Posted 2006-11-07 6:33 AM (#51208) Subject: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 247
Location: La Crosse, WI - God's Country
This one's for the folks who put MILES on their clippers!
We've gone through wahls rechargables. Would like to get my wife a reeeeally nice set of clippers for Christmas. We don't to a ton of trimming for our shows - bridle path, clean up the face, ear fuzz flat (don't have to clipper them out), etc. But I'd really like to get her a quality set. I'm the kind of guy that likes to buy once, buy right. Get fed up with disposable tools, etc.
What are some of your recommendations if money's less of a factor. I know we need to probably go corded to get the longevity and quality that we're looking for.
Posted 2006-11-07 7:26 AM (#51211 - in reply to #51208) Subject: RE: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 209
Location: pensacola, fl
If I were in the market for some good clippers I would ask my vet what he uses. I use to work for a vet years ago and with all the daily surgeries and emergencies, our clippers got a work out.
Posted 2006-11-07 7:53 AM (#51214 - in reply to #51208) Subject: RE: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 565
Location: Michigan
My husband's veterinary staff put alot of miles on their clippers and uses the Oster A5's for surgical prep on small animals, clipping off mats on dogs and cats, etc. They also uses the Wahl pocket pros, those little compact trimmers for hard to get at spots, or little touch ups. They have also started using the Oster Protege Clipper. Comfortable grip and very efficient plus you can use the A-5 blades with it. I personally use the Wahl Stable Pros(love these) on my horses and I have the Moser Arco cordless clippers. These are really nice to use too. Quiet, hold a charge for lonnnggg time and cut very well. They aren't heavy or bulky either. I love the pocket pros too for little touch ups, whiskers, etc. I just recently acquired a pair of the A5's and those are heavy duty, liking those.
Posted 2006-11-07 6:15 PM (#51235 - in reply to #51208) Subject: RE: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 127
Location: PA
Ditto on the Oster A5, probalby the best all-around clipper (with a cord) you can buy for home use.
I also use a Moser Arco SE rechargeable which I just love. With two rechargeable batteries I can clip non-stop all day. (as long as my arm holds up anyway)
Posted 2006-11-07 7:29 PM (#51241 - in reply to #51208) Subject: RE: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 1723
Location: michigan
Ditto A5...good solid clippers. Get the two speed. I have a Wahl rechargable that I have body clipped with. I have heard good things about the Arco clippers too.
Posted 2006-11-08 5:14 AM (#51247 - in reply to #51208) Subject: RE: Clippers recommendation needed
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Posts: 662
Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I have a Andis AGC 2 speed clipper that I have had for about 10 yrs and they have held up well. Very quiet also. I think they are better clippers than Wahl anyday...JMO