[aigel]

Watch a guy cut a 12' diameter tree in the rain forest in a documentary and his 4 foot blade chain saw will most likely be a Stihl.

They are great saws, however, just like the Porsche marque, they had their peak quality and craftsmanship many years ago. I'd take a lightly used Stihl from the 80s over a new one any day. The new ones are lighter, but it is done through composite and plastic materials ... the old ones are very solid machines. It's like comparing a Glock to a model 1911.

George