Scalebeard 26 Feet Pole Saws for Tree Trimming Long Handle Manual Branches Pruner Cutter Kits,Extendable Height Tree Pole Pruner Set Gardening Tools for Pruning and Trimming with Storage Bag

worked as intended; for $120, I was able to quickly cut branches that were growing over the cable line that ran from the street. However, I needed some help pulling the rope to use the scissors. The fibreglass pole flexed a lot but was manageable; the pole unscrewed twice and when the section hit the ground it damaged the metal that connected the the two poles together. I fixed it with some light hammering so the poles could be screwed together; a little tape at the connectors would easily prevent it from unscrewing. No regrets buying it; it would have cost a lot more to hire someone to cut down the tree.

Great product, does a good job, does what it was intended for.

Sturdy product. Yes upper body strength is needed for highest extention. Easy to pack up. Sharp cuts!

The blade cuts branches considerably faster than I expected... especially on the branches that I can get the angle on to cut from the top vs the side. The hook at the end does a relatively good job of stopping the blade from dropping off the branch while cutting but doesn't stop it altogether since it can bounce when you're using the full length due to the flex. Some of that can be minimized by getting the rhythm down though and I don't see how that could be circumvented without adding more weight and therefore limiting the length. When it drops off the branch or when the branch snaps, the weight gets considerable if using the full length... especially after cutting many branches with your arms extended over your head all day. I'd certainly prefer that over it being flimsy though. Blade has held up well so far cutting both pine and oak with some branches around 6"+. The hook is also great for snagging and breaking off smaller dead branches or even larger ones if you hook them at the end. I probably took down more branches by snagging than I did actually cutting but definitely need to be careful. Overall, very pleased.

Great for long reaches but does get heavy. If you hook up all the parts, you really need strength to hold it up. It does work well.