PhilKawasakiuser
ArboristSite Operative
I think I got all of it well enough in the title.
I think the difference is weight and distance of travel with longer bars.I would assume that a smaller bar on the same saw should in theory rotate faster then right? But if your hands are placed and everything else is identical I would wonder if the one with the larger bar has less rotating force. Also in your experience did the chain break engage and did that stop it fast enough if it did?
This all makes sense. I think it physically moves the saw more due to less weight/extended weight and possible a light grip. It moves move with less room for error.Length of bar and weight of saw effect it. A smaller saw will often kick back faster and harder than a larger saw, top handle saws are bad for it because even if using it with both hands your hands are very close together creating a pivot point and relying on the muscles in your wrist to resist the inertia