Best place and best price for chaps?

[HUSKYMAN]

Ok, lets have a hypothetical situation here for a second.

Lets say LOGGER A is in his back yard working one morning and bounces his modified 55 off his shin and requires many stitches. LOGGER A decides it might be a good idea to try chaps, but has never used them before.

Would a set of chaps have prevented LOGGER A's injury?
What is the best brand/type of chaps?
Where is the best place to order them?

This is all hypothetical of course

 

[jokers]

Hi LOGGER A, er, ah, Huskyman, yes the chaps would have prevented the hypothetical injury, man I hope it`s hypothetical! As for the best chaps, no particular brand but full wrap class A offer the most protection for chaps. Pants and bibs are another option, but it`s important to be sure that the protection covers the inside of your left calf as a minimum, high likelyhood of injury here. I have to be honest and say the I don`t know what Sherril`s offers, but they must have some to look at. Other mail order sources are [email protected], he`s got Swedepro which are top of the line, but pricier than some of the others, commercialcutters.com, Husky and Stihl chaps for fair prices, bailey`s-online.com. madsen`s, and cutterschoice.com, and npadist.com has Elvex ProChaps for $35 in their closeout section, but they are not the full wraps, but anything is better than nothing. These are just a few of the first places that come to mind, there are many others. like cottersales.com and arbordirect.com that may also be able to set you up. Remember, the chaps should be a little shorter than your regular pants. Good luck in your search. Russ

 

[johncinco]

online auction

they are on there all the time. Brand new. Mine were a little long, and let me tell you they are not easy to have altered. I paid $49

 

[Jumper]

Chaps

I got my chaps through an upscale tool supplier up here-they are currently US$69.95 through their on line catalogue, and meet US UL standards, in addition to Canadian ones. Both my pants(one are "Big Bill"-lightweight, the other FIV-a little heavier(and more expensive) I got through retail work wear outlets; they are quite easily obtainable there. Most chainsaw dealers also stock them as well though I suspect you are paying a little more for the privilage of having Stihl or Husky grace your butt.

For the record I prefer the pants in all but the hottest days, when the chaps are convenient because I can remove them quickly and just wear my jeans instead when not using a saw.

 

[don]

[email protected]

He is a very fair man to buy from. He will even call you/email to make sure you are satisfied.

 

[don]

Oh one word of advice

Don't know how you are built but suspenders work wonders when I am using the chaps.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Well LOGGER A, er, I checked Sherrill's site and they have chaps and pants. Has anyone used their pants? Do they breathe as well as they claim? I dont want to be roasted out

 

[Dennis]

The best pant I have found out there is a riggers pant, made by CanSwe Dist, here in BC..they are lightwieght and very durable...they retail at 128cdn....

 

[Jumper]

Re: Oh one word of advice/Seconded

Originally posted by don
Don't know how you are built but suspenders work wonders when I am using the chaps.

I agree totally-they do not shift around as much.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Well I have decided I do not want chaps. After looking at the pictures everywhere they would not have prevented LOGGER A's injury! He was cut only 1 or two inches above the ankle, right below where the chaps start.

I am thinking about the pants that Sherrills sells, because they would have worked, I just want to make sure they are flexible and breathe a little

 

[rbtree]

The Husky pants are very flexible and comfortable. But I'm wondering if a saw caught them that low on the cuff, if they would be successful enough to avoid injury. One would hope so, but the cuff is cut rather loosely...

 

[johncinco]

chaps would work

My chaps come down over the tops of my foots, er feet. Even after I had a couple inches altered off. I tried those pants, I am in SW MI, and they were to hot here, so unless you are up in the UP by the iron mine, you might not like them spring through fall. The chaps have your back end and back of legs open to get a little air. Plus when you take a break yo ucan slip them right off. Just what I think anyway.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

No I am in Saginaw. I could only dream of living in da UP instead of being a troll

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I've got a pair of Husky pants and Jonsered pants. I like the Johnnys better. They're more breathable and the backs area little higher. With suspenders most of the sawdust is kept out. The Jonny pants have higher quality zippers than the Husky's too. I know climbers who had to cut the pockets open to get their keys out.

Does anyone know where to get chaps with zipper closures instead of the straps?

Tom

 

[Marky Mark]

chaps

I purchased the class a style large I am 32 inseam and had the adjustable staps altered, they go over the tops of my boots. I had the local shoe maker sew in another stap on the botoms the stay secure. I payed 15 for him to do the work and that include the material and plastic clamps.
Small Price to pay than loosing some legs tissue.

I would rather have the inconvience of the chaps than having to feel a chain saw blowing through my leg.


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[chainsawworld]

when buying leg protection make sure they are UL approved. good protection will cover from the waist down to over-lap the top of the boot. remember, leg protection only works when you wear them!! marty

 

[Kevin]

I bought Husqvarna chaps and had the legs altered to fit only to discover that Stihl chaps come in different sizes.

 

[jsikkema1]

I prefer chaps...

Whats nice about chaps is that they are on and off quick...
Wear some tall boots (which you should be doing anyway) and they will protect you.
The pants are really made for the guys who climb trees- I don't do that anymore...

Here is a pic of the Swede Pro full wrap chap... note that they have 4 straps per leg and the flap covers your calf area.
Same chap as what Stihl sells p/n 0000-886-3204 without the Stihl logo (advertisement)
Jeff

<img src=http://www.stmyer.com/sawpics/chaps005.jpg>

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Mark,

Did you have a stirrup sewed on to keep the bottom of the cuff in place or did you have another strap with buckles added to the bottom to snug around your ankle?

Tom

 

[JimL]

I use stihl chaps.

Sadly i just bought a new pair, tossed them in my tool box. got them out yesterday and there was a gallon of 90wt gear oil in there. the vibrations rubbed a hole in the bottom of the bottle. now i got one soaked pair of chaps. hung them up and gravity is slowly getting some of it out.