Rapid Full Skip Chain

Overview

The STIHL Rapid Full Skip Chain (79571196547) is designed for high-speed cutting applications on chainsaw bars, particularly when processing large-diameter logs and long bar lengths.

Technical Features

• Full Skip pattern with extra drive link and tie straps between each cutter — increases spacing between cutters to promote better chip discharge and allows higher chain speed compared to standard cutter spacing.
• Razor-edged, square-cornered cutter geometry — minimizes chain friction against the wood, producing an exceptionally smooth and clean cut in both hard and frozen wood conditions.
• Reduced cutter count versus standard chain patterns — fewer cutters mean less total sharpening time per maintenance cycle, lowering overall tool downtime.
• Derived from the RAPID Super (RM) platform — the RSF is the skip-pattern variant of RAPID Super, engineered to exceed the cutting speed of standard RM chain.
• Optimized for plunge-cutting efficiency — cutter design supports both conventional crosscutting and plunge-cut techniques.

Applications

• Processing large-diameter logs where chip clearance and chain speed are critical factors.
• Long bar applications where extended chain runs benefit most from the skip-pattern's enhanced chip discharge.
• Cutting hard or frozen wood where reduced friction from the square-cornered cutter shape maintains performance.
• Short bar use is also supported, though the chain's performance advantage is most pronounced on longer bars.

Maintenance Note: RSF chain requires careful, consistent maintenance and sharpening to sustain its high-speed cutting performance. Irregular or improper sharpening will reduce cutting efficiency. Adherence to STIHL's recommended sharpening specifications for the square-cornered cutter profile is essential.