Barn Owl - sounds like a bargain?!?! I haven't actually owned any EKA gear, but what I've seen always seems well made. Can you say where you got it? I can see why a laplander is favoured by so many - easy to carry/use/open/etc. However, the Viking looks like it would take a minute or two to set-up, but ultimately, be a far better saw. At least that's my impression????
Be interested to hear how you get on with it.
Cheers