Sthil light bars
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They are indeed light, but to me they are also easier to bend.
Very true but im mainly just using it to buck fire wood.my falling saw a 066 with 36 inch bar or the 046 with a 32 inch non light sthil bar
thomasinvancouver
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I’m not sure why anyone buys a heavyweight bar.
The Shooters Apprentice
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I think light weight bars are for sissies with too much money.
Can respect that opinion
I bought the same bar with my 462. Haven’t needed the 28 yet so it’s wearing a 20 sugi. Lightweight bars are awesome with the right setup. I’m also running a LW 16” on my ported 261.
Wait until you get up in years...
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I was mainly joking. I can see how they would be nice for long days on the saw, but I personally can't justify the price difference.
My buddy gave me one for working on a saw for him so i didnt pay.
Though "light bars" are not for everyone, they do make a difference when packing in for many miles doing tree cleaning on trails. Every reduction in weight is good especially as I age.
Using light bars so you can run a longer bar, but still have good balance on your saw is worth while, sure they are not as robust as solid ones, but running a well balanced saw for a day compared to one that is not may change your mind.
Kodiak Kid
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If you were cut'n timber on the steep and having to reach out with a 90cc saw spinning a 32" or 36" loop all day every day? I bet you'd justify the price difference real quick come your first pay day!
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I have no doubt! But for me, on flat ground, and being a 6’10” farm kid, I can get the job done with the cheaper bars.If you were cut'n timber on the steep and having to reach out with a 90cc saw spinning a 32" or 36" loop all day every day? I bet you'd justify the price difference real quick come your first pay day!
Kodiak Kid
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LW'ts are great! 
If you can afford it? I'd definitely recommend it. Two down falls though to LW'ts. One.
Definitely more delicate than a standard weight bar and require more pampering. Usually 90% of the time, once bent. There toast. No fixing them. Two.
Tips are much more susceptible to throw back. In turn making them much more dangerous for a novice on a power saw. Just my two cents bud. Hope this info helps in your decision!
Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!
If you can afford it? I'd definitely recommend it. Two down falls though to LW'ts. One. Definitely more delicate than a standard weight bar and require more pampering. Usually 90% of the time, once bent. There toast. No fixing them. Two. Tips are much more susceptible to throw back. In turn making them much more dangerous for a novice on a power saw. Just my two cents bud. Hope this info helps in your decision! Cut safe, stay sharp, and be aware!
Kodiak Kid
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You don't run anything longer than a 24" or 28" either if I remember correctly? (Or do you?) Witch also makes a huge difference. I ran standard weight bars for years on my saws.
I STIHL run them on my saws. I like them both. Standard weight and light weight.
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I actually generally don’t run anything shorter the 24”, and that’s on the 60cc saws. I have 28 and 36” on my main wood saws, with 32-36 being my favorite.You don't run anything longer than a 24" or 28" either if I remember correctly? (Or do you?) Witch also makes a huge difference. I ran standard weight bars for years on my saws.
Kodiak Kid
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Do you have a 90cc? I can't remember?
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Not currently, but I want to get a 394 or 395 husky. I run mostly 372s right now, which is a big saw where I’m at.
If I was 6'10" id be running nothing shorter than 36"
PVhiker
you packing on foot or bike.
Ive bent a few heavy weight bars one I left a big fir in hurry kinda left the saw in it.
Another a tree rolled bucking on a hillside and took the saw with it.
Im lucky to be alive learned alot over the years felling and bucking in Situation I shouldn't be.
Bern a few years since I bent a bar. Ive got a 28 and 32 like them both alot. Want to get light but cant decide on wich length.
32 I like felling 28 all around
Back to bending. A guy isnt more likly to bend a light bar over a heavy if hes cutting safely using common sence. If hes not sure what hes doing both bares will bend equually easy.
PVhiker
you packing on foot or bike.
Ive bent a few heavy weight bars one I left a big fir in hurry kinda left the saw in it.
Another a tree rolled bucking on a hillside and took the saw with it.
Im lucky to be alive learned alot over the years felling and bucking in Situation I shouldn't be.
Bern a few years since I bent a bar. Ive got a 28 and 32 like them both alot. Want to get light but cant decide on wich length.
32 I like felling 28 all around
Back to bending. A guy isnt more likly to bend a light bar over a heavy if hes cutting safely using common sence. If hes not sure what hes doing both bares will bend equually easy.
