Chaps

[Gravedigger]

Got chaps delivered today. Man are they hot, but peace of mind over rules. I was running a 064 with a 36" bar last week and the chain came off hitting my leg. Luckily only a few scratches but it scared me. I'll be wearing chaps from now on.


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[fixit1960]

I got mine last week. Been using a saw for 34 years but after looking at some pics on here and other sites... and the fact I'm not getting any younger, stronger or faster reflexes I thought oh well. Plenty of things out there to hurt you, I don't need to keep testing the odds.

 

[gunnusmc03]

They work, at least mine did.

 

[spindrift7mm]

Good choice guys now lets get some tin hats to complete the package !

 

[Stihl 041S]

I first wore them 5 minutes after I needed then.

5 minutes for Ductape and paper towels on the leg.

 

[Philbert]

Got chaps delivered today. Man are they hot . . .

Suspenders make them a bit more comfortable, and let in a little more air.

Philbert

 

[mr.finn]

I will take being hot than cool with a messed up leg. Plus they are like having insulated pants on in the winter.

 

[Gravedigger]

Suspenders make them a bit more comfortable, and let in a little more air.

Philbert

It was the first afternoon this year over 80 degrees

 

[weedkilla]

I switched to pants rather than chaps most of the time. Heaps cooler and I always have them on, no "quick cut after smoko" where I don't put them on.

 

[nomad_archer]

Yeah they are hot and mine are heavy but at least if I mess up I have a fighting chance at going on home with all of my pieces and parts attached. I just got a forestry helmet the other day and boy is that nice having the face shield to keep the flying debris away plus the bugs aren't in my face either as a bonus I dont loose my hearing protection anymore. Yes the PPE is hot and sometimes heavy but I would rather have it and go home safe than to have to call for a ride to the emergency room.

Plus I figure cutting and hauling wood is work so I am going to get hot and sweaty anyways. It was 79ish here last night. I was pretty sweaty and nasty by the time I finished up cutting yesterday. Nothing like some good hard work.

 

[IanB22]

I have some full-wrap Husqvarna ones, best chainsaw tool I have ever bought. Wear them and feel slightly more confident with the saw.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I just got a forestry helmet

I took the attached muffs off mine because plugs work better and aren't as hot. I considered buying some of the Peltor AM muffs to fit the helmet for convenience (putting plugs in with dirty hands is a pain) but never made that buy. The plugs are free at work.

I got the chaps with the full calf wrap from Labonville. Nice units.