Should have bought this thing years ago

Reviews: Fiskars 9240 Telescoping Pruning Stik

Incredible. For years, I've been using an older rope-type Fiskars pruner I got from my Dad as I didn't want to buy a new one, though I've never seen the Pruning Stik before. What used to take me 2 afternoons took me a few hours, and this time I pruned about 2x the amount I did before. That makes it over 4x more efficient than the older pruner set.

Some key benefits, that you've probably already read in the product description:
- Very easy to quickly extend and retract. Actually very fun. Clicks like a good tool should.
- Very long. Longer than my old pruner.
- Even when fully extended, it's light enough that you can still control it.
- Nylon belt embedded in the channel in the handle doesn't tangle up in branches or swing around like the rope.
- Great cutting blade. Very strong.
- Upwards pointing blade makes everything much easier. Rotating head is nice, but I've only used it a few times.

I still use the old pruner, but just the saw attachment for thicker branches. The saw for the Pruning Stik is good and convenient, but you still have to screw and unscrew it on and off. It's easier to just pick up the other saw and put it down again.

Sure it seems expensive compared to the other products, but you'll love using it.