -

 

Stallion 6.3m @ £126

Stein Pole kit 4 + 1.8m pole + 1.2m pole @ £169

Jameson 1.8m base pole + 2x 2.4m sections + head+saw @ £172

(Prices approx)

 

At long lengths is it better to use a sectional pole design rather than the extending type with regards to flex/control/efficiency of cutting? The Stein and Jameson seem very similar products? I know Silky have a great reputation but my budget doesn't stretch to those!

 

Would I be able to fit Silky saws to the above in the future if I wanted to?

 

Thanks in advance...

[MattyF]

I would take the 4.9 m silky for £190 and use steps ! Seriously I would regret using any thing other than the silky , the stein and Jameson do not compare( unless your pulling out hangers) I've owned both, can't comment on the stallion though, it seems value for money....

[silky fox]

What MattyF said👍👍👍

[Steve Bullman]

Any pole at 6m of length is going to be pretty laborious to cut with.

 

One of the companies I work for has a pole set, utility type. Its nice to be able to chuck extra sections on for pulling out hangers, but thats about it.

[TreeswingerPerth]

As already said , save up and get a Silky no messing .

[Plwm]

Thanks for the swift replies guys! I've always had the ethos of paying a bit more than I originally plan to get something that'll be better quality in the end... a quick google and the Hayauchi 4.9m can be got for £175 which puts it in my price bracket... :-)

[Goaty]

I have the stallion 6m. It is effective and the head is supposed to be interchangeable with a silky blade, I've not use a silky. At 6 metres it is a bit like a pole vault pole for flexing, you certainly don't want to be operating these lengths for a long period, I swop and change.

Mine is handy I find for doing branches that are overhanging 2 storey houses at the gutter height. The longer reach are stiffer at shorter lengths as well I believe.

[SDDavid]

Used to usea Silky Hayuachi, until it got nicked. Excellent, as was the Sintung lopper head. Couldn't afford a second one, so bought the Stein set-up. All good, in fact the Stein lopper was perhaps even better, bnut the blade is poor in comparison. It is possible to buy an adaptor though , to allow a silky blade to be attached to the Stein/Jameson poles, (which are identical, by the way) Hope this helps.

[Plwm]

Hi, I've now taken delivery of a Hayauchi and first impressions are very good, even managed to cut down a couple of 6-10" thick dead branches! Thanks for everyone's suggestions...

[7610]

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