Excellent product, best I have ever tried! (Wish I could give even more stars)

Reviews: Fiskars 9240 Telescoping Pruning Stik

Having read the other reviews I was very interested in this Fiskars telescoping model. I too have had poor experiences with the more common style of tree trimmer [hold heavy pole in one hand, pull rope with the other or stop to untangle it again]. Very well designed with a good balance between light weight and rigid construction. The thumblatches on the swiveling head and the pole extension are easy to use and kept things where I wanted. Was pleasantly surprised by how readily the self-adjusting tensioning strap responds as you change the length. This model fits through tight gaps better than any other trimmer I have ever seen, cuts cleanly, and is even pretty handy in helping dislodge the trimmed section if it gets hung up on the way down. Was kind of disappointed when I ran out of branches that "needed" to be trimmed!

I have not used the saw blade yet, but it also looks to be better made and more durable than the previous models I have used [which bend and become dull too easily for my taste].

Now I have a problem... how do I hide this from my neighbor who likes to borrow (and abuse) my tools??? Guess from now on my tree trimming will be very early or very late in the day, LOL!