On 10/07/2012 19:02, Nospam wrote:
I've got a batch of tree trimming to do soon; some of the branches are
fairly substantial and high but my days of dangling in a tree with a
chainsaw are gone.
A couple of questions for anyone "in the know":

Are rope saws any good? They only seem to have teeth on one side so how
do they stay with the teeth against the branch?

Are there any good deals on electric pruners on extendable poles?

Are there any other toys I should consider?

How do you feel about dangling in a tree with a bow saw?
I've got a 21" Bahco bowsaw. When fitted with a brand-new "green wood"
blade, it will cut through wood with surprisingly little effort, and
it's probably safer than a chainsaw.