Recommendations for Chain saw chaps

[newbury]

I just read thru about 15 pages of chap cr@p and found very few recommendations other than for Husqy full leggings.
I'm planning on buying two pair of chaps, one for me and one for someone else, size unknown (between 6'4" and 5'6"),

I want something like

Elvex ArborChaps is a chap designed for home owners. It meets the same performance requirements as our pro models, but does not come with a pocket.
and has an adjustable length

Chainsaw chaps and and vests from ELVEX
for the other guy or gal, bat am unsure what to get for myself. I like both of my legs, front and back.
Any good recommendations on what/why/where to buy?

I've looked at some other forums but didn't find much.

 

[bota7800]

That was a good thread you are probably referring to, but, any time a thread gets really long it becomes pretty useless IMHO

I purchased chaps from Regular Chainsaw Chaps Meets ASTM F-1897-08 - Labonville Inc. because they were a good price and are 6 layers and because of a video demonstration. The staff was very pleasant to work with, the order came quickly.


I also bought a chainsaw hardhat/ facemask/hearing protection from them. It was cheap but it is not as heavy duty as some I have seen and the hearing protection is soso.

 

[Lurch]

Another vote for Labonville. Watch the vid on the website.

 

[Egon]

For protection you only will be wearing consider the pants. They may be a little less constrictive on hot days.

Also take into account the quality of the protective gear. It will come in different grades that give different degrees of protection.

 

[MarkV]

WWW.baileysonline.com is a good place to buy. I use the chaps rather than pants because of the heat here in the summer.

MarkV

 

[BlacknTan]

Yet another vote for Labonville..

They're made right in New Hampshire.. Great people and great service.

Watch for a sale that runs from time to time. Unfortunately, a 20% off sale just ended a week ago..

Welcome to Labonville.com - Logging Supplies and Safety Apparel

 

[studor]

I bought a set of chaps from my Stihl dealer -- they go on sale a couple of times a year. Other than summer, I prefer the pants which I also got at my stihl dealer

 

[dirt ditch]

Bailey's carries safety chaps in several lengths. They also have full wrap chaps and safety pants. I bought 2 pair of their chaps with the less expensive green 400 Denier nylon covering. They work fine for my home use.

Bailey's Chainsaw Chaps & Pants

 

[wolfram]

Labonville. We use the 10-layer full-wrap competition chaps, which can be made to length. They keep you warm (legs sweat in summer), and I hope, safe. Thick, but not cumbersome. Extremely quick on-and-off, stitching appears to be high quality. Only downside appears to be the price but then again we have not cut them...

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

I've had good experience with Baileys on other products, so I'd vote for them.

 

[dmccarty]

My chaps are Stihl and are a good 10 years old. Dirty. Filthy. Got a few nicks. Well worth the money. Bought at the dealer.

Later,
Dan

 

[newbury]

OK
Stihl 3
Labonville 4
Bailey's 3
Any other brands?

 

[Treemonkey1000]

I will tie it up with my Stihl Chaps. I would just go out and buy whatever pair you want as they all should be a lot more protection than a pair of Levi's. I can speak from experience.

 

[newbury]

I will tie it up with my Stihl Chaps. I would just go out and buy whatever pair you want as they all should be a lot more protection than a pair of Levi's. I can speak from experience.

As I mentioned in my OP - I'm needing 2 pair and wanted 1 pair to be "adjustable", I was also hoping for some comments on the Elvex.

 

[JRobyn]

My pair is from Sherrell. Full wrap at the ankles. Comfortable (as chainsaw chaps go).

 

[atpchas]

As I mentioned in my OP - I'm needing 2 pair and wanted 1 pair to be "adjustable", I was also hoping for some comments on the Elvex.

Go to http://www.arboristsite.com/ and do a search on elvex. You will find lots to read there. IMHO, Arboristsite is to chain saws as TBN is to tractors.

Charlie

 

[newbury]

Go to http://www.arboristsite.com/ and do a search on elvex. You will find lots to read there. IMHO, Arboristsite is to chain saws as TBN is to tractors.

Charlie

Thanks, been there (same user name), done that, did not get the t-shirt.
I've been here long enough that I trust some of the responses.
I don't know who the BS'rs are there.

 

[GE222]

I have two pair of Stihl chaps, one black, the other orange. Never tried any pants.

I bought both locally, but I have purchased from both Baileys, and Sherrell tree with good success.

FYI, I believe that most, if not all, chaps are NOT safety rated for electric chain saws. This is due to the high motor torque.

 

[D7E]

I like full pants ..The chaps are awkward when climbing trees and climbing in and out of machinery and leave the legs exposed to thorns and snags when working in dense undergrowth...Generally rair of pants will last me 2 years then stitching falls apart and gets torn so we're forced to change them for safetey reasons.
The stihls are comfortable but don't last as long as other brands....I have a pair of oregon that are 8 years old and like wearing a suit of armour but too heavy for 10 hour days in the summer so keep them for the -30 winters,Your glad of the extra thickness then....I like wearing them with suspenders too and good quality suspenders are a bigger problem than the pants....!

 

[newbury]

OK
Stihl 5 (-.05)
Labonville 4
Bailey's 3
Sherrel 1
Oregon 1
Any other brands?