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Tall 6'4'' here as well. I may be partial to Stihl's, but even on their website they aren't long enough. Add my closest dealer is more of a seller than an advisor. (Just wear Carhart's they say) I have watched the Stihl videos on chap performance when they come in contact with a chain. Impressive.

I'm open to comments and suggestions too...
 
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I'm 6'1" and I'm currently using the 36" Echo chaps, and they're a hair too short for my liking. In hindsight I would've gone with the 40" chaps, not even sure if those would be long enough for you really tall guys out there though
 
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I'm 6'1" and I'm currently using the 36" Echo chaps, and they're a hair too short for my liking. In hindsight I would've gone with the 40" chaps, not even sure if those would be long enough for you really tall guys out there though
Dang, do you not have a torso?
 
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Dang, do you not have a torso?
I think it's the other way around, I wear 32x32 jeans, I just prefer the top of my chaps to be a touch above my waistline. I've got a pic of what my friends 32" Stihl chaps look like on me (had to borrow his because I forgot mine, FWIW he’s 5’6) and they look comedically short on me
 
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Found the pic for reference to appropriate chap length to height. Here’s what the 32” Stihl chaps look like on me (6’1 in my work boots)
 

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I think it's the other way around, I wear 32x32 jeans, I just prefer the top of my chaps to be a touch above my waistline. I've got a pic of what my friends 32" Stihl chaps look like on me (had to borrow his because I forgot mine, FWIW he’s 5’6) and they look comedically short on me
Gotta protect the family jewels and the guts to do this job 🤣🤣
 
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Tall 6'4'' here as well. I may be partial to Stihl's, but even on their website they aren't long enough. Add my closest dealer is more of a seller than an advisor. (Just wear Carhart's they say) I have watched the Stihl videos on chap performance when they come in contact with a chain. Impressive.

I'm open to comments and suggestions too...
As far as chaps go I like my clogger zeros, had stihls and their alot hotter vs the zeros.
 
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Nah, I just tend to bend over like that when I’m cutting below waist level. I’ve accumulated some pretty good sized scars over the years, fortunately I’ve never came close to a chainsaw accident yet, don’t plan on it either.
Good, glad to hear. be careful my friend.
 
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Find a pant you like and go to the manufacturers website, they should have tall sizes.
Yes, I found this out as well. Seems odd to me that the “sites” that have everything else won’t carry the tall versions but it’s the world we live in I guess. SMH, most tree dudes are ill proportioned in one way or another and they still only offer the cookie cutter size that barely anyone fits and still charge an arm and a leg. I know I’m a crying shame, lol!
 
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Yes, I found this out as well. Seems odd to me that the “sites” that have everything else won’t carry the tall versions but it’s the world we live in I guess. SMH, most tree dudes are ill proportioned in one way or another and they still only offer the cookie cutter size that barely anyone fits and still charge an arm and a leg. I know I’m a crying shame, lol!
Yes you're right, I'm 6,2' so it's hard to find stuff local that fits. Best to go to the manufacturer.
 
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I'm 6'1" and I'm currently using the 36" Echo chaps, and they're a hair too short for my liking. In hindsight I would've gone with the 40" chaps, not even sure if those would be long enough for you really tall guys out there though
Also another thing it's better to have them a little long than a little short.
I wear chainsaw boots so I've got a little more protection, but still they need to go to the top of your boots. I needed 42" btw.
 

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