Pole Saws

I like the Hayauchi. Had it for about 8 years. Don't use it everyday but it's nice when needed. It's only 6.9 lbs so not heavy at all for me. I also have Jameson poles with a blade but don't ever get them out.
 
I have a Hayauchi that I have used for 8 or 10 years and a spare because I wouldn't want to be without the 20 foot+/- reach. Have only used the carbon fiber a couple of times and didn't experience an OMG difference. Just wanted to warn people to make sure of grip size. For some, I suspect it will arrive and it will be OMG this is too big. (I only use them for occasional cuts too.)

@Treetopflyer can you describe what happened or what it took to break/crack that top section? I found a yardsale type ski bag for mine to slip into because scuffs etc looked like a weak point to me.
 
Personally, I don't feel that highly-conductive materials like aluminum and carbon fiber offer enough benefits over something like the Jameson B-light fiberglass poles to warrant their increased risk when used in residential work.
 
DSMc said:
Personally, I don't feel that highly-conductive materials like aluminum and carbon fiber offer enough benefits over something like the Jameson B-light fiberglass poles to warrant their increased risk when used in residential work.
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Are the B-lights stiffer/ more rigid than the hollow fiberglass Jameson poles?
I have 4 of the 6’ poles, but honestly even 3 of them is way too floppy and sloppy if actually making pole saw cuts.
I really only keep the 4th one because occasionally I’ll use them to set ropes in stuff that’s too dense or brushy to screw around with throwline.
 
Yeah, Jonny, they are both stiffer and lighter than the yellow poles. Not radically so but enough that I can use 3 poles with either the saw blade or the pruner head if it is needed. Still not fun though.
 
Merle Nelson said:
I have a Hayauchi that I have used for 8 or 10 years and a spare because I wouldn't want to be without the 20 foot+/- reach. Have only used the carbon fiber a couple of times and didn't experience an OMG difference. Just wanted to warn people to make sure of grip size. For some, I suspect it will arrive and it will be OMG this is too big. (I only use them for occasional cuts too.)

@Treetopflyer can you describe what happened or what it took to break/crack that top section? I found a yardsale type ski bag for mine to slip into because scuffs etc looked like a weak point to me.
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I had to ask my foreman again how he cracked it as it was awhile ago and he said the limb he was cutting fell butt heavy as the tips caught another limb hung up , bounced the branch down onto pole as he was trying to get it out of the way and pinched it under another limb... 3 inch or so pin oak limb did the trick .. it's not that bad. Just cant extend out that far anymore..
 
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