Time for Chainsaw Chaps

[TomSeller]

After reading the original post in this thread, I went right to amazon and ordered the Husqvarna chaps I have been putting off buying

I have Husky chaps that I bought because they were not orange

But I am looking hard at the Labonville ones that wrap over the back of the ankle. I had noticed when climbing around a tree (i.e. while limbing) the regular chaps can get rotated to the side at the ankle.

 

[The Deerslayer]

I have Husky chaps that I bought because they were not orange

But I am looking hard at the Labonville ones that wrap over the back of the ankle. I had noticed when climbing around a tree (i.e. while limbing) the regular chaps can get rotated to the side at the ankle.

I have a pair of the Labonville chaps and very glad that my calves are protected after having lesser chaps before. If you get a pair, I doubt you will be disappointed. Heard too many horror stories from my wife who works at the hospital.

 

[ericm979]

For those like me who got the inexpensive Forester chaps from Amazon, Wranglerstar on youtube did a test of them and then replicated the test using Stihl pro chaps. The Forester let the chain through and about 3/8" into the log underneath. Saw was an 026 running full speed. Same saw and bar and the Stihl chaps just caught it- the inner liner was torn but no scratch on the log.

Now this is nowhere near a scientific test. You'd need to ensure that the chain was the same speed, bar came down with the same speed etc etc and do enough runs to get a statistically significant result. But it's something better than conjecture.

I did notice that the Foresters are thinner and lighter than my old Stihl chaps. This makes them a little easier to bear when it's hot.

Forester chaps
Testing The Cheapest Chainsaw Chaps on AMAZON - YouTube
Stilhl chaps
Cheap Vs. Expensive Chainsaw Chap Test - YouTube

 

[TomSeller]

Maybe I will look at the top of the line Stihl chaps instead. Impressive.

 

[Snobdds]

Maybe I will look at the top of the line Stihl chaps instead. Impressive.

Yes, I ordered a new paid today...

I'm impressed.

 

[TomSeller]

So are the Stihl Pro Mark Wrap Chaps the top of the Stihl line? So confusing on their website.

 

[Snobdds]

So are the Stihl Pro Mark Wrap Chaps the top of the Stihl line? So confusing on their website.

Yes, that is the one I purchased.
Pro Mark™ Wrap Chaps in Cheyenne, WY 821

 

[Wagtail]

I'm a PPE fanatic (old Navy habits die hard), so when I bought my first chainsaw I also kitted myself out with a full set of chaps, helmet with mesh face-shield & earmuffs and gloves.

The chaps - STIHL Pro Protection - were bloody expensive (A$272 today) but cheap compared to losing a leg, or worse. The legs buckle at the back, plus a buckle/velcro flap fully enclosing calf-to-ankle. There's a leather T-bar holder strap on the waist belt and a very deep pocket on the left leg for wedges.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I have full chainsaw pants. They are loose enough that I can wear jeans under them in the winter, but I strip off the jeans in the summer since together they are hot. Skipping the jeans would be a bit of a drafty show with chaps, though.

 

[TomSeller]

Yes, that is the one I purchased.
Pro Mark™ Wrap Chaps in Cheyenne, WY 821

Thank you. Did you get the 9 ply or 6 ply?