I used to think like that. It's a good technique when trying to push your limits and expand your skills. But once you begin getting old and tired you simply look for the quickest, easiest way to accomplish the task at hand. If you're already in the tree then climbing out is often faster. But if...
Shaun, I also use the hook attachment with a couple poles to prop up low hanging power or phone lines for my truck access. Even though my truck is only 11'6" high, lots of service drops hang lower than that.
Buy an 8 foot pole. But I can't help you with using it on removals, I always managed to find faster and easier ways to clear obstacles other than wittling off tips with a pole saw.
I also used loop runners quite a bit to hang stuff in the tree where it was convenient but I didn't have to keep...
I have an ARS that I bought at a convention about 9 years ago. The plastic latches broke within 6 months and the replacement blades are $75 each. I keep it at home to use on my personal trees, the Jameson fiberglass connecting poles with the stack of $17 polesaw blades are kept on my work truck.
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