Fiskars Telescoping Pruning Stik #9240 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Great Product

2008-04-21
After it arrived, I went right out and trimmed a few trees. Amazing how easy it was to use and how effective it was.

Tree pruning essential

2008-04-20
I have used this tool for three years in Europe for getting to higher branches. Can't imagine how one can keep trees orderly without this device. The Fiskars name means Fiskars quality. The included saw for thicker branches is as good as the 'special' palm saw I had already bought before Fiskars marketed it in the USA. So, if you live in sub-tropical climes, don't bother to buy anything except this Fiskars tool for looking after palms and other trees... If you live further north, it's an equally essential tool.

Great product, Excellent Customer Service

2008-04-06
I am an ISA Certified Arborist, so I can tell you, as a professional, that this product beats all other similar products out there, hands down. I use mine on the job just about everyday, and it stands up to pretty tough use. It does go through webbing straps every now and then, but restringing new straps is easy, once you get used to it. Customer Support as Fiskars is second to none. They have replaced, at no charge, numerous webbing straps, the extension tube and a cutting head. Rest assured, unless you are a professional out there, you will probably never have to change out anything on your unit. If you ever have to though, I can assure you that Fiskars will be there to help you out, via their toll-free number and quick e-mail response team. I recommend this unit and its smaller brother. Both go into the trees with me, sixty feet and higher, and both give reliable service.

I'll give you your opinion

2008-04-04
I've have made my living as a technician ever since 1977 - 6 years after getting my MS from UW-Milwaukee. As a technician (Cal licensed electrician/locksmith 1982) I'll tell you that this is as good as it gets. It is well designed, light and easy to use. The saw accessory is useless, as the teeth are too coarse to be used safely and effectively. Just toss it.
3 BIG WORDS OF CAUTION THAT REAL MEN NEED TO READ TWICE---
1--do not cut anything that requires more than 120# of pull. 2--when not in use, spray the cutting area with some sort of lubricant--to prevent rust,(3) most importantly, when pulling the cutting sleeve, do not, I repeat do not ever, ever, ever brace the end of the pole against your shoulder (pectorial muscles) when pulling on the sliding sleeve. TJS.

Gotta love it

2008-03-01
A very useful tool. Plenty of adjustabity for length as well as cutter rotation. Allows user to access obscure branches easily. Light weight to reduce fatigue yet strong design, but care should be taken as to not bind or stress plastic cutter head. Awesome saw also; just a couple of strokes for a 1" limb. A must have for the arborist homeowner. Four stars for the same reason that nobody gets a 10 except Jesus.

A real time saver

2008-07-21
This is the best pruning device I have ever owned. The 12 foot reach is great and the piviting cutter makes it easy to handle high branches. With a 12 month growing season here in central Florida a tool like this is an absolute necessity

Fiskars telescoping pruner

2008-07-06
This is clearly the best telescoping pruner that I have ever used. It is sharp, cuts easily through 1.5 inch branches, and lets me get to places that I thought were unreachable. It also comes with a curved saw blade that is simple to attach and detach. Kudos to Fiskars for an outstanding product.

Exceeded my expectations

2008-07-04
My Fiskars telescopic pruner is easy to use and paid for itself the first day I used it! By being able to quickly prune off the seed pods of my parasol trees I won't spend a lot of time next year pulling unwanted seedlings. But it was the saw attachment which amazed me. It is incredibly sharp! I'm sort of afraid of it (ha). I was able to saw through three-inch live oak limbs with true ease. I couldn't believe how quickly it made short work of that incredibly tough wood. It would have cost me a couple hundred dollars to pay someone else to do these jobs for me.

wow!!

2008-07-01
works great, first time every time. real time saver... (sorry 'amazon'got it $10.00 cheaper at 'home depot') really unusual for you guys.

Incredibly Fast Shipping. Good Product.

2008-05-27
Purchased this item at 11 AM. Used free supersaver shipping. Received the next day. Unreal. Apparently these are stocked in local warehouses. I live in a small Ohio city. The tracking number immediately showed a UPS exception. This was a first. The product itself is nice. Well made. Easy to use. Some commented on the shipping carton. It was a long box, with 2 separate box pieces taped together. The UPS man told me it looked like it may be damaged. It was fine. I do agree that there should be a box long enough for the item to fit in. The pole is solid enough that there was very little chance of damage. The box is so odd shaped that nothing else will be piled on top. This will be a useful product. Added: Minor dissapointment. Just saw this in my big box grocery store for $ 69.00-full price. This is a full price store-not a discounter.