I’ve been a professional arborist for 19 years. I came up as a groundsman and junior climber right in the peak of the 200t hayday. When the 201 came out we were all sadly disappointed. Fast forward 15 years and I can’t safely use any other saw than a 200. I’ve owned a half dozen 200’s and have had them rebuilt countless times. Getting to a point where I can’t keep my old boys together. Then comes the 200 killer, not gonna lie was a little offended when I saw that title being a staunch 200 user. Read up on Ripsaw, liked what I saw decided to take a chance.
THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! I am thoroughly impressed with the sheer torque of this saw. It also can maintain that power through risky spear cuts. Anyone who climbs knows when your saw boggs down at the worst time it can get squirrely real quick. The zip that these saws have truly lives up to the name. Kinda sad to see my ole 200 in the tool box but can’t look back, only forward. Thank you Ripsaw and the team for creating a product that make me more productive and safer. One last thing, THE SOUND. Guys working a mile away will say what in Gods creation is that😂 God bless you all, stay safe and love what you do🙏