Using a five to seven foot long saw the competitors will compete against one another to see who can cut the end of the log off the fastest. Back in time before chain saws these cross cut saws were used to fall the trees and then cut the trees into specified log lengths. Starting cuts are allowed up to one inch deep. The log must be cut completely through. The competitor using spring boards and a cross cut saw must climb to the top of a pole and proceed to cut the top of the pole off with the cross cut saw while standing on a single spring board.
Time ends when the cut slab of wood hits the ground.
The fastest time will be declared the winner. Only a single cylinder and carburetor limit the high performance chain saw. These high performance chain saws with tuned exhaust and high-octane fuel are very fast and loud. Hot saws are allowed to be warmed up prior to the contest but must be turned off before the race begins. Contestants must have both hands on the log on the command Go.