I was talking about a Stihl dealer selling pole pruner loops for a Stihl pole pruner. That's what I paid last year after 6.5% local sales tax (which is also ridiculous). Nebraska has no state gambling revenue (which is also ridiculous). After that, I bought a 25' length.
If it has to be STIHL, you will have to pay what STIHL wants. I have been happy with the Oregon Type 90 chain.
What did that 25' reel cost?
As I recall, it was about $50 delivered (Oregon). I caught it on what I thought was a special sale price. I've made four loops from the reel and have received no complaints. There's still some left.
I thought so too, and try as I may, I cannot find anything that matches it. Closeout specials like that are hard to find, especially with chain that is not common. Let's see now, what was the the original pitch and gauge of the chain used on a Stihl 015 L top handle saw? I'll bet that's almost impossible to find.
They work excellent for cutting from the top down, however, no so great at relieving tension by undercutting. When undercutting, the angle leads to the cutting surface being flat and the saw pushing backward, rather than cutting. Basically it makes the chain into a Cat track, or so I've found.
