They're on the way.
The program was waiting for me in the mailbox today, so I called up and ordered some. Without getting specific, the price is about $50 less than a 390XP.
I don't really like the Elastostart on larger saws - it takes some "snap" out of the pull when drop-starting......... :greenchainsaw:
Ground starting is different, but who really do a lot of that?????
It is a pity that I don't need one.......
Spike, you are freaking killing me and will likely be named as a co-respondent when my wife divorces me.
Shoot me an IM please with the price.
That is one nice looking saw. Those red and blacks really do look great - and that tsumura bar just ads to the good looks:love1:
Now Sawtroll, do any of us really need all the saws we have?
I sure like the looks of that saw, may have to have me one of those one day.
2188vs390vs7900 decisions decisions
Well, the UPS man just brought my 2188's.
Barney34 is driving over later today to get one. Told me that he had to have the first one, even before mine. LOL I'm number two in my own store!
With the exception of two saws in the stable (395xp, and 55 cylinder on a 51) I am a red and black fan. But looking at the specs, this new 2188 isn't really a replacement for the 2094/5. There are already posts suggesting some dealers lost sales to the 395 and 066 from those users that really wanted the full power.
2188 is only about 5% more rated power ver the '86, and probably ported very similarly. I bet most users wouldn't really know the difference. Further, I would wager that the 2186 will slowly dissappear from Tilton's line up as there would be no purpose for both. Charlotte may elect not to offer it at all...the west coast Jonsered line-up seems quite abbreviated.
So, other than the "New!" thing, is there really anything here?
The 2188 is obviously the compliment to the 390, not the 395. And you are right that it won't run with the 2094/2095. The 94/95 was never a big seller either, so there weren't that many sales to be lost to anyone.
The 2188 is listed as a replacement for the 2186 that will soon go away. The Husky 385's are listed on the dealer site as "while supplies last", so that one is going away also. (They are not marked down as of yet)
It is hard to use the word "new' with this saw, since the 390XP has already been out for 2 or 3 years.
I would say a 390xp would be awesome I got to run Joats 390 at the last gtg and that thing was as strong as my ported 395 and didnt feel like it weighed any more than my 7900. Just an awesome saw especially ported.
Fixed! But, the point is most valid, "the 390XP is a great saw and power/weight ratio is as strong as any big saw".
Steve,
Your 395 was awesome, the talk of the GTG.
ole joat
Both the 390 and 395 are impressive. Would have been nice to see a 385 ported
Ain't no shame here, I truly loved running the ported 390 and 395, even if they are a husky. I sold a stock 660 about a year ago because I don't run across much big wood anymore the 32" 044/460 can't cut. I'm getting the 90cc itch again though. If I do decide to get another, it will be a ported 660, 390, or 395.
So, other than the "New!" thing, is there really anything here?
Well, the UPS man just brought my 2188's.
Barney34 is driving over later today to get one. Told me that he had to have the first one, even before mine. LOL I'm number two in my own store!
I should have waited 4 days to get married. I am fighting an uphill battle with the 2188. She has already tried to put the brakes on the idea but we have a few months to win her over.
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