chain saw chaps

[BoFuller]

After reading about chaps on another thread (I think it was Obed's thread), I ordered a pair and they have arrived. Now when I head up to the ranch this weekend I will have chainsaw chaps and not motorcycle chaps! :thumbsup:

 

[CurlyDave]

Not sure, but I don't think the motorcycle ones do much to stop a chain saw.

The real chain saw ones are full of kevlar fiber, which jams the saw pretty effectively.

 

[BoFuller]

Not sure, but I don't think the motorcycle ones do much to stop a chain saw.

The real chain saw ones are full of kevlar fiber, which jams the saw pretty effectively.

Exactly, which is why I ordered the correct ones instead of trying my MC ones. I was going to use my MC chaps until someone previously pointed out the significant difference.

 

[moored4]

After reading about chaps on another thread (I think it was Obed's thread), I ordered a pair and they have arrived. Now when I head up to the ranch this weekend I will have chainsaw chaps and not motorcycle chaps! :thumbsup:

I'm Proud of you! :thumbsup:

 

[MikeD74T]

Exactly, which is why I ordered the correct ones instead of trying my MC ones. I was going to use my MC chaps until someone previously pointed out the significant difference.

I hope you never have to experience the difference. MikeD74T

 

[beenthere]

Having the running chainsaw drop onto your leg with the chaps on is a very sobering feeling. Having the fibers so quickly bind up the saw and seeing no blood (only kevlar fibers sticking out of the cut chaps) is intimidating, but satisfying. Especially the day before leaving on a 12 day elk hunt planned for months.
And the chaps are great for just pushing through the berry bushes and when loading firewood on the wood splitter.

Good on you for getting the chaps.

 

[jdonovan]

After reading about chaps on another thread (I think it was Obed's thread), I ordered a pair and they have arrived. Now when I head up to the ranch this weekend I will have chainsaw chaps and not motorcycle chaps! :thumbsup:

You might want to pick up a 2nd pair. At some point you're going to have someone helping you, and I require the same gear on my helpers as I do on me.

Also I like the full wrap chaps for the calf protection.

If you haven't tried one, you might want to look at the forestry helmets with integrated hearing protection, hard hat, and face shield.

The mesh face shield is nice, because it never fogs up like safety glasses do, and you can wear your eyeglasses behind the screen without issues.

 

[BoFuller]

You might want to pick up a 2nd pair. At some point you're going to have someone helping you, and I require the same gear on my helpers as I do on me.

Also I like the full wrap chaps for the calf protection.

If you haven't tried one, you might want to look at the forestry helmets with integrated hearing protection, hard hat, and face shield.

The mesh face shield is nice, because it never fogs up like safety glasses do, and you can wear your eyeglasses behind the screen without issues.

I already had the helmet with the ear protection and mesh shield. I like it. Many times I stood up or turned around and a dead branch snapped against the helmet. It would have no doubt pierced the scalp, or eye, or ear, or whatever. Helmet, gloves, boots, and now chaps. :thumbsup:

 

[Furu]

Upper torso protection including arms is also well worth the cost which is not much money compared to the damage that a chain that jumps the bar or breaks can do.

 

[TripleR]

I got chaps and helmets for my sons and wife; saved everyone some damage so far.

 

[Toyboy]

I've had the Husqvarna helmet & chaps for quite a awhile now. I get a lot of use out of the helmet when using my weed whacker. Amazing how much bounces off the mesh face protector that would would be in your face. I always wear safety glasses also w/helmet.

 

[jonyyuma]

Where are you buying the chainsaw chaps? I never have worn any before, but you never can tell when, OOPPS. I did have skil saw cut up jeans leg, it was very sobering experience...Jy

 

[TripleR]

I bought mine at the Stihl dealer, but I am sure you can order them from places like Bailey's, Gempler's etc.

 

[fish6942]

I bought chaps last fall and now it feels awkward to run the saw without them. Kind of like driving down the highway without a seatbelt on.

 

[Toyboy]

Where are you buying the chainsaw chaps? I never have worn any before, but you never can tell when, OOPPS. I did have skil saw cut up jeans leg, it was very sobering experience...Jy

Farm & tractor supplies, chain saw dealers etc. Let your fingers do the walking and call around.

 

[Travelover]

I bought my chaps at Lowes. Husky brand.

 

[brandoro]

I bought the pants instead of the chaps. Full coverage below the knees, front half of the legs above. Warmer than I like in the summer but better than the consequences of not having them.
Bought them at the Stihl/Husqvarna dealer.
I also like the helmet with hearing protectors and face screen. Had the butt end of a spring loaded sapling smack me right in the middle of that screen once, would have been very unpleasant on the bare face.

 

[Birdhunter1]

Having the running chainsaw drop onto your leg with the chaps on is a very sobering feeling. Having the fibers so quickly bind up the saw and seeing no blood (only kevlar fibers sticking out of the cut chaps) is intimidating, but satisfying.

Good on you for getting the chaps.

Like he said good for you for getting the chaps. And whatever you do do not take them off when it gets hot and you have a 5 minute job to do. In July of 09 I was finishing up the hot day and I had a little 5 minute job left to do and luckily I left mine on. I got my right leg right above the knee and like been there said it is a sobering feeling to see the fibers wrapped into the saw. For me that day it would have been up a very steep incline for 60' plus rocks and thick brush to a manual shift 4 wheeler and a 2 mile ride including 4 gates on 5 strand barbed wire fences that were shut, also in a place with absolutely no phone service whatsoever.

yeah I wear my chaps to test run saws in my shop now.

 

[BoFuller]

Where are you buying the chainsaw chaps? I never have worn any before, but you never can tell when, OOPPS. I did have skil saw cut up jeans leg, it was very sobering experience...Jy

I went online and checked it out. Best price was Amazon.com

 

[Soundguy]

i have chaps, plus kevlar armings, and reinforced chainsaw gloves with gauntlet cuffs.

a lil hot to wear.. but darn safe.

soundguy