IMO Echo saws are the best bang for your buck, at least for the average guy. Stihl is still the best. Back in the old days they were legendary.
The top handle units are more dangerous with kickback but with a little caution they're fantastic for the size
While we're at it, let's bring back Caribou in MT. If it ever gets to reintroduction stage, maybe they can release some Irish Elk simultaneously so these guys have something to munch on. That's how it works, right?