Hello, I just had a FISKAR delivered today 10/2023 and I was able to prune a tree in about 30 minutes. It was a tree that had a bunch of branches about 15 feet high touching the house, hence a highway for rats. No more ! The blades are super sharp and easy to manipulate.
My favorite pruner so far by far, nice review! Might also be worth mentioning, about how high you can reach with it - you can also pull the orange ball at the very end if you're holding it so high that you can't reach the orange handle. Less ergonomic but sure comes in handy sometimes!
This is the best tool I've ever owned!!!!! Amazingly light/strong/functional/sharp.Make sure to get this model, all aluminum expanding pole. The 1st day I owned them I saved myself $5,000 in tree surgery!
We've been using the non-extendable version of those for the last 15 years. Every climber has their own on the truck. Amazing for for big and small trees alike.
Great tool. Thanks for getting the word out. I view it as my "deal" using it for pro work, buy three at a time, and would not bother to use the replacement guarantee I've heard is available on them. They do last surprisingly long with sane use, years.
I too have been skeptical of the "home owner grade" pole pruners after moving up to Marvin/Jameson commercial grade pole pruners. This Fiskars Power Stroke pole pruner, however, is the Bomb. Everything you have said about it is spot on. This lightweight, well designed pruner can reach remarkedly high up into the canopy, especially when combined with a step ladder or tripod/orchard ladder. Thanks Dan for the recommendation!
Been using the Fiskars for some years and I now switched to the Tiger helium - much better. More solid while being lighter and I especially love the smaller one for climbers which can be extended!
Man I wish I’d seen this video before Father’s Day! Might even buy a second one if the first works out. Live on a farm and this seems great to trim up around fences and pastures/hay fields
From UK but live in Aus I came across these pruners on farm property 8 yrs ago I was blown away great product. Top notch 🎉. I miss looking at uk tress in full leaf 🌿. Working tree industry winter ❄️ tough uk
Absolutely my favorite pruner! Using them close to 15 years, have been through about three in that time frame. The articulated head makes for far superior proper cuts as you can get the angles right. Have wished they would make a bit stouter version though as they always feel cheapish. Always amased at the durability despite the feel though.
Have one for ~1.5 year. I'm happy with it in a non commercial use. You can also buy a clip on saw, it's very sharp, the mount is quite sturdy and it's easy mounted and removed.
They are great for light work, but the head lock wears out pretty quickly from my experience. Also replacing the string/chain system is like performing surgery! Testing a few others for comparison at the moment on our landscaping company.
You can tighten the nut on the orang lock for the head. There is also a spring washer under the orange part that breaks. Not sure where to source it so I'm keeping old damaged pruners for parts.
I bought a fiskars pole pruner from Lowe's. Don't remember which model but it immediately went back after opening the package. Ponied up and bought the Marvin/notch fiberglass poles/heads.
Been using those for years now, they are great. When it breaks, contact Fisher and you get a new one under warranty! Very plastic heavy and sorta fragile, hopefully they come out with a professional line at some point.
I have been using Gardena pole pruners. Especially the shorter non-extendible version is extremely light and useful for pruning from within the canopy. I have yet to compare if the extendible version is heavier than Fiskars.
I’ve been using one of these for a couple of years. It doesn’t come out often, but when it’s needed it is a game changer! Definitely the best pole lopper I’ve come across.
Can also pull from the bottom for a little bit more reach! I've got a few non telescopic ones and had 1 telescoping one but broke it unfortunately and haven't been able to find them anymore.
Loving the stringless business always get driven mad unwinding the rope especially up the top of the biggest a frame waiting for the thing to cut then you falling off or the pruning head popping off if like me your boss won't get a new one don't know how many cable ties and other heath Robinson ideas its had none working more than a hour lol
I had one and love it! But I had a nasty accident with it while descending from a tree and the paramedics had to cut it in half to transport me to the hospital and take it out of my ass lol. Super sharp and light! Excellent tool!
Have the same pruner and I love it! Have cut some thickesh branches with it and always surprised how it cuts through them. Having that extra long reach comes in useful for pruning small trees.
Hello, I just had a FISKAR delivered today 10/2023 and I was able to prune a tree in about 30 minutes. It was a tree that had a bunch of branches about 15 feet high touching the house, hence a highway for rats. No more ! The blades are super sharp and easy to manipulate.
I love those pruners! You cannot beat having a variable angle head AND no string!
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My favorite pruner so far by far, nice review!
Might also be worth mentioning, about how high you can reach with it - you can also pull the orange ball at the very end if you're holding it so high that you can't reach the orange handle. Less ergonomic but sure comes in handy sometimes!
This is the best tool I've ever owned!!!!! Amazingly light/strong/functional/sharp.Make sure to get this model, all aluminum expanding pole. The 1st day I owned them I saved myself $5,000 in tree surgery!
I too have been using this tool for years. It’s also a favorite of mine where it can be used.
It’s so good 🤙
We've been using the non-extendable version of those for the last 15 years. Every climber has their own on the truck. Amazing for for big and small trees alike.
Awesome 👍
its my go to! the ones with string drive me absolutely mental
Great tool. Thanks for getting the word out. I view it as my "deal" using it for pro work, buy three at a time, and would not bother to use the replacement guarantee I've heard is available on them. They do last surprisingly long with sane use, years.
Didn’t even look into any kind of guarantee but probably should now you mention it
I too have been skeptical of the "home owner grade" pole pruners after moving up to Marvin/Jameson commercial grade pole pruners. This Fiskars Power Stroke pole pruner, however, is the Bomb. Everything you have said about it is spot on. This lightweight, well designed pruner can reach remarkedly high up into the canopy, especially when combined with a step ladder or tripod/orchard ladder. Thanks Dan for the recommendation!
