I bought a pair of Husqvarna full-wrap chaps because I wanted the additional protection for the back of my legs. I was surprised after wearing them for several hours that the back flap had bunched and shifted, leaving the back of my calves exposed!!!
The straps are only sewn on part way across the bottom, presumably to allow adjustment for thick or skinny legs. However, this allows too much flop for the flap.
Back home, I put the chaps on and measured to find a practical minimum and maximum amount of overlap for me. Leaving 4 inches of flap (the factory left 8 inches) works for me, and still should accommodate someone with pencil thin legs.
So now I need to stitch/tack each strap (6) TO THE OUTSIDE SHELL ONLY an additional 4 inches to keep the flap in place.
This model of Husqvarna chaps were made in Mexico if that makes a difference.
Philbert
The straps are only sewn on part way across the bottom, presumably to allow adjustment for thick or skinny legs. However, this allows too much flop for the flap.
Back home, I put the chaps on and measured to find a practical minimum and maximum amount of overlap for me. Leaving 4 inches of flap (the factory left 8 inches) works for me, and still should accommodate someone with pencil thin legs.
So now I need to stitch/tack each strap (6) TO THE OUTSIDE SHELL ONLY an additional 4 inches to keep the flap in place.
This model of Husqvarna chaps were made in Mexico if that makes a difference.
Philbert