New mid to small size saw

[begleytree]

Extra cubes and ponies are fine for ground work, but I'd err on the ergonomic/wieght side for suspended/spur work. Remember he was looking for an ariel use saw, not a ground saw. I commonly use my 028s for this kind of work when the 200t's bar starts getting buried too much. Have used 026pros in this capacity in the past. A 260 would handle this fine IMO, that would be my vote (353, 357 or 5100 would probably work too, but have not used 'em). Go pick 'em up, handle 'em and see which you'd care to hang off your saddle for a couple hours. I've used an 084 up in the tree before, doesn't mean it would be the "preferred" blocking saw though.:chainsawguy:

Just my nickle worth of B.S.

my bad, didnt read closely enough.
yeah, for blocking mid size stuff in a tree, the 026 works great. not the most powerful saw, but more powerful than the top handles, and very light.
I block with a 026 myself. its a little lighter and easier than the 5100, imo.
-Ralph

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Just to add to the confusion... get the 346xp. Light, plenty of power for <16" stuff and I've got a nice one in the classifieds, already muffler modded and ready to go. No conflict of interest in my recommendation... no way. :biggrinbounce2:

Ian