Guys, thanks so much. I'll take a look at the ARS's, along with the Silky's and Jameson's.
I know it's more work, but the speed and ease of maneuverability makes manual pole saws a better option for me when trimming marginal limbs. I drove a 104' aerial truck for 15 years, and I can't remember a half a dozen times we took a chainsaw to the roof to ventilate a building during a fire. When it was wet, loud, dark, and my ears were getting toasty, an axe was always my tool of choice. They always start on the first pull, and never need gas. I still like those traits. That's probably the reason I keep a 2 man crosscut saw in the shop also.
Thanks again.
