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  Classic Gardens June 19, 2012 at 11:11pm

  We've just bought the Stihl 86 r with collection blade. They take a lot of getting used to but I love them, great cut and light weight.
  
  I changed for exactly the same reason you stated I don't think I would go back to a double sided trimmer unless I use one for heavy cutting back like the 81r
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  David Cox June 20, 2012 at 7:28am

  single sided make it much easier to get a good cut in the single pass - as you say about back side digging in... Its abit like using a scythe. Does take getting used to, but saves time once you get your technique right.
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  Peter Woolnough June 20, 2012 at 7:48am

  I can never get on with double sided hedge cutters for much the same reasons as you.

  All our cutters are single sided some with scope and some without.

  We just have different grades of blade, some for fine cutting and others for general duty.
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  Paul McNulty June 20, 2012 at 5:24pm

  I hate single-sided, but I'm left-handed!
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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd June 20, 2012 at 6:14pm

  I much prefer double sided hedge trimmers, having used and owned both single and double sided in the past.
  
  Personal preference, that's all!
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  briggsandscrapem June 20, 2012 at 6:23pm

  In the past it was always single sided cutters, only use long reach now. 

  I wouldn't risk anything other than echo or stihl, kawasakis look the part but tend to snap teeth off in my experience.

  My dads tanackered cutters were just a waste of money though i believe standards have improved in recent years. I would try them again if they agree to refund the purchase price of the original set but won't hold my breath !
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  Sean Busby June 20, 2012 at 7:22pm

  Single sided every time. Now using Stihl HS86R. 
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  Phil Voice June 20, 2012 at 8:07pm

  Single sided for me.

  I always bought single sided for our business but I hired in a Stihl double-sided in because we were busy and needed an extra machine.

  Anyone who's used a machine for long periods knows how draining and physical it is to hold it up. With a single sided machine I always used my knee as a resting place and buffer.

  Forgetting what I was using, I have a scar on my left knee where I dropped a double-sided hedge trimmer too fast and it sliced through my flesh.
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  James Wells June 20, 2012 at 8:17pm

  yep, single sided stihl hs86 with collection plate. Brilliant.
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  Sean Busby June 20, 2012 at 8:34pm

  There you go then Adam, the to be expected mixture of those who advocate single and the fans of double as well. Horses for courses. If you're comfortable with single then stick with it, if not, change.