just make sure you get the yellow one!!! it is by far better then the others. im not sure of the name but it is a silky, they also have a sweet hook you can get as an extra to be able to hang it. we broke the red silky in 3 days imo they are crap. we have hade the yellow pole for about 7 mons with no probs
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There are 2 yellow ones. The Longboy is 12'. The Hayate is available in 12', 16', or 20'...
I saaw the hook... thanks for the advise on buying it, I was undecided.
on the topic of accessories: is there are pruner that fits on the end of the oval silkys? If not, I though about buying a "standard" pruner and modifying a fitting to make it work.
I saaw the hook... thanks for the advise on buying it, I was undecided.
on the topic of accessories: is there are pruner that fits on the end of the oval silkys? If not, I though about buying a "standard" pruner and modifying a fitting to make it work.
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D Mc
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The three saws with altered blades are the Hayauchi Pole Saw, Silky Longboy Folding Pole Saw and Sugoi 14" Hand Saw. S Mc also uses the Zubat 13" Handsaw but we did not alter the blade on that one as it has no tip edge. Putting a useable pull hook on these blades puts a whole new dimension on their usefulness.
We have heard a lot of complaints about the Longboy being too light weight, but that light weight makes it a fantastic tool for working out a canopy. You just can't handle it like a ham-fisted gorilla.
D and S Mc
it is the 20ft yellow the red was 21ft. imo it is a bad move buying 12-16ft tella poll i think the octagon wood is a way better choice with the shorter lenth and is far better to use aloft. i cant stand the fiberglass sections and i only use them near electric. as for the clip i think it will be very hard to cut when fully extended and may bend the pole with little effort.
D Mc
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These are my unauthorized "mods". I find hooks much more useful and less hazardous than the sharpened tips.
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Mitchell
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leave an edge
I like the mods D Mc, could you not grind with a sharp edge as well. Having said that I don't think I have ever used a sharp edge for anything...
I like the mods D Mc, could you not grind with a sharp edge as well. Having said that I don't think I have ever used a sharp edge for anything...
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i know i'm opening up an old post...but the search didnt help me.....
has anyone tried the new pruner head in the baileys 2009 master catalog?
top of page 57....item number 16339 or 16337 made by Sintung.....how does that 21 feet and such hold up to a good rope tug???
has anyone tried the new pruner head in the baileys 2009 master catalog?
top of page 57....item number 16339 or 16337 made by Sintung.....how does that 21 feet and such hold up to a good rope tug???
TreeTopKid
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I have moved back to old school saws. I owned an ARS 20ft telescopic back in England, and it was a frustrating waste of time it kept slipping. I've spoken about it before. I now have a collection of Jameson, and Fanno poles. I've been tempted by the Silky as everyone raves about it but bad ARS memories won't let me part with the necessary folding.
John Paul Sanborn
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Since the original post is near 2 years old, I will update my opinion (amend 
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My favorite in-tree saw is a 12 foot basswood pole with an ARS nonhook blade; it seems that I tend to bend hooked blades more.
The Hayauchi is great in the tree if you do not have to move around a lot. I find that I worries too much about dropping it and totaling a ~200USD tool to to be dragging it around the canopy and hanging all the time. Also the 18ft is a bit less cumbersome.
On the ground, a sharp 21 ft Hayauchi is the cat's meow. I will often warm up in the morning by starting with the raising work and clearing my entry path with one.
)My favorite in-tree saw is a 12 foot basswood pole with an ARS nonhook blade; it seems that I tend to bend hooked blades more.
The Hayauchi is great in the tree if you do not have to move around a lot. I find that I worries too much about dropping it and totaling a ~200USD tool to to be dragging it around the canopy and hanging all the time. Also the 18ft is a bit less cumbersome.
On the ground, a sharp 21 ft Hayauchi is the cat's meow. I will often warm up in the morning by starting with the raising work and clearing my entry path with one.
Wolfking42084
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JPS is right. The hayauchi is the real deal. I bought mine about 2 years ago and love the thing. It is not as shaky as I figured it would be at 21'. It telescopes down nicely to fit into my bid truck and is the key to getting my entry going. A very sharp blade and you will be very surprised with what you can cut...and fast. Like he said, don't drop it. I bent the bottom section and as you know, straightening aluminum is a pita. Very worth the money to me.
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Love mine. Did bend a section slightly but with some WD-40, slides like a charm. Love how sharp it is and how light it is. Great for reaching out on the end limbs and ends from the ground. Have a Stihl ploe saw too but the Silky is the way to go. 1/3 the price, 1/4 the weight and twice the length.
Timberhauler
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I have the short Silky polesaw and love it.I plan on buying the long one soon
I have the Hayate. I bought one last year - smashed the end (and crimped the sections together) and cut it shorter (my own stupidity, nothing wrong with the pole design). It easily paid for itself so I bought another.
I actually like having the sorter one too (without the head on, it is about 4.5 feet long and extends to about 14 feet). It fits into the cab of the pickup so I always have it with me and it is easier to use in the tree on the rare occassion I want it up there.
I actually like having the sorter one too (without the head on, it is about 4.5 feet long and extends to about 14 feet). It fits into the cab of the pickup so I always have it with me and it is easier to use in the tree on the rare occassion I want it up there.
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I am on my 3rd Hayauchi in a year. I have tore up 2 beyond use already but I have been doing storm damage for a year and that is really rough on the saws. It could be more durable but I believe it is a trade off for it to be as light as it is. For storm damage work with lots of hangers it is invaluable. The buttons do stick on it which is a pain in the arse. I just bought another one last week and the buttons started sticking the first day I used it. Still, it is a very effective saw for storm work and has a very aggressive blade for cutting. I have spent over $600 this year on the saws but have made several thousands with mine.
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yup. :agree2:
