stretch air

[SteveBullman]

if anyones debating wether to cough up the extortionate money these trousers cost, i just got my first pair and after spending the day going up and down 80ft poplars i can confirm they are the dogs genitalia

 

[Nathan Wreyford]

They making them in Class C protection now

They are the best protection there is

 

[SteveBullman]

they are, but you seen the price tag!! the type A are pricey enough

 

[Nathan Wreyford]

the A are €190 here. The ones with the extra "wear/thorn protection" are €215.

 

[SteveBullman]

sounds about right, i just paid £137 inc vat
think the type c are about £200 inc vat. that would probably work out best part of 300euros

 

[jkrueger]

Originally posted by stephenbullman
sounds about right, i just paid £137 inc vat
think the type c are about £200 inc vat. that would probably work out best part of 300euros

OK, clue us usa guys in ..., what are they? A pic?
Jack

 

[Tom Dunlap]

They are primo chain saw protection pants.

A Pound is about $1.80 and a Euro is about $1.20 now...you do the math.

Go to Proclimber and take a look.

Tom

 

[ORclimber]

So do you wear the same pair every stinkin' day?

 

[Newfie]

"So do you wear the same pair every stinkin' day?"

More likely the same stinkin' pair every day.

 

[SteveBullman]

http://www.proclimber.co.uk/proclimber-news-stretch-air.htm

heres a link to them. i got the blue pair which aren't pictured and look a little more manly.

and yes we wear the same stinking pair every single day.
well actually some of us have a couple pairs and alternate them
its the law here to climb in protection unlike over there

 

[SteveBullman]

be patient my furry friend

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Originally posted by stephenbullman
its the law here to climb in protection unlike over there

That law does not apply if you don't use a chainsaw in the tree, right? Is there a link you can post to that legislation?
Why can't the regulators find a real job?

Muscle-power cuts <_8" oak well enough. Let the poor dog keep all his parts.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Does the employer typically pay for the saw protective gear? If so, I bet that causes some issues with how many pairs he lets you buy on the company tab.

 

[SteveBullman]

yes its only in force if you are using a chainsaw
i'll see if i can find a link and post it

 

[SteveBullman]

actually i believe for tree climbing operations type C trousers must be worn

 

[SteveBullman]

yep sorry assumed you'd know.
type a are front leg protection and type c are all round protection, verrrry hot and restrictive

 

[SteveBullman]

needless to say although its law i dont climb with type c, and i doubt many others do either. i have a pair that i had to buy when i did a test, and they aren't too bad to wear in the winter
i also think type c are good for people just starting out using chainsaws on the ground

the way things are going over here i wouldnt be surprised if we're all wearing chainsaw protective jackets before long
wouldn't that be special

 

[teressa green]

yeah tried a pair ,very good fitting and plenty of flexibility in the material ,but just didnt find them hard wearing enough ,developed tears and rips within 2 days ,sticking to the sips and kneeflex,bit to fashionable for serious tree work,look good stood at the bar though,,,,, if thats your scene,,,

 

[SteveBullman]

hmmm thats not good to hear. i've heard elsewhere how hardwearing they are.
besides they are made from ripstop so they should be better than a standard trouser material

 

[wiley_p]

I'm interested, but do they come in less sporty colors? green maybe? If I showed up in the woods with those on and a Makita 7900 the boys might beat me up for sure.