Favorite semi skip chain

[STOVE]

Thinking about grabbing a 28” bar for my ms390, it’s got all the mods and some port work.

It’s for no real reason outside of not bending over a bunch. A 28 semi skip would have the same cutter count as my current 20” 72dl

What’s everyone’s favorite semi skip ? Should I go full skip?

 

[Woodtroll]

Thinking about grabbing a 28” bar for my ms390, it’s got all the mods and some port work.

It’s for no real reason outside of not bending over a bunch. A 28 semi skip would have the same cutter count as my current 20” 72dl

What’s everyone’s favorite semi skip ? Should I go full skip?

If it's only for reach, and you're not planning on burying the whole bar, would you really need skip chain? (I'm sorry, I know that doesn't directly answer your question.)

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Ms390 would definitely prefer the full skip. And I'd recommend Dukes brand chain in a cheap 3 pack.
The dealer is a member on this forum and I believe a sponsor. I've used plenty of his chain.
Traverse creek saw shop at the top of this page.

 

[STOVE]

Ms390 would definitely prefer the full skip. And I'd recommend Dukes brand chain in a cheap 3 pack.
The dealer is a member on this forum and I believe a sponsor. I've used plenty of his chain.
Traverse creek saw shop at the top of this page.

I use his chain exclusively as is, I just wasn’t sure I wanted 3 chains for a 28”

 

[Cat 525]

Mike Gott also a member on here has some semi-skip Oregon. Runs smooth and he can spin one up for ya.

 

[MG2186]

Does anyone make semi skip besides Oregon? I have .050 and .063 on hand.

 

[hacskaroly]

Does anyone make semi skip besides Oregon? I have .050 and .063 on hand.

Stihl has it also, I believe it is 33RSH for 3/8 .050.

 

[hacskaroly]

What’s everyone’s favorite semi skip ? Should I go full skip?

I guess it really depends on the person. I have a MS 261c with a 20" bar that I run 3/8 .050 full skip on just because. From what I understand longer bars benefit from semi to full skip because there is less drag with fewer cutters compared to full comp chewing through the wood.

I also made a 31 driver 3/8lp .043 full skip chain for a 6" Milwaukee bar that mounts to a MS 170....just because

 

[Junk Meister]

I guess it really depends on the person. I have a MS 261c with a 20" bar that I run 3/8 .050 full skip on just because. From what I understand longer bars benefit from semi to full skip because there is less drag with fewer cutters compared to full comp chewing through the wood.

I also made a 31 driver 3/8lp .043 full skip chain for a 6" Milwaukee bar that mounts to a MS 170....just because

I read these kind of POSTS JUST BECAUSE I WANT TO. They certainly break the monotony and if I see that some one has done something then I can figger something else to do.

 

[Wilhelm]

Why try half measures?

Go straight for SUPER-Skip .404"




Superior cutter longevity, many fewer cutters to sharpen, much less PH load.

Your MS390 will love it!