cityboy
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I have a lot of palm trees on my property and need to get a new extension pole saw.
Would like to get some opinions here on whether I should go with the 6' fiberglass sections, or with one of the aluminum telescoping models.
The fiberglass sections are cheaper, I can get 18' reach for about $135 at Bailey's, vs. $179 for a 21' Barnel aluminum. But the $45 isn't really an issue if the Bernal would work better.
I've heard a few complaints about once the aluminum sections get tweaked a bit they don't retract smoothly anymore. Would that be any concern to a homeowner that's not using it every day anyway? Also, no powerlines in the way, so no concern with electrical conductivity.
thanks for any advice you guys might have.
Would like to get some opinions here on whether I should go with the 6' fiberglass sections, or with one of the aluminum telescoping models.
The fiberglass sections are cheaper, I can get 18' reach for about $135 at Bailey's, vs. $179 for a 21' Barnel aluminum. But the $45 isn't really an issue if the Bernal would work better.
I've heard a few complaints about once the aluminum sections get tweaked a bit they don't retract smoothly anymore. Would that be any concern to a homeowner that's not using it every day anyway? Also, no powerlines in the way, so no concern with electrical conductivity.
thanks for any advice you guys might have.