ft. churchill
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I want to buy some chainsaw safety chaps and I'm wondering what the other members prefer. Both in fit & comfort and in safety. Kinda leaning toward the Labonville full wrap chaps.
What are the best chain saw chaps?
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stihlavarna
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I use the Labonville ones and like em, there really durable.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
I've never worn a pair of chaps
Labonville is a good choice.
Anthony_Va.
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It's a good idea to have a pair on if youre doing any cutting. Just saying.
You won't hear me preach about it like some others but I have seen a few nasty injuries that could have been avoided with a pair of chaps.
I use the Labonville wraps and they are comfy. Hot in the summer though, but all chaps are. You get used to them and dont even notice them. Get you something to cover that melon too.
jus2fat
Two Harley Fatboys
I have the Stihl one's...and they're quite good..IMHO...
If I were to buy another pair..it would be the Labonville full wraps..!!
Shipping price sucks though..!!
J2F
If I were to buy another pair..it would be the Labonville full wraps..!!
Shipping price sucks though..!!
J2F
jeeptj19992001
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all of them do the job, lets just hope you do not have to test them.
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
The best ones are the ones you wear. It only takes one ER visit to understand their value.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
I know a lot of firewood cutters and loggers wearing chaps but don't know any tree service guys
bob15
ArboristSite Operative
So, that means the tree service guys are smarter? Or luckier? Or dumberer? :msp_confused:
It takes one mistake and you might die or worse......
bob
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Idk but i couldn't imagine climbing in chaps and they don't usually cut much on the ground.
Try it sometime....the legs you save could be your own...
How old are you? Have kids?
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Im 33 and yes i have 2 kids 2yo and 8 weeks
Bob R
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I never gave chaps much thought until I cut my knee and needed an ER visit. I then researched and chose the Labonville full wrap, 10 ply competion chaps. The full wrap is reasuring as I do a lot of ground level brush cutting and 10 plies should have no problem stopping my MS 261. They are comfortable, well made and I highly recommend them. The only down side I see to them is that Labonville recommends they not be machined washed because of the material they use inside them.
Stihl makes 9 ply full wrap chaps that are washable, in fact they encourage washing them occasionally to keep the material inside "fluffed up". I'm not sure if that is a real good thing or not...
Bob R
Stihl makes 9 ply full wrap chaps that are washable, in fact they encourage washing them occasionally to keep the material inside "fluffed up". I'm not sure if that is a real good thing or not...
Bob R
forestryworks
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If you're buying Labonville chaps get them from Bailey's. Labonville and their lone shipping option sucks.
The best outside chaps I've used we're Elvex. They fit better than any brand of chaps I've tried.
But I wear the insert chaps now.
The best outside chaps I've used we're Elvex. They fit better than any brand of chaps I've tried.
But I wear the insert chaps now.
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
For less than a C note you can have insurance that you will be able to run around with them as they grow up. Pretty tough to cut on one leg with crutches.
bob15
ArboristSite Operative
If you don't already, might also want to start wearing eye and ear protection as well. Wearing chaps might allow you to play ball with your kids, where as not wearing them might put you on the sideline.
I am 33 also and have 2 kids...I am not to macho to wear my chaps or helmet...my kids would miss me terribly....
Rounder
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Dumber for sure, yep.....Hard hat and chaps, otherwise you're a ####ing cull in my book that deserves whatever you're dealt. Seen to many dumb and completly avoidable injuries.
