We're your friends, so give us good information, OK? As far as product description goes, be specific, please. It helps to state the make, model & size of blade (or whatever product is being discussed). And, say it in a positive, uplifting way. I find myself dismissing or skimming thru posts that aren't researched well, or have a tone of disapproval.
Most of these retailers sell a dozen or more types of saw blades. The different supply houses sell exactly the same product as each other, much of the time. ARS licenses it's tooth design to a few different blade-makers, who all have their own quality control issues.
So, why say, "so and so's blades are no good"? The supplier has very little control over what the manufacturer puts in the package. Loyalty comes down to customer service, a lot of the time.
Some new models of throwlines kink too easily, accidently get knots that cannot be undone, fray easily & break, or need too much breaking in to stow properly when new. I saw a 300' spool that had no markings on it to identify the manufacturer. Maybe the person who bought it knows it's name, but I wish I knew the brand & model, because then more money wouldn't be wasted on this unsuitable product.
Next years catalogs will not include certain new items from this year's offerings that didn't catch on. Too bad we're the guinea pigs in some of the product development games being played.
