361 is up and running now, need chaps

[RCR 3 EVER]

Our family of 4 cutters have always known about chaps but just never got around to getting them,and in 34 years of cutting no injuries with chainsaws to report.:biggrinbounce2:
But now that I have my own chainsaw and am getting clumsier by the day it seems,that's how back injury started.
We have gloves, helmets and ear protection but need chaps.

If stihl makes great chainsaws like the 361 , do they also make the BEST chaps, dealer has 6 layer full wrap style and they are barely long enough.
Bailey's are knicker length and I need minimum of 44" long.
Labonville has a neat video and a good fit but anybody know or hopefully not experience the best chaps?
I have come around to feeling the need for the chaps but with so many versions,amount of layers,etc it is a losing battle and budget is getting smaller with every venture to the store.

 

[Log Splitter]

Most here would most likely say the Labonville chaps are the best. Of course, that's from watching Labonville's own video.

I have a pair of Stihl chaps myself. If I ever get my saw into them I'll post how well they worked here.

 

[GASoline71]

Chaps are for cowboys...:help:











Oops... did I just say that out loud?:biggrinbounce2:

Gary

 

[logbutcher]

Get 'Em...NOW

Enough with this macho stuff guys. Check out the accident reports from those who work wood for real: get, use chaps. They might save your life.
Ask around :deadhorse: here, how many of us learned by stupidity to use PPE.
It works. It is not a PITA. Too many ill-informed scars from ignorance.
PPE = full head gear, full chaps, steel toes, gloves, BRAIN. That's it.
The one slice that can kill is the one on your femoral artery. Don't know "femoral" ? Then put your saw away....now. :deadhorse:
Think about how you learned to use firearms, or Semtex, or, flight. The word is : BE SAFE.
Now I'm biased: I took the Game of Logging program because I was scared straight after an accident. It is required for full-time loggers here . I learned a lot, how to be safe AND cut efficiently and fast. Actually hard fun.
JMHO :biggrinbounce2:

 

[joatmon]

Chaps are for cowboys...:help:


Oops... did I just say that out loud?:biggrinbounce2:

Gary

That Brokeback movie's a scarin' ya ain't it Gary?

 

[GASoline71]

That Brokeback movie's a scarin' ya ain't it Gary?

HAHAHAHAHA! uhhh... :biggrinbounce2: :biggrinbounce2: :biggrinbounce2:

Gary

 

[Cedarkerf]

Chaps are for cowboys...:help










Oops... did I just say that out loud?:biggrinbounce2:

Gary

Cow girls look real good in a pair of chaps wearin not:censored: .....oops we're all doin a little to much thinkin out loud.

 

[RCR 3 EVER]

I know any chap will do the job and is better than not wearing chaps.

But,the question remains is about the materials they are made of. Stihl's has some unknown name of material and others like Labonville include Kevlar of which bullet proof vest are made of.
Other PPE are just made of latex but that is for another forum.:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :censored:

 

[PA Plumber]

Here's my 2 cents.

The Stihl chaps are fairly light weight but easliy tear in briars, brush, branch ends, etc. Also, the ones I have are not reversible.

The Labonville chaps are a little heavy but reversible and quite durable in stickers, brush, etc.

The Labonville chaps have saved my bacon (actually my left thigh!) one time. Would have easily been a few stitches. I glued the cut on the chaps shut, reversed them and now have a new leg on the left side. I know this is not recommended nor encouraged, but I did it anyway.

My pick up truck was getting its annual safety inspection today so I had to take my plumbing van up to log. I forgot to throw in my chaps. After I got to the woods I noticed this and turned around and came back home.

It just isn't worth it to me to cut without chaps!!

 

[2000ssm6]

I know any chap will do the job and is better than not wearing chaps.

But,the question remains is about the materials they are made of. Stihl's has some unknown name of material and others like Labonville include Kevlar of which bullet proof vest are made of.
Other PPE are just made of latex but that is for another forum.:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :censored:

I have the green camo 6 layers by Stihl. I have not put the bar into my leg but I'm sure it would stop it. A buddy of mine watched a wide open 660 get stopped by 9 layers quick. Scared the guy all to heck but proved a valueable lesson. I have a pair of Elvex also that came from the state, they feel good.

Now I need a pic of the girl with only chaps on:jester:

 

[Austin1]

I know any chap will do the job and is better than not wearing chaps.

But,the question remains is about the materials they are made of. Stihl's has some unknown name of material and others like Labonville include Kevlar of which bullet proof vest are made of.
Other PPE are just made of latex but that is for another forum.:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :censored:

I wear Husky chaps I figure they make the best saw's, so the chaps must be good, too bad they are not Jred Red Then they would look better! That should get allot of hate mail!:opcorn: But Just try and find A good brand name that fits you.Kinda like saw's eh.

 

[Austin1]

Now I need a pic of the girl with only chaps on:jester:

I would post one for ya but it is not the moderators I fear for doing something like that!

