Billy Jack
ArboristSite Guru
I agree one should try to stand to the side, so a kickback would go over your shoulder instead of into your forehead.
But it's the straight handlebar of the Jred which promotes that stance!!
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p.s. Get the Jonny!!
Gotta disagree with that (in bold).