Best saw for your pack?

[tantrumpipeline]

What's everyone using for saws? I have my ortovox shovel and the handle saw and there's been numerous times I wished I had a better setup? What where and how much? Thanks

 

[hcr ditch banger]

go to northern metallic an buy a folding sthil one work really good . best one out ther

 

[Old-Soul]

go to northern metallic an buy a folding sthil one work really good . best one out ther

How much do these weight? I'm looking for a folding saw for my bag.

 

[hcr ditch banger]

light an don't take up much room very durable Mark at T&T recommended them to.

 

[bathtub28]

X2 on the sthil saw .

 

[Vipertonytro]

X2 Have a few folding ones and the Stihl is the strongest by far

go to northern metallic an buy a folding sthil one work really good . best one out ther

 

[Popik]

I recommend stopping by Vermeer Canada and picking up one of their Arborist saws. They are super light and work for the pros. I also carry around some of the snatch blocks pulleys and carabiners for recovery as they are super light and silly high quality

 

[John Cambell]

I just buy a hand fold saw from Canadian tire. 15 bucks... Usually lasts the year if I saw correct. sharp to.... Got me out of many pickles when the skis are rammed between a tree.

 

[pipes]

X2 on the sthil saw .

X3 on the Stihl Best saw for your buck.

 

[fnDan]

I'm going to try a hand chain saw this year.

 

[Warhawk]

^^^ x2 going to give this a try. small and compact

 

[sledneck_03]

I have a bca saw. Fits in the sleeve with my probe.

http://www.evo.com/avalanche-gear/bca-snow-saw.aspx

 

[sledneck_03]

I just buy a hand fold saw from Canadian tire. 15 bucks... Usually lasts the year if I saw correct. sharp to.... Got me out of many pickles when the skis are rammed between a tree.

They break easy if you need to make a fire to survive.

I also carry a sog brand tomahawk

 

[ferniesnow]

I use a Gerber 24" blade with a saw/machete combination. Rivet the case right to the tunnel. $42 at Wholesale Sports.

The saws in shovel handles are for doing compression tests on snow. The work for branches but the heavy duty trees take their toll. A good quality Stihl folding saw or an arborist saw would be good. The Canadian Tire saws, SOS, or BCA folding saws don't last and won't stand up to heavy use. If one rides the trees everyday, one needs a good saw.

 

[Heimie]

I've got this one, in the medium size:



It has a case which is nice, but I have also replaced the blade already, too. Sharp and cuts pretty good. Did a 6" dead tree no problem.

 

[popeye]

I'm going to try a hand chain saw this year.

Had one of those hand chain saws for years it works good for me plus it is always in my pocket. Mine does not have the handles
just the rope loops on the end. And I also have one like this one.

 

[camaroman72]

Hey just curious as to where to purchase one of those hand held chain saws?

 

[thegeneral]

Stihl is the best out there by far. Sturdy and sharp! and is stihl very compact. I also carry one of the "chain" saws, they work well but I bought it at one of those motorized recreation unfriendly stores. ( before I knew they were unfriendly ) but you might find them here. https://www.google.ca/url?q=http://...EQFjAD&usg=AFQjCNHuVwiL8hX3DTF06w5iO4H-R7c1Uw

 

[MOMMA]

X1000000000000000 on the Stihl Saw for sure. They are strong, cut well.......... I've tested that theory many a time or two lol

 

[camaroman72]

Stihl is the best out there by far. Sturdy and sharp! and is stihl very compact. I also carry one of the "chain" saws, they work well but I bought it at one of those motorized recreation unfriendly stores. ( before I knew they were unfriendly ) but you might find them here. https://www.google.ca/url?q=http://...EQFjAD&usg=AFQjCNHuVwiL8hX3DTF06w5iO4H-R7c1Uw

Thanks but I was hoping for somewhere in Alberta