 

[2000ssm6]

I would post one for ya but it is not the moderators I fear for doing something like that!

That's cool, it's the thought that counts!!!

 

[lync]

Hindsight 20/20

When you cut yourself you will be wishing you wore them. Stick a trauma bandage in the chap pocket just in case. As far as helmet and safety glasses, once you make it a habit you will feel strange working without them.

Corey
Don't wear them for you ,wear them for you family!!

 

[adkranger]

Don't wear them for you ,wear them for you family!!

Yup, yup. Well said.

 

[Just Mow]

Our family of 4 cutters have always known about chaps but just never got around to getting them,and in 34 years of cutting no injuries with chainsaws to report.:biggrinbounce2:
But now that I have my own chainsaw and am getting clumsier by the day it seems,that's how back injury started.
We have gloves, helmets and ear protection but need chaps.

If stihl makes great chainsaws like the 361 , do they also make the BEST chaps, dealer has 6 layer full wrap style and they are barely long enough.
Bailey's are knicker length and I need minimum of 44" long.
Labonville has a neat video and a good fit but anybody know or hopefully not experience the best chaps?
I have come around to feeling the need for the chaps but with so many versions,amount of layers,etc it is a losing battle and budget is getting smaller with every venture to the store.

With the 361, I would look into using a 9 layer pair of chaps. I wear the wrap chaps in 9 layer from Stihl. They are washable where many others are not.

 

[HEAVY FUEL]

I've got the orange stihl pair I think they are 6 layer and are really comfortable. I
don't go in the woods without them. I like chaps just for walking through prickly
ash and brush. Just be careful when you back up!!!:sword: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[4will]

Can I hijack the thread a little while everyone is talking PPE?

I have the black Stihl "pro" (not sure why they're pro) chaps. From a kit Stihl apparently sold a couple of years ago with gloves and a bag. Got them off ebay. Only input is something already mentioned, they are a little too short.

I like the idea of keeping a trauma bandage in the pocket. Mine don't have a pocket but I will at least put one in a ziplock with my other chainsaw stuff and stick it in my pants pocket when I'm working. Maybe I'll tape it in the top of my helmet.

Speaking of helmet, that's why I wanted to hijack. I have the older Stihl helmet. Anyone have the new Stihl helmet with the plastic arms holding the earmuffs (as opposed to the metal arms)?

I like my helmet but the earmuffs move around some and the helmet band has to be almost uncomfortably tight to keep the helmet from moving on my head (maybe it's my head's fault).

Anyway, just curious if anyone has input on the helmet. I'm considering an upgrade.

 

[masiman]

Speaking of helmet, that's why I wanted to hijack. I have the older Stihl helmet. Anyone have the new Stihl helmet with the plastic arms holding the earmuffs (as opposed to the metal arms)?

I like my helmet but the earmuffs move around some and the helmet band has to be almost uncomfortably tight to keep the helmet from moving on my head (maybe it's my head's fault).

I have the Labonville 6 ply full wrap chaps and the Baileys 6 ply. A definite difference in them. The Labonvilles are much heavier and hotter. I have a 32" inseam and I am wearing the XL's. The Large was a bit too short and the XL's are maybe an inch long but I'd rather have that than the too short. Even with the extra insulation and heat from the Labonville's, the Bailey's only get used if I have someone cutting with me that does not have them on.

As for helmets, I don't have the Stihl. I do have the Peltor with the metal arms. I have to tighten mine down also. However I did just get a Petzl climbing helmet and have started wearing that more often. It does not have the face shield so I have been wearing Bug-eyez with that setup. I also got the Petzl with the NRR 27 muffs. They are much bulkier but they sure do keep things quiet.

 

[Log Splitter]

Can I hijack the thread a little while everyone is talking PPE?

I have the black Stihl "pro" (not sure why they're pro) chaps. From a kit Stihl apparently sold a couple of years ago with gloves and a bag. Got them off ebay. Only input is something already mentioned, they are a little too short.

I like the idea of keeping a trauma bandage in the pocket. Mine don't have a pocket but I will at least put one in a ziplock with my other chainsaw stuff and stick it in my pants pocket when I'm working. Maybe I'll tape it in the top of my helmet.

Speaking of helmet, that's why I wanted to hijack. I have the older Stihl helmet. Anyone have the new Stihl helmet with the plastic arms holding the earmuffs (as opposed to the metal arms)?

I like my helmet but the earmuffs move around some and the helmet band has to be almost uncomfortably tight to keep the helmet from moving on my head (maybe it's my head's fault).

Anyway, just curious if anyone has input on the helmet. I'm considering an upgrade.

I THINK the black Stihl chaps without the pockets are the 'non pro' version.

My saws are Stihls (all but the old Poulans) but I wear a Husky hardhat. Unlike their saws, Husky makes the best helmet.

I covered the Husky logo with some stickers. I stole the idea from somebody else on AS.