Trimming Tips

We have a Stihl trimmer that can use string head or plastic blade head. People have personal preference. The string trimmer can work fast but also spray you with weeds.

The Stihl Kombi has a long and short sickle bar trimmer. The shorter bar has more cutting power and will get small branches, and brush no rotary trimmer can do. The larger sickle bar can cut more grass.

The rotary trimmer can make a bare trail tread if overgrown with weeds and grass.

Example of rotary trimmer getting a clear trail tread:

Tag Team: It can be very effective to work in a team with one person operating the sickle bar and another the rotary trimmer.

At times it's nice to have rake or blower, but lots of riding is the best solution for a buffed trail!