My favorite trimmer line

[Ax Man]

I didn't think I would ever be excited about line but...

I started using the round white stuff almost 20 years ago, and have since switched to square, diamond, hexagon, and dimpled round line.
Last fall I picked up a sample at a show or dealer(I'm not sure anymore,sucks to get old) of twisted line called Suffix.

Wow!
This stuff lasts about 50% longer than the Hex line, requires less throttle to cut with, and is quieter to boot.
I'm running 105, which seems like 095, ( they say the twisting makes it smaller?)
Anyway, give it a try, you won't be sorry.

[proenterprises]

Anybody know where to buy this line (intenrnet) or has anyone ever used this line before.

Im interested but would like to hear if anyone else has used it before I try it.

[sheppard]

I like magnum gator line hexagonal pattern. This stuff cuyts great! Knocks down almost anything and does a fair job on fine centipede.

Cordially,

Sheppard

[J-mike]

Ax Man: I bought a replacement trimmer head from Suffix about 3 months ago and it came with that MegaTwist line in it.

I couldn't believe how great it was either. I looked all over the internet to see if I could find some more... but didn't find any.

LandscapeEscape88: I tried again a few days ago, and finally found some. Here's the link.

http://www.rpm-co.com/product_13.htm

Hasn't arrived yet, but can't wait.

[greenman]

I dont know about Suffix, never heard of it, but I use Husqvarna line, its twisted so .95 is actually a little smaller. The line is Titanium.

[barnard]

I've tryed several brands over the past years ,including the husqvarna which was less than satisfactory(still have almost a full spool of it). The best I found was mentioned on this site in an early thread this spring. It is Oregon brand. It very rarely breaks or welds. It's the best I've found-bar none.

[NCSULandscaper]

Originally posted by greenman
I dont know about Suffix, never heard of it, but I use Husqvarna line, its twisted so .95 is actually a little smaller. The line is Titanium.

I use the Husqvarna Titanium line also and am impressed with it really. I leave mine most of the time in water so it doesnt become brittle and it will last a long time.

[Keith]

Never tried Suffix, but one of my dealers was telling me how much he liked it. I'll have to try it out sometime :)

I tried the Husqvarna line last year and it wasn't that it was all bad, I just went through it at an incredible rate :eek: Normally a spool of line will last me several days, but I burned through this stuff in nothing flat.

I tried the Gator Magnum round line a couple years back and loved it. When I ran out, thats how I ended up with a one-pound roll of the Husqvarna. Finally I found a dealer with a spool of Gator Magnum square and used that. I also got that dealer to order me a new 3 lb'r of the round, only to find out I like the square better :o

[battags]

Barnard, I don't know what youre talking about??? I bought a spool of the Husqvarna Titanium line last month and absolutely LOVE it! It last forever for me, and I'm doubting that I'll ever used anything else. I'll take your old spool off your hands:D

[Envy Lawn Service]

I have switched to the Husqavarna titanium line too. I got the .105 by mistake but I ended up liking it. I've only been running it a short time, but I am pleased and suprised at it for a "roundish" line. I don't really think it lasts any longer than the other stuff I've used, but it does cut and edge well.

I will have to check out that Suffix line. That stuff sounds good. I've been wanting to try that Gator line also. But the round stuff is all I have found.

BTW, is anyone using that Echo Crossfire line? Any good?

[Live4Mowin']

[i]Originally posted by greenman
I dont know about Suffix, never heard of it, but I use Husqvarna line, its twisted so .95 is actually a little smaller. The line is Titanium.

I use the husky titanium line except mine is .105.

[Live4Mowin']

Originally posted by Envy Lawn Service
I don't really think it lasts any longer than the other stuff I've used, but it does cut and edge well.

I agree.

[Ax Man]

The dimpled line I was referring to is Husky. Its quiet, but the titanium is too soft, welds together and wears quickly compared to the suffix line. If you can't get it, the orange dimpled husky line is better than the silver junk. I'm not trying to be a sales guy here, I just thought that I would share my experience.
Thanks!

[Bluesteel]

I agree. Sufix is the best all around trimmer line I’ve used so far. I’ve tried 7 different kinds. Gator Line Magnum (GLM) is tougher and stay’s flexible, but not as flexible as Sufix. I use the GLM on an account with a good sized drainage ditch with Cattail Reeds. I cut a week-old (12”-15” high) patch of Cattails 110 yards by 10 yards in less than 20 minutes without advancing the GLM one time! But for every day use, Sufix is easier for the Trimmer to spin and keep rotating, and it stays very flexible for surgeon-like accurate trimming around flowers and such.

[barnard]

I'm with you Ax Man in regards to the silver husky line -not up to snuff. I haven't seen the orange around here. Battags, I will admit the husky line was better than some I had tried. and yes I kept it in water per the husky owners manual. And Ido love my Husqvarna trimmers -----but after learning of the round Oregon line from discussions here, I tried it and it's the best no doubt about it.Try it and I think you'll agree.

[PartsGuy]

As a dealer I am constantly trying to find new and improved products for my commercial, ( and homeowner) market. When we first tried the Suffix line we did not promote it that well and sales were kinda slow. Now that I have gotten behind the product, and actually give the stuff away to people that have never tried it, my sales have gone through the roof!!

I have only been in the industry for 20 or so years, but this Suffix line is incredible and the guys that use it will not use anything else!


Parts Guy
:sleeping:

[PetalsandPines]

Don't know the name of it...Dealer gave me a spool about a month ago, but is a black line impregnated with aluminum particles....The stuff last forever and tears through high brush with ease.

[barnard]

Read all about Sufix Line(3 types) And Sufix Trimmer Heads at www.sufix.com

[AztlanLC]

Does anyone know where in the internet I can find this line?

[greenman]

where do u guys buy your Suffix line? I really want to try it.

[tiedeman]

we use magnum gator as well.

The funny thing about it is if you ever noticed the sponge on the smaller packages. You are supposed to keep them damp. What is the really reason behind this??? Is it to keep the line flexible???:confused:

[NCSULandscaper]

Originally posted by J-mike
.LandscapeEscape88: I tried again a few days ago, and finally found some. Here's the link.

http://www.rpm-co.com/product_13.htm

Hasn't arrived yet, but can't wait.

[Tvov]

I'll ask at my dealer about it. We are using the round orange Echo commercial line (I think .095), seems to work very well for us.

I found that the best way to cut down on excessive use of trimmer line is to switch to manual heads. Because it is a pain to advance the line, guys learn quickly how to trim effectively without constantly advancing the line, as with an automatic head. Saves a minor fortune on trimmer line.

This is just what I've found works for me.

[Bluesteel]

From my experience, the standard line that comes on Stihl, Echo, Shindawa, etc. performs at about 70% of Sufix. You can still use it on a fixed head. As far as advancing line, the trick for me was do do it before the line gets too short and at full rpm's.

[maple city]

You are supposed to keep them damp. What is the really reason behind this???

I was told that you keep it wet to keep it from going stale (getting brittle). Haven't tried it yet, but I've been told by many people that it works.