I have run a couple other threads regarding more specific hand sawing issues none of which seems to consolidate the whole topic into one discussion, thus this post.
First I was just watching Ron Herman's video on fitting a hand/panel saw to the user. I am about 5' 10" average height or a little under. I was amazed to discover that Ron's arm measurement is a full 6" longer than mine. I did not realize that I apparently have midget arms. I have to stretch to reach 22" and Ron is 28", wow. I went and checked my wife who is an actual midget at about 5' 3" and was further amazed to find she measured 24". No wonder a 26" saw feels long to me. It may be that all the wrestling and slinging dogs around in the air on a bite sleeve may have added muscle mass to my shoulders and chest that alter my measurement but still. I was aware that saws with 24 & 22" plates feel better to me. Now I find myself wondering if I am just weird or if there is that much difference in peoples arm lengths?
My hands may be on the small side too, more broad than long I would say. 24 & 22" handles typically fit about the way Ron's video indicates they should. Using Ron's saw bench height measurement system I am 3" shy of his 18" mark. Again I wonder if I am just different?