DJ Delorie wrote:
I have a generic bow saw that's really sharp, and it tears through
green limbs like they're butter. Heck, I've seen two-person saws rip
through trunks almost as fast as a chainsaw, but only because they're
properly maintained and sharpened.

So, sharpen first, and if it still doesn't cut right, *then* think
about a replacement ;-)

I've used both and I've never seen any two person saw cut through a tree as
fast as a chain saw, assuming both were properly sharpened. Not even close.

--

-Mike-