Buy the pro saw. They make some that aren't 24" bars. Everything about them is better. Last year I got a Husky 562XP. It's more than I need but it will handle it all. My other saw is a Stihl 250 that will handle the tiny stuff.
I don’t understand the big deal with a longer bar.
Maybe it’s just background, I much prefer a 24” bar on a saw with the balls to run one.
They save your back, keep kickback away from your face, extra reach is never bad,”.
