Update
Spent most of the day, yesterday, wearing the ZERO chaps (82°F and sunny) while testing some saws, etc. It's been too hot, humid, or rainy recently to just be standing outside for me, let alone doing much physical work. COVID restrictions have limited some other sawing opportunities.
While focused on the work, I actually forgot that I had them on. The additional bulk was noticeable over my jeans, but the soft feel of the product felt more like a layer of fleece or sweat pants than protective gear. I did not feel restricted in my movements or excessively hot, although, the chaps were noticeably damp on the inside when I removed them. I was able to bend down, pick up logs, set up sawbucks, cut, pick up cookies, clean up the area, etc.
The Clogger chaps have more straps and buckles than some other brands, due to their perspective that the protective fabrics have to stay in place in order to work. So it does take a few more seconds to put them on, and to take them off. But a 'Velcro' strip along the bottom of each leg helps to hold them in position while fastening the buckles and securing the straps.
*One thing of note is that I normally wear chaps with a pair of suspenders to help support their weight, and to hold them in place on my, . . . er . . . , um . . . , 'mature male physique'. I did not need them with these ZERO chaps, due to the lighter weight (?), thinner format (?), or just the way that they fit me (?). Your mileage may vary.
I apologize that I did not assess the cut resistance of the chaps during this evaluation by intentionally (or unintentionally) jamming one of the saws into my leg - I will continue to place my confidence in Clogger's test machine, and multiple certifications, for now.
Philbert
Spent most of the day, yesterday, wearing the ZERO chaps (82°F and sunny) while testing some saws, etc. It's been too hot, humid, or rainy recently to just be standing outside for me, let alone doing much physical work. COVID restrictions have limited some other sawing opportunities.
While focused on the work, I actually forgot that I had them on. The additional bulk was noticeable over my jeans, but the soft feel of the product felt more like a layer of fleece or sweat pants than protective gear. I did not feel restricted in my movements or excessively hot, although, the chaps were noticeably damp on the inside when I removed them. I was able to bend down, pick up logs, set up sawbucks, cut, pick up cookies, clean up the area, etc.
The Clogger chaps have more straps and buckles than some other brands, due to their perspective that the protective fabrics have to stay in place in order to work. So it does take a few more seconds to put them on, and to take them off. But a 'Velcro' strip along the bottom of each leg helps to hold them in position while fastening the buckles and securing the straps.
*One thing of note is that I normally wear chaps with a pair of suspenders to help support their weight, and to hold them in place on my, . . . er . . . , um . . . , 'mature male physique'. I did not need them with these ZERO chaps, due to the lighter weight (?), thinner format (?), or just the way that they fit me (?). Your mileage may vary.
I apologize that I did not assess the cut resistance of the chaps during this evaluation by intentionally (or unintentionally) jamming one of the saws into my leg - I will continue to place my confidence in Clogger's test machine, and multiple certifications, for now.
Philbert
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