Chainsaw protection advice

[foche911]

I need some advice on best protective pants, gloves and helmet combo. Also where to get these. I've already decided to wear Viking boots, unless someone can tell me a better choice. Also any other advice will be appreciated. Am I missing something? All ground cutting, no climbing. Treerows and creek firewood. Some felling up to 36" max.

 

[redprospector]

Bailey's & Labonville are both sponsors of this site, and both cary chaps.
I prefer my Mac-T hard hat, but a lot of folks like plastic. Either way you go you need to wear a hard hat.
I don't wear gloves when cutting, unless it's cold (that's just me).
You've already decided on your boots.
The best chainsaw protection advice I can give you is; Keep your head outa your butt, and don't get in over your head.
A chainsaw is like a jealous woman, take your mind off of her for even a second, and she will get your attention.

Andy

 

[foche911]

I think I want pants, not chaps. I looked Jonsered site, they have pants. Also boots. Does anyone know if theirs are as good as Vikings?

 

[nhlogga]

I have the jonsered pants and they are very confortable but I like the ones Baileys sells better as they are lighter and are lined with all kevlar which imo is much better. The jonsered boots are just as good as the vikings.

 

[chemist]

I think I want pants, not chaps. I looked Jonsered site, they have pants. Also boots. Does anyone know if theirs are as good as Vikings?

I have vikings, which model are you thinking? make sure to get bama socks...

I put a good insole in mine as well. But the bama socks are key!

 

[foche911]

Where does one buy the Bama socks?

 

[GASoline71]

In Alabama?

Gary

 

[dingeryote]

Where does one buy the Bama socks?

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!

JK.

Viking boots have been on my list for a while for winter cutting.
Ain't tried 'em yet.

Cuttin' pants seem like a good idea untill it's 80 degrees and ya gotta do some cutting, so ya skip wearing 'em.

Take a gander at the chaps again unless you are going to be cutting in the winter only.
The full wraps ain't bad, and ya never out grow 'em.LOL!!

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[Gologit]

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!

JK.

Viking boots have been on my list for a while for winter cutting.
Ain't tried 'em yet.

Cuttin' pants seem like a good idea untill it's 80 degrees and ya gotta do some cutting, so ya skip wearing 'em.

Take a gander at the chaps again unless you are going to be cutting in the winter only.
The full wraps ain't bad, and ya never out grow 'em.LOL!!

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

Try the Vikings...they're great. I got a pair from Bailey's last year for a winter logging job. They're heavy, and not very flexible, but after awhile you get used to that. I could work all day and have dry warm feet. Gotta like that!

 

[slowp]

Put them on a boot dryer every night, unless you live in a dry climate and have sweatless feet. I call my Vikings, the sauna boots. Good boots, but in the words of the front toothless hooktender, "They make your feet thweat." The Bama socks don't fit in mine. Not with the felt insole, which is needed in the winter.

My Vikings also inspire dat funny accent to spout out. Yah.

 

[Greystoke]

Bailey's & Labonville are both sponsors of this site, and both cary chaps.
I prefer my Mac-T hard hat, but a lot of folks like plastic. Either way you go you need to wear a hard hat.
I don't wear gloves when cutting, unless it's cold (that's just me).
You've already decided on your boots.

The best chainsaw protection advice I can give you is; Keep your head outa your butt, and don't get in over your head.
A chainsaw is like a jealous woman, take your mind off of her for even a second, and she will get your attention.

Andy

Good Advice That is the best protection there is.

 

[chemist]

Put them on a boot dryer every night, unless you live in a dry climate and have sweatless feet. I call my Vikings, the sauna boots. Good boots, but in the words of the front toothless hooktender, "They make your feet thweat." The Bama socks don't fit in mine. Not with the felt insole, which is needed in the winter.

My Vikings also inspire dat funny accent to spout out. Yah.

My whole body aches when my feet are wet. I had major problems with rubber boots until I got shined on the bama socks. Now my feet are always dry (provided you wear moisture wick socks as well) I fit my boots to include the bama socks now.

I can still wear rubber boots in the summer, the outside of the bama socks are wet, but my feet are dry.

Saves buying the 300$ plus leather chainsaw boots. They are good too, but get stuck out in a bit of rain and mud and you'll appreciate the rubber boots in the summer as well!

 

[dancan]

On long (all day) jobs I rotate between two pair of my rubber loggers .
I was talking to my sales guy from a local supply house and asked him about Bama's and he told me they were a must for miners when he was in that supply business so I asked him for some but he had none , asked him if he sold rubber boots with this new company he said "Heck yes , all kinds " so I asked "Why no Bama's?"...I got a free pair coming since he just realized all the lost sales and revenue :biggrinbounce2: .

 

[bullbuck]

lastr few years i have been on an open cab choker cat during the winter,and when i have to push road or pull trucks etc.that cold steel soaks right into my feet quick!i have tried 60 below zero sorels,and they work good,but you have to replace the liners or they lose their effectiveness,last couple of years i have been buying last years overstock price snowboard boots,they offer tons of support they are lightweight,nice and warm,little bit clumsy,but hey what winter boot isnt?i also use them to cut,no protection there but you aint supposed to cut your boot anyways!

 

[dingeryote]

Try the Vikings...they're great. I got a pair from Bailey's last year for a winter logging job. They're heavy, and not very flexible, but after awhile you get used to that. I could work all day and have dry warm feet. Gotta like that!

Heavy and not flexible eh?

Sounds like Mickey mouse boots or my old Gold seal swampers.

I do most of my "Iffy" cutting in winter when it's either wet,muddy and cold, or just cold, so I have been looking. Maybe I'll get a pair for Christmas.

Hows the toe room in 'em?

I have a damned hereditary trait that Granny gave me. Upturned toes.
Most steel toe boots and shoes give me bloody feet in short order.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[fry]

Viking Chainsaw boots

Hi,

I just came from a yard sale and picked up two brand new pair of Viking Bushwackers for $80. One pair of boots is Class 1 and the other is Class 3.

My question is: What are the chainsaw speed ratings for each class? Which pair of boots is the better pair that offer more protection?

Thanks,
Fry

 

[GlenWimpy]

I need some advice on best protective pants, gloves and helmet combo. Also where to get these. I've already decided to wear Viking boots, unless someone can tell me a better choice. Also any other advice will be appreciated. Am I missing something? All ground cutting, no climbing. Treerows and creek firewood. Some felling up to 36" max.

Best advice: Don't loan it to relatives , don't let your ground men use it!

Make them buy and maintain there own saws!

Or you'll be buying lots of chains , and taking it apart every night cleaning the sawdust out of the carburetor and oil pump!

 

[jmstrading]

I need some advice on best protective pants, gloves and helmet combo. Also where to get these. I've already decided to wear Viking boots, unless someone can tell me a better choice. Also any other advice will be appreciated. Am I missing something? All ground cutting, no climbing. Treerows and creek firewood. Some felling up to 36" max.

From my experience, this is some of the best chainsaw protection:
Chain Saw Safety Longstone Boots
Husqvarna Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's
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