We also managed to fit in on the last morning a quick pole saw course. I was asked if I'd like to do it and of course said yes. I didn't learn anything but it is another qualification that I haven't got. We were using the Stihl HT131, exactly the same pole saw I own.
One thing I hadn't seen before was the back brace/harness for use with these pole saws. They are awesome and I've already ordered one. Even at the full 3.8m extension the load it takes off of your arms is unbelievable. Anybody who has used one of these saws for any length of time will know exactly what I mean. They are hard work no matter how tough you think you are...
Matt, that brace/harness looks good, lugging around a pole saw gets tiring, I might look at getting one of those