Ever tried this?

[Creamer]

The specs page you linked to say that the 15' model weighs 60 lbs, the 17' one weighs 79 lbs and the 21' one weighs 103 lbs.

Aaron Z

I would say mine weighs about 100 lbs although I never weighed it. I do like the sturdiness of it but extend it out and try manipulate it against the wall - it is difficult!

 

[civilian]

Haven't trimmed tree branches with a ladder and a chainsaw, but have used a 12ft aluminum scaffold plank, cantilevered over the steel sides of a trailer to cut with a pole saw style chain saw. Both ends of the plank was ratchet strapped down.