Somewhat connected to my other thread, I've been thinking about getting a log arch. The two contenders are the TimberTuff(imported) from TSC...
Or the Logrite Junior...
I'd prefer the Logrite Buck, but >$1k, it's more than I want to spend at this time. The TimberTuff has slightly higher Chinese specs(can you really rely on them?), and the Logrite name speaks for itself, but it has a slightly smaller capacity, which is what I'm balking at. I'm not concerned about the $230 extra(adding extension handle) for an American product.
It would be useful on the particular job I'm working on, and I think I'll have further use for one instead of carrying/dragging logs everywhere. My immediate logs are too big for either arch, but I could rip them down the middle, and cart them out extra long.
Opinions?
Or the Logrite Junior...

Junior Arch
Junior is the most indispensable back saving tool. Junior can pick up and carry any straight section of log from 4" to 16" in diameter weighing up to 1000 pounds and is able to fully suspend a 16' log by grabbing its midpoint or just beyond. By applying Junior at the midpoint of the log, the...
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I'd prefer the Logrite Buck, but >$1k, it's more than I want to spend at this time. The TimberTuff has slightly higher Chinese specs(can you really rely on them?), and the Logrite name speaks for itself, but it has a slightly smaller capacity, which is what I'm balking at. I'm not concerned about the $230 extra(adding extension handle) for an American product.
It would be useful on the particular job I'm working on, and I think I'll have further use for one instead of carrying/dragging logs everywhere. My immediate logs are too big for either arch, but I could rip them down the middle, and cart them out extra long.
Opinions?