Re: Strimmer - Cord v blade

hzatph wrote:
> We have a large amount of long grass in out orchard and around the
> heges and fences. I have just bought a new Stihl petrol strimmer with
> the nylon line cutting head. It can also take the blade type cutter.
> Which is quickest for cutting large areas of grass please? I have
> never used the blade type and would be tempted to buy this head if
> there was a big difference in speed. I still want the nylon lone for
> cutting close to trees.fences as I fear the damage the blade could do.
> 
> Many thanks.
I find the cord is best for grass.  The blade I use if there is brambles 
or other hard stemmed weed amongst it.