I'm 70 and had no problems using the VEVOR Manual Pole Saw to trim branches from fir trees in our back yard. I found absolutely no issues with quality of material or workmanship of any of the parts I received. Each section screwed tight and locked in perfectly. Saw blades are good quality (nice that it includes a spare), its thickness leads to some flexing, but coating makes for clean cuts. Pole sections are surprisingly rigid when locked together. Pole flexing increases as additional sections are added. Blade length was sufficient to cut through five-inch-thick branches. Didn't use the branch scissor so I can't review that (yet).