Been using the Fiskars for some years and I now switched to the Tiger helium - much better. More solid while being lighter and I especially love the smaller one for climbers which can be extended!
We’ll have to look into those Tiger Helium pruners
Where do you find those?
Is there a company that will ship those to the USA? Every source I see is German
Ooo, now you've gotten me wanting one.
You should get one
Man I wish I’d seen this video before Father’s Day! Might even buy a second one if the first works out. Live on a farm and this seems great to trim up around fences and pastures/hay fields
Definitely give it a go 👍
From UK but live in Aus I came across these pruners on farm property 8 yrs ago I was blown away great product. Top notch 🎉. I miss looking at uk tress in full leaf 🌿. Working tree industry winter ❄️ tough uk
These pruners are awesome
Absolutely my favorite pruner! Using them close to 15 years, have been through about three in that time frame.
The articulated head makes for far superior proper cuts as you can get the angles right. Have wished they would make a bit stouter version though as they always feel cheapish. Always amased at the durability despite the feel though.
I have one of these for trimming tree branches on a heritage railway.
Have one for ~1.5 year. I'm happy with it in a non commercial use. You can also buy a clip on saw, it's very sharp, the mount is quite sturdy and it's easy mounted and removed.
Yes, it comes with the saw but we don’t really like that add on, so we don’t use it
Affectionately called the "super stick". Essential tool
Thanks, just brought the shorter version for using it in the tree (MRS) .
I already shared this video with my Boss 😂 thanks for sharing!
Awesome, they honest are a fantastic tool
I definitely am going to get one. I do a lot of pruning I'm anxious to try it thanks for the video
You won’t regret getting one of these
Great review, seems like a great way to save your shoulders. Every bit helps. 👊🏻🧡🇨🇦
Definitely save the shoulder with these
I have this pull pruner and it is amazing. If you're thinking about getting one, get it, you can find them at home, depot.
They are great for light work, but the head lock wears out pretty quickly from my experience.
Also replacing the string/chain system is like performing surgery!
Testing a few others for comparison at the moment on our landscaping company.
Good to know, I wonder if there is a way to slow down the wear on the head?
You can tighten the nut on the orang lock for the head. There is also a spring washer under the orange part that breaks. Not sure where to source it so I'm keeping old damaged pruners for parts.
@@tazou19 I'm not sure Fiskars do the old locking mechanism any more. It may actually have been better than their new one!
I bought a fiskars pole pruner from Lowe's. Don't remember which model but it immediately went back after opening the package. Ponied up and bought the Marvin/notch fiberglass poles/heads.
Been using those for years now, they are great. When it breaks, contact Fisher and you get a new one under warranty!
Very plastic heavy and sorta fragile, hopefully they come out with a professional line at some point.
That’s amazing knowledge to have, thank you
I have been using Gardena pole pruners. Especially the shorter non-extendible version is extremely light and useful for pruning from within the canopy. I have yet to compare if the extendible version is heavier than Fiskars.
I’ve been using one of these for a couple of years. It doesn’t come out often, but when it’s needed it is a game changer! Definitely the best pole lopper I’ve come across.
No more string, and getting the cut you want, not settling for what you can get :)
Yeah man, they are awesome
Can also pull from the bottom for a little bit more reach! I've got a few non telescopic ones and had 1 telescoping one but broke it unfortunately and haven't been able to find them anymore.
Loving the stringless business always get driven mad unwinding the rope especially up the top of the biggest a frame waiting for the thing to cut then you falling off or the pruning head popping off if like me your boss won't get a new one don't know how many cable ties and other heath Robinson ideas its had none working more than a hour lol
Haha, you paint a perfect picture
used them for 15 years
You got onto them early , lucky you 🤙
Now I'll have to get one. I have a cheaper saw/pruner with wooden poles, and it sucks so much lol.
😂
Yeah - I used it for about a year and head fell to pieces… Still have it if anyone wants spare parts 😅
I have used these alot. Great for ornamental trees but the lock for the swivel head wears out pretty fast and then it becomes annoying
Good to know about the swivel head.
Thank you
You're welcome 👍
This thing works GREAT for Live Oaks..
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Dammit Dan, I just bought a Marvin two days ago. I'll still buy one, they are cheap, like $45. Can you mount a blade on it for sawing?
Get one of these anyway, you won’t regret it
Thanks. How about a preference on a manual pole saw?
Personally hate the saw blade on a pole if that is what you mean
@@ClimbingArborist Yes that's what I meant. I haven't much experience with them. Thanks for responding.
You have 2 extras? Can I have one? :P
Have any time on the ars long reach pruner? Was going to purchase one but this might be easier to find
Not sure about that one
@@ClimbingArborist id check it out! Looks great for hedges
I had one and love it! But I had a nasty accident with it while descending from a tree and the paramedics had to cut it in half to transport me to the hospital and take it out of my ass lol. Super sharp and light! Excellent tool!
ohhh dan if u like the fiskars, try to get a Helium pole pruner, is lighter than the fiskars and last much more.
Not heard of the Helium but reading through the comments a few people have mentioned it
Omg, we have one of these and they’re awesome. We call it the w@nk stick.
That makes sense 😂
Ah yes the chokenstroke! 😆
all talk no action
Urrgh. The new version of this pruner is terrible. Always gets jammed
Imagine calling yourself a trimmer using that😂
They are really good for fast light work and give a very clean cut.
They are used by anyone doing good quality work with small trees.
Well, first of all, nobody calls themselves a trimmer..
Had one for 2 years. Agree, it is excellent. Good call.
Awesome piece of kit
Have the same pruner and I love it! Have cut some thickesh branches with it and always surprised how it cuts through them.
Having that extra long reach comes in useful for pruning small trees.