jomoco
Tree Freak
Some homeowner just asked about the dangers and risks involved in climbing with polesaws?
My answer being yes, it's very dangerous to mix the two, if the blades unsheathed when not in use.
While it's undeniable polesaws have their place in this industry, there's always room for improvement.
Particularly true for polesaws, which have been bounced off many a limb, and done lots of damage on the way down.
Personally I've been disdainful of climber's dependent on polesaws my whole career, considering them an excuse for an inability to use a rope properly, get out to the ends and make precise clean cuts with a handsaw.
That said I've known quite a few climbers who use them to devastatingly good affect, both for pruning, and removal purposes.
What I'd like to see happen up top's a quickly interchangeable blade coupling system, allowing one blade to be used on either handsaw or polesaw, but most importantly, remain safely locked inside a sheath, be it leg or harness, when not being actively used.
Thoughts n opinions lads?
Jomoco
My answer being yes, it's very dangerous to mix the two, if the blades unsheathed when not in use.
While it's undeniable polesaws have their place in this industry, there's always room for improvement.
Particularly true for polesaws, which have been bounced off many a limb, and done lots of damage on the way down.
Personally I've been disdainful of climber's dependent on polesaws my whole career, considering them an excuse for an inability to use a rope properly, get out to the ends and make precise clean cuts with a handsaw.
That said I've known quite a few climbers who use them to devastatingly good affect, both for pruning, and removal purposes.
What I'd like to see happen up top's a quickly interchangeable blade coupling system, allowing one blade to be used on either handsaw or polesaw, but most importantly, remain safely locked inside a sheath, be it leg or harness, when not being actively used.
Thoughts n opinions lads?
Jomoco