I hear what you are saying, but that thing will only cost you money in terms of potential injury to yourself, injury to the tree, and looking like a untrained idiot hacking up a tree. No, I am not calling you an idiot.
You should learn how to climb, and get insurance, and do it right if you want to make some money.
Thanks..........
I know how to climb, I do have insurance and I do make money.
Of course you are not calling me an idiot, you don't know me; ignorant I am at times but I usually fix that.
That being said, I'm always looking for new methods and equipment and I keep a very open mind to potential products. Of course that again is why I am participating in the forum, to learn and share information. Yes, of course one should practice and become proficient at anything before you take it to game day.
I tried one of the saws that has bi-directional blades and agree with the limitations as stated by others. (thanks to wudpirat and psuiewalsh for their constructive comments) I thought also that if one leg of the saw is counter balanced with a weighted object one may be able to work the saw from the tree without being under the subject branch.
My verdict...these are very problematic and probably not suitable for what I am looking for.
That being said,
I will continue to look and think about other possible solutions.
There are just those times when some deadwood is out of reach of my pole saw and a customer wants it removed and I don't like to say, "can't reach it".
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