Personally I would go for something like a ECHO CS-400 with an 18 in. bar. The reason for the 18in. bar is for reach so I don't have to climb all up in the limbs to limb the tree. Also gives you some distance if you cut a springer. Bar is also big enough to handle other task. If you want something a little smaller the cs-352 with a 16in. bar would be just a little lighter and have the power you need. I suggest these two because the price is right and the ECHO saws are first class in smaller saws. The ECHO CS-400 has advantage over the cs-352, is only 1# heaver has a metal chain catcher, has metal Bucking Spike, and adjustable oilier, and a 40cc power plant under the hood with a first class air filter. Both can be had at under 10# (without bar) and you can put a smaller bar on them if you like. ECHO advertises them as a PRO class saws and they are close to what others offer in size for the PRO class, and for a whole lot less green.
