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10ft is better than 5ft, however I would probably just keep carrying the 5 footer. It fits perfectly in one of the side pouches on the badlands. So far I haven't need anything more than 5ft for just hanging and hunting. If I am going to put up a permanent, I always carry a big pole saw then.

Hopefully they have got a better blade then they did on them last year. I hate the blade on mine. It works, but could be much better in my opinion......
 
I ordered my 10' saw friday actually. looking forward to putting it to use. I'm using the lone wolf sit and climb this year and thought this saw would be perfect for on the go.
 
I have the 5 footer and love it! I rarely need more than that for the hang and hunt type situations, but that 10 could come in handy if needed, but bulky....

Liv, what don't you like about the blade?
mine is incredibly sharp and zips right through some pretty big branches! No complaints from me
:D
 
Ok, so I have never been to actually handle one. Hows the the thickness of the blades? Has anybody broke a blade?
 
My blade only works when I pull not push. It seems to jump right out of the cut when I push which can be frustrating. Its not a bad saw, that was my only complaint. The blade thickness is fine, and I have never bent one yet.

I saw today they have the 10 footers at the Fleet Farm in Mason City for $69.99
 
I used a 5 ft Hooyman all season last year. I really like it and would recommend them. I think imo, that a 10 footer would be too much. All saws are designed to cut on one stroke and clean on the next stroke aren't they?
 
just bought 5ft last weekend and used it to take out some limbs just out of reach for the hand saw. Worked great and easily fits in the pack. Thought about gettin the 10ft but figured the packable 5ft would get the job done.
 
I've been dragging my feet on a Hooeyman purchase simply because I hadn't heard many reviews of them. Haven't heard a bad one yet in the past month. My opinion is that the 5 footer would be more versatile for the reasons LIV explained. The big saw is great, but packability would be irritating IMO.
 
It probably just depends on what you're going to do with it. The 5 footer looks small enough to pack into your daypack and you could take it along every hunt to clear out some last minute shooting lanes. I will probably get a 10 footer because I only need to carry it out when I put up stands, and at that point I need the extra extension to make sure I have all the lanes I need.
 
Blaster said:
I love my 5 footer! I agree the 10ft would be too bulky.
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Carry a couple heavy duty plastic zip ties in your pack. If you need more than 5 ft just find a nice sturdy branch and make a hillbilly saw extension. Works great! :way:
 
Are these things sold in stores or just online? And are the blades replaceable... has anyone had any problems with the blade becoming wobbly?
 
My gerber tree saws cut in both directions? It takes about one pull and one push for a 3/4 inch limb and its cut clean.
 
i take 16 ft on the wheeler, when i set stands . cut in all my shooting lanes then. for a quick set up i would probably go with the 5 ft. don`t want to do to much trimming during hunting season.
 
one thing to keep in mind. I bought mine for last year and used the heck out of it. one day middle of the season, the bolt holding the blade on the saw base was missing and the blade fell out..... i could not locate the bolt and nut... So, I sent an email to the company and without question, they sent me a replacement saw, with extra nut the following day. I was VERY impressed with the customer service.

Now I used mine probably more than the average bear, and the owner/designer was very appreciative of the feedback. he told me that this was a reoccuring problem and one he was addressing. Well this year, the nut and bolt fell out again as I was hanging stands. I was able to recover both parts, put a little lock-tite on it and it wont move.....

that option is there to replace the blade if needed. but that uber-sharp blade probably will last just fine if you dont run it through a big nail or something.

So, make sure that bolt is good and snug with some lock-tite and you will be fine! :way:

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