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I would definitely go with a chainsaw myself. I know you say it’s not an option for you but I wouldn’t even consider trying to rip cut that bad boy. I’ve used chainsaws from a young age, they are dangerous if you are reckless. There are a couple things to remember when using them. Unless you really need to avoid using the tip. Do most of your cutting with the under side of the saw as its pulling towards the engine. Being that it’s 2 stroke you can run a chainsaw in any direction without worry. It’s super easy to sharpen with a round chainsaw file but keep in mind that it bites harder when freshly sharpened. There’s no risk of losing fingers as your hands are well away from the cutting edge. It’s more your legs and feet that you need to be conscious of because the saw wants to run down towards the ground if you use the tip.
Other than that maybe a huge frame saw with an aggressive blade under tension so you can have a thinner kerf equaling less energy to cut?