Doing some tree trimming

[ArlyA]

We have two Honda trimmers with the handle bar style grips. We work from a UTV, and found they were to difficult to transport them in the back of it. Having said that, we also found the we didn't miss handle bar grips, when we switched to the Echo style ones. Do note, Echo offers some handle bar grips as well.

For sale; two Honda trimmers.

 

[ArlyA]

Maybe I should add that I clear trails for my job. On this blog is photos of that happening. Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Fall Trail Improvement News

 

[JRobyn]

If I intend to use a string trimmer for anything more than a few minutes, I swear by one of these - Amazon.com : HIPA 4119 71 91 String Trimmer Full Harness for STIHL FS, KM Series String Trimmer : Garden & Outdoor

Your back will thank you.

You can spend $85 for the same thing with a Husky label, but these work terrific IMHO.

I haven't tried using it with the pole saw yet. Might have to adjust it some for that.

 

[two_bit_score]

^^^^those are good!

 

[Gem99ultra]

If I intend to use a string trimmer for anything more than a few minutes, I swear by one of these - Amazon.com : HIPA 4119 71� 9��1 String Trimmer Full Harness for STIHL FS, KM Series String Trimmer : Garden & Outdoor

Your back will thank you.

You can spend $85 for the same thing with a Husky label, but these work terrific IMHO.

I haven't tried using it with the pole saw yet. Might have to adjust it some for that.

I bought one based on a previous recommendation. My experience wasn't quite as good as yours. After trying to get into it, then get it adjusted I discovered that it did not come with a hook for the tool connection. I finally got a connection jerry-rigged up using a hose clamp. Then upon trying work with it as intended, I found that the harness was too restrictive for full motion with my trimmer.

Obviously, its a well worth item for those that can and will use it. You see most professional lawn care workers using it. But for me, well - its just a $13 orange thing hanging in the storage building.

 

[Wagtail]

^^^^those are good!

Agree! That's the chest harness that came with my Stihl and it's great!

 

[ericm979]

I splurged for the top of the line genuine Stihl harness for the FS250 I bought- my wife was complaining about the strap on the old 130. And it came with a standard full harness as well, which I use. It's SO MUCH better than the strap.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Any pics of the setup eric

 

[oosik]

I have a Stihl FS350. I finally used the OEM harness and my back pains all went away. Now if I go at a reasonable speed and a smooth swing - I can get thru all the trimming in a couple hours.

This thread reminded me that I haven't done my annual tree/branch trimming down my driveway. Driveway is a mile long, gravel and lined on both sides with Ponderosa pines. If I don't eliminate the small pines and big branches - our heavy snows cause them to lean into the driveway. As I plow snow these heavily laden trees/branches will dump on me as I try to "glide" under. This really causes a rude awakening - if the cold hasn't already done that.

 

[ultrarunner]

A good harness makes getting the job done much better for me.

My problem is a lot is in mountain goat territory... about an acre and I keep slipping.... nothing like that happened 30 years ago and the steep angle takes a toll on my joints...

Every year I say I am going to fence and bring in goats to meet the fire code which will only get worse after the most recent California fires...

The biggest fire ever here was started in a Homeless Encampment... just like one of the So Cal fires burning now...

Defensible space goes a long way as long as the winds don't kick up.

Speaking of cold... this is the first time in a long time the horse waters have frozen at night... SF Bay Area... coming to work it is one comment after another about the cold... but I find it fresh and invigorating... to be outside working... especially at the Tree Farm.