I've got a couple of Stihl MS 250 18" saws. They've been a great experience (vastly better than the Homelite saw I used for years prior).
I'm looking for a bit more power and capability on bigger trees and am considering the MS 362. I'm still debating between the 20" and 25" bar (I know the 20" would balance better with the 362 from a power standpoint; albeit the 25" would provide a much more dramatic change over my current 18" saws; I'm currently leaning towards the 20"...).
What are opinions on the 362 C-Q (quick-brake system) versus the standard 362?
I know the 362 is considered a pro saw and it's presumed that whomever uses it ought to know what they're doing. But I also believe that human beings - regardless of how experienced and expert - are fallible, and I'm not averse to a passive safety system which is engineered and built well and which is largely invisible in operation. I have ABS brakes on my Harley and BMW motorcycles and like it.
I am aware of the recall on the C-Q system earlier in the year. I'm assuming that's all been taken care of with respect to new saws.
Any thoughts welcome...
I'm looking for a bit more power and capability on bigger trees and am considering the MS 362. I'm still debating between the 20" and 25" bar (I know the 20" would balance better with the 362 from a power standpoint; albeit the 25" would provide a much more dramatic change over my current 18" saws; I'm currently leaning towards the 20"...).
What are opinions on the 362 C-Q (quick-brake system) versus the standard 362?
I know the 362 is considered a pro saw and it's presumed that whomever uses it ought to know what they're doing. But I also believe that human beings - regardless of how experienced and expert - are fallible, and I'm not averse to a passive safety system which is engineered and built well and which is largely invisible in operation. I have ABS brakes on my Harley and BMW motorcycles and like it.
I am aware of the recall on the C-Q system earlier in the year. I'm assuming that's all been taken care of with respect to new saws.
Any thoughts welcome...