whats the difierence in using a straight trimmer or curved trimmer.

[cgaengineer]

If you want to be bent over a trimmer all day get a curved shaft...they are ideal for hurting your back.
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[meets1]

I have a dozen of each. Most times guys get the curved. There red max models. Lighter. Easier. And we use all .095 line.

Large accounts - certain guys trim certain things with curved and straight. Depends upon use but lately - like last 6 weeks we haven't mowed much due to brown, dead, drought infested lawns so our equipment is getting a rest way to early this year!

[Dimples82]

Originally Posted by cgaengineer

If you want to be bent over a trimmer all day get a curved shaft...they are ideal for hurting your back.
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I agree with you. The biggest difference is sore back at the end of the day.

[orangemower]

I have a curved shaft. Sometimes when she messes with it it turns into a straight shaft.

[knox gsl]

Originally Posted by Dimples82

I agree with you. The biggest difference is sore back at the end of the day.

I haven't used a curved shaft in years, but last time I did it SUCKED bent over more than I normally do for my stihls. Why are all trimmers made for short people.
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[cgaengineer]

Originally Posted by knox gsl

I haven't used a curved shaft in years, but last time I did it SUCKED bent over more than I normally do for my stihls. Why are all trimmers made for short people.
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Because many of the people who use them are amigos...
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[knox gsl]

At 6' they all are to short. I would rather trim over running a mower but after a few hours my back is jacked.
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[2stroked]

Originally Posted by yardguy28

that's why they make stick edgers.

using a trimmer to edge does not produce a quality edge.

You are entitled to your own opinion, even though it is wrong.

Now IMO curve shafts are harder to trim with, cut crappier, you can't reach underneath stuff and they generally just suck. Buy a straight shaft; there's a reason pros use them.

[yardguy28]

Originally Posted by 2stroked

You are entitled to your own opinion, even though it is wrong.

Now IMO curve shafts are harder to trim with, cut crappier, you can't reach underneath stuff and they generally just suck. Buy a straight shaft; there's a reason pros use them.

I only own straight shaft trimmers.

my comment about not edging with them applies to both curved and straight shaft trimmers.