802climber
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Are Husqvarna chainsaw pants any good? Sounds like Labonville are the way to go? Anyone know anything about the Timber Savage pants?
Anyone interested in Safety? Try some chainsaw trousers.
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I have a pair of Jonsered pants - smooth, heavy nylon with protective fabric in the front and part-way around the calves. Breathable knit fabric on the backside and the upper legs. Says 'Made in Canada'. About $70 at a local Jonsered dealer, which is about the same as a mid-range pair of chaps.
I thought that they would be lots cooler than jeans and chaps. They are probably somewhat cooler, but I noticed that I could not just take them off during lunch and breaks to cool off on hot days, like the chaps. I will have to start wearing gym shorts underneath them so I can drop the pants in the city.
But, I do find that the pants are less restrictive than jeans + chaps, especially due to the lack of chap straps around my legs. So I think that it is a trade off. Chaps might be better for occasional cutting, and when shared by crew members; pants for all day cutting. Whatever you prefer or what is more comfortable, as long as you are wearing one or the other.
Philbert
I thought that they would be lots cooler than jeans and chaps. They are probably somewhat cooler, but I noticed that I could not just take them off during lunch and breaks to cool off on hot days, like the chaps. I will have to start wearing gym shorts underneath them so I can drop the pants in the city.
But, I do find that the pants are less restrictive than jeans + chaps, especially due to the lack of chap straps around my legs. So I think that it is a trade off. Chaps might be better for occasional cutting, and when shared by crew members; pants for all day cutting. Whatever you prefer or what is more comfortable, as long as you are wearing one or the other.
Philbert
802climber
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Nevermind I guess Labonville doesn't make pants. Timber Savage ones seem to be hard if not impossible to find the all-black ones they used to have.
Been thinking for awhile about getting a pair of the Husky ones? Are the Jonsered ones a whole different thing?
The Husky ones are a bit more pricey than some, is it worth it? This would be for fall-winter with wool pants underneath if necessary..
Been thinking for awhile about getting a pair of the Husky ones? Are the Jonsered ones a whole different thing?
The Husky ones are a bit more pricey than some, is it worth it? This would be for fall-winter with wool pants underneath if necessary..
I would think that Husky and Jonsered have similar suppliers, but you never know.
There are pants sold as 'summer' and 'winter' versions - the protective pads add some insulation as well as protection. If you get the winter ones, at most, you should need long underwear underneath.
Philbert
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