Lightweight Guidebars

[tdadabbo]

I'm looking to purchase a lightweight guide bar, does anyone have any brand preferences for me? Or had any issues with any brands?

 

[catbuster]

Stihl is the market leader right now. A lot of people like their Cannon lightweight SuperBars. Oregon lightweight bars are pretty disappointing, they were the first, but haven’t really updated their design as better ones have come onto the market.

 

[Seachaser]

Tsumara is coming out with a super light. Ive ordered a couple coming hopefully in June. Already have Husky, Stihl, and Sugihara. I really can’t say one is better than the other.

 

[Farmer_Nate]

I have had good service with Sugihara and Total Super.

Kinda pricey though

 

[CaptainMauw]

Not to drag up old threads, but its pertinent.

Anyone had any experience with the Walker bars? https://walkerssawshop.com/chainsaws/bars-and-chains/walkers-saw-shop-lights/

From the little bit of info I can dig up, Sugihara seems to be the OEM, but they utilize the Oregon single rivet sprocket for easier replacement. Curious if any of these had made their way into use yet. Heck does anyone even repair their bars? Only ever roached one tip out of all of mine and its shelf display on an old 070 now.

 

[weimedog]

Not to drag up old threads, but its pertinent.

Anyone had any experience with the Walker bars? https://walkerssawshop.com/chainsaws/bars-and-chains/walkers-saw-shop-lights/

From the little bit of info I can dig up, Sugihara seems to be the OEM, but they utilize the Oregon single rivet sprocket for easier replacement. Curious if any of these had made their way into use yet. Heck does anyone even repair their bars? Only ever roached one tip out of all of mine and its shelf display on an old 070 now.

If understand properly, it's a Chinese knockoff of a Sugihara selling for more than a Sugi. I think the Stihl Light is the best for that kind of money. Sugihara are now also relabeled as Husqvarna light for less than those prices as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2851203864...dm8bp+LdnAbmgCRALvNI03zeKQ==|tkp:BFBM7N6y4IZj

 

[rngrchad]

Oregon reduced weight bars are my favorite. Good luck fiding one.

 

[CaptainMauw]

If understand properly, it's a Chinese knockoff of a Sugihara selling for more than a Sugi.

Interesting. I've seen one or two fallers with them and they said they liked the bar with no complaints. I've got my my Stihl's and im beyond happy with them but have been looking at a Sugi 36". Wasn't sure if it was worth testing the Walker or not.

 

[Woodslasher]

I heard a faller say they were lighter than a Sugi and stiffer than a Stihl Lite, he seemed to like them but I have no experience with them.

 

[woodfarmer]

I hate that after a little use the Stihl bar looks like crap. My Tsumura are still looking good with twice the mileage on them!

 

[Squareground3691]

Tsumura New Premium LT , I like um,