I bought this tool about 2 years ago and have used it many, many times. I live in the Ocala Nation Forest and have to constantly deal with vines and tree limbs that need to be cut. I use this thing at its maximum length and am impressed in how well it can cut vines and tree limbs that are over 1 inch in diameter. If this trimmer ever breaks, I'll be buying another one. I'm sure this tool has saved us $ thousands over what a professional tree trimming company would charge.