361 is up and running now, need chaps

[RCR 3 EVER]

The Stihl chaps are 40" long with 6 layer,the 9 layer only comes in up to 36" length. I looked at longer version and they are 2" above ankle or at top of a low boot.
The Labonville chaps are the right length but the waist is several inches way too wide.

I will probably just get the Stihl's for now and try them out, as they at least fit. It sounds as if the Labonville chaps will be falling down around my ankles. I will keep looking at other brands and comparing them though.

On the helmet side I was using some no name yellow helmet,seperate muffs and no fog goggles that always fogged up. The goggles were always the the first to get thrown down in frustration of looking through a fog.:bang:

I decided to upgrade to a new helmet system when I bought the saw. I got the Stihl helmet with muffs and shield attached. Now that I look at it, it has metal arms for the muffs.
But the new setup definetly fits better and looks better than the getup I was wearing.

 

[4will]

I'm curious about the Labonvilles. It's always fun to shop for gear. The Husky helmet makes me curious too. I haven't seen one in a shop anywhere. Something else to explore.

The black chaps have the "Stihl Pro" embroidery on them but that doesn't mean that they aren't marketed as such to sell to non-pros who like the look. I just know the price was great and I figured I couldn't go wrong.

I'm still curious if anyone has used the new style Stihl helmet. Now I'm curious how it compares to the Husky helmet.

 

[SawTroll]

Chaps are not usual at all here, protective trousers are the norm - the Stihl Forestwear Comforts, made but Pro-Tech is really light and comfortable.
This year even Husky and Jred have their versions of it, but I prefere the design of the Stihl ones.

Both Witchy and I have them, and I believe Bermie has them also.

 

[Bermie]

Oh yeah, I have the FULL protection (class C) Stilhl forest trousers.
I have to admit right now its like wearing blankets on my legs - H.O.T.!!!
Next on the list are some class A's, front protection only, for the summer as they will be cooler and lighter. Have to order them from the UK at double the dollar! probably over $200.

 

[slowp]

On the helmet side I was using some no name yellow helmet,seperate muffs and no fog goggles that always fogged up. The goggles were always the the first to get thrown down in frustration of looking through a fog.:bang:

You can get mesh "goggles" to wear. I fog the glasses up in the winter so wear the mesh ones. The bad thing is that the ones I got are black mesh and if it is a dark and stormy day, like every day in November, December and most in January, February etc to July, they are like wearing sunglasses and make things darker. We are the mole people during the winter.

 

[Bigbob]

Need a part number

anybody have the part number for the plastic orange hood that fits over the clyinder near the handle for the 361?

Thanks,

Bigbob

 

[pgg]

Chainsaw helmets are seemingly designed by people lacking in clues, the visor should seal onto the helmets front peak to stop all sawdust from falling into your eyes when looking upwards, depending on hemet brand, you can seal the gap with a glued strip of sponge rubber or suchlike. Goggles are a waste of time in most situations, they fog too easily, waste of time, fly-eyes are a pita because they're too dark when under the trees and on gloomy days and ya can't flip em open/close like a visor, for the 'long haul' day in day out, a visor's the only way to go..

 

[SinglerM]

I covered the Husky logo with some stickers.

:hmm3grin2orange: :biggrinbounce2:

 

[SawTroll]

Oh yeah, I have the FULL protection (class C) Stilhl forest trousers.
I have to admit right now its like wearing blankets on my legs - H.O.T.!!!
Next on the list are some class A's, front protection only, for the summer as they will be cooler and lighter. Have to order them from the UK at double the dollar! probably over $200.

Ours are class A, and real light and comfortable - thet aren't offered in other styles here.

They cost more than 300USD here, but we got a good offer on them......

Here is Witchy, with the corresponding jacket as well......

 

[SawTroll]

Here is another picture, first time use of the 5100SH;

 

[lync]

PPe

Bought a pair of SIP 5.1 stretch protective pants good for climbing as well as ground work no hotter than a pair of jeans. Sherrill has a anti fog product that works on safety glasses it takes 2/3 applications but once youve got it coated no fog at all!!
Corey

 

[West Texas]

I returned a pair of Labonville chaps as they were too "V" shaped and covered the outside part of my legs; but, not the inside of my upper thighs, which is where I wanted the coverage. They graciously took them back. I later bought a set of 'full wrap' chaps on eBay with triple straps and could not be happier.

 

[4will]

You guys have me interested in full wrap chaps or pants. Good input, thanks.

 

[SawTroll]

You guys have me interested in full wrap chaps or pants. Good input, thanks.

Front protection is enough (it is actually a bit more, on the left side of both legs), you don't cut behind your back, I guess......:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :yoyo: :yoyo:

 

[Just Mow]

Front protection is enough (it is actually a bit more, on the left side of both legs), you don't cut behind your back, I guess......:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :yoyo: :yoyo:

No but sometimes you just don't know who your friends are

 

[Bermie]

Chainsaw helmets are seemingly designed by people lacking in clues, the visor should seal onto the helmets front peak to stop all sawdust from falling into your eyes when looking upwards, depending on hemet brand, you can seal the gap with a glued strip of sponge rubber or suchlike. Goggles are a waste of time in most situations, they fog too easily, waste of time, fly-eyes are a pita because they're too dark when under the trees and on gloomy days and ya can't flip em open/close like a visor, for the 'long haul' day in day out, a visor's the only way to go..

If you get the Stihl visor it comes with an orange (of course!) bit of material with elastic that covers the gap between the top of the visor and the helmet. See the pic (also sporting the Sthil trousers)They come with the petzl climbing helmets because they have no peak, but I also got a craftsman groundie helmet that had the same visor, the 'gap cover' and unbranded peltor muffs (all for $35!!!)

 

[Just Mow]

If you get the Stihl visor it comes with an orange (of course!) bit of material with elastic that covers the gap between the top of the visor and the helmet. See the pic (also sporting the Sthil trousers)They come with the petzl climbing helmets because they have no peak, but I also got a craftsman groundie helmet that had the same visor, the 'gap cover' and unbranded peltor muffs (all for $35!!!)

Nice picture.

 

[SawTroll]

No but sometimes you just don't know who your friends are

Maybe I'll buy full body armour, made of steel, the next time........:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Just Mow]

Maybe I'll but full body armour, made of steel, the next time........:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

Just get the lightweight version.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[pgg]

Thanks Berm, I'm gonna check out that helmet setup in your pic, like the look of the air-vents and dust catcher, never seen one like that here, but if it's stihl, they'd supposedly be available down here, serious bar on that saw