Oh, and the type of trails I clear are horse trails, thus all the chopping above my head. I usually try to do a hundred yards or so at a time. To do all the trails in one go would take four or five solid days, so it's usually an afternoon project if I ever get around to it. Needless to say there is lots of opportunity for chopping experimentation at the same time.
Interesting and unique scenario.....
I would think a pole saw and a well sharpened machete would be the best combo option for those types of trails. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Lopping shears (or anvil shears for hard dead wood) might be a worthy consideration. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I would likely take all 3. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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