Silky Pole Saw

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Hoosierhunting

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I was considering buying a Silky Pole Saw. I've heard some guys rave about them. Given the cost, I checked out the Amazon reviews. The most helpful negative review really has given me pause and I'm considering going the Jameson route he discusses. It's here if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...iewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0014CC4WK#R2ZXE5HVQ8Z1K8
If you're a Silky owner, would like to hear your experience with the telescoping poles durability and how they compare to other pole saws you've tried.

Thanks.
 
Hoosierhunting said:
I was considering buying a Silky Pole Saw. I've heard some guys rave about them. Given the cost, I checked out the Amazon reviews. The most helpful negative review really has given me pause and I'm considering going the Jameson route he discusses. It's here if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...iewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0014CC4WK#R2ZXE5HVQ8Z1K8
If you're a Silky owner, would like to hear your experience with the telescoping poles durability and how they compare to other pole saws you've tried.

Thanks.
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I went the Jameson route. Not real pleased. The fiberglass handles are cumbersome and heavy. I have three sections, no matter how many sections you are using, you need something different. I prefer many of the cheap pruners I had before the Jameson, for the telescoping ability. The Jameson pruner and saw is good, just don't like the handles.
 
I am not a professional tree trimmer but I bought the 21 fter around 2010 and have used it to trim 50-60 stands every year since. Hands down the best tool for hanging stands I own outside of the mandatory climbing belt. I looked at getting poles because the pros prefer them however you aren't going to be Carrying 5 poles 1/2 mile with a stand and steps. I can reach limbs 27 ft in the air and the saw is still functional. It will cut through arm diameter hedge trees with little effort. I haven't torn mine up yet and I am known for breaking everything I own. I love mine.

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Booner21 said:
I am not a professional tree trimmer but I bought the 21 fter around 2010 and have used it to trim 50-60 stands every year since. Hands down the best tool for hanging stands I own outside of the mandatory climbing belt. I looked at getting poles because the pros prefer them however you aren't going to be Carrying 5 poles 1/2 mile with a stand and steps. I can reach limbs 27 ft in the air and the saw is still functional. It will cut through arm diameter hedge trees with little effort. I haven't torn mine up yet and I am known for breaking everything I own. I love mine.

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Booner did you buy the Jameson or the silky?

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The only silky saw I own is a hand saw. While expensive, they are the best I have ever used- bar none. You get what pay for when it comes to pruning saws.
 
swat1018 said:
I went the Jameson route. Not real pleased. The fiberglass handles are cumbersome and heavy. I have three sections, no matter how many sections you are using, you need something different. I prefer many of the cheap pruners I had before the Jameson, for the telescoping ability. The Jameson pruner and saw is good, just don't like the handles.
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Thanks for the feedback Swat.
 
Hoosierhunting said:
I was considering buying a Silky Pole Saw. I've heard some guys rave about them. Given the cost, I checked out the Amazon reviews. The most helpful negative review really has given me pause and I'm considering going the Jameson route he discusses. It's here if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...iewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0014CC4WK#R2ZXE5HVQ8Z1K8
If you're a Silky owner, would like to hear your experience with the telescoping poles durability and how they compare to other pole saws you've tried. Thanks.
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This guy bought the "Hayauchi" model, which was/is not as durable, or nice as the higher end "HAYATE" model. I got a HAYATE two months ago, nothing bad about it except the price. There was a guy on eBay selling it for $312 delivered. If needed parts and blades are readily available. ;)
http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Pole-Saws_2
 
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I have the hayauchi and couldn't imagine asking something else of a pole saw for trimming stands.

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Silky 21 ft extendable pole saw for me. I absolutely love this saw for trimming up trees. Cuts like a razor.
Its pricey, but worth every penny if you're serious about limbing up trees.
 
I trust the recommendations here... My 21' Hayate was delivered today. Very well made... Can't wait to try it, though I may need to start lifting weights first. No surprise, I expected some weight to be sturdy enough to extend to 21'!
 
Amazed at how well it worked! Yes, at 21' it flexes a little, but cuts well! Here it is at 21' and 25 minutes of cutting after I was already tired. Cut a couple 4"-5" limbs at full extended... More to go.
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Seems like i feel it in the first half hour, then muscles get through that wall and I'm able to keep going no problem. I truly believe you will love that saw.
 
The only hiccup I've had with that saw is when i cut a large limb and dont get the saw out of the cutting groove before the limb bends down and the blade pinches in tight. Ive always been able to get it free and continue cutting though.
 
Fish said:
The only hiccup I've had with that saw is when i cut a large limb and dont get the saw out of the cutting groove before the limb bends down and the blade pinches in tight. Ive always been able to get it free and continue cutting though.
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Undercut it first, then make the top cut.
 
Jeff23 said:
Undercut it first, then make the top cut.
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Thanks, jeff. That would do the trick. I probably trimmed 1000 limbs with it last year and that only happened a few times, always managing to get it out. I thought i was going up after it once. :)
 
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