Chaps, Which ones are favorites?

[GLOBOTREE]

I am looking to buy some chaps but see there are many kinds of them. I run Husky saws so was lookin at Husky chaps, there are several models.
What are ya'lls favorites?

 

[Mack]

If you get Jonsered chaps your Huskies will cut faster.

 

[Lakeside53]

Make sure you wear jeans and shorts beneath your chaps...


I've only used the Stihl chaps, and they work fine... After a few weeks they are all so filthy you can't tell one brand from another.

 

[woodsrider]

If you like Husky, these are my favorite:

Pro Forest Wrap Chaps

Rugged 1000 Denier Cordura shell with tool pockets. 5-layer Kev-Malimot blend chain saw protection on the front, sides and full calf. Meets the ASTM F1897, ANSI Z133.1 Standard and is UL Classified. Meets OSHA Regulation 1910-266. Machine washable.Part Number Description

605 00 10-50 36"-38" (Orange)
605 00 10-51 36"-38" (Blue)
605 00 10-52 40"-42" (Orange)

 

[Xtra]

Labonville . . . they make/supply chaps for several companies.
www.labonville.com

 

[GLOBOTREE]

I definitely like pockets/pouches.
What is the difference between wrap chaps and apron chaps??

 

[Joseph]

For What it is Worth....

I have been researching for a pair of protective pants or bibs for myself.

I feel the one's made in Europe to meet European Standers provide more protection.

I say this as, Class C protective pants or bibs have 9 layers of material as compared to 4 or 7 in the US Standard.

The Brand I have been looking at is SIP Protection. manufactures in Belgium by Sioen Industries. There Total Protection Styles.

TALL FIT TROUSERS TOTAL PROTECTION
Model / Style 1SR6.

TOTAL PROTECTION BIB & BRACE TROUSERS
Model / Style 1SG6

There English Web sit Catalog is at URL:

http://www.sioen.be/itemtemplates/deelsites/content_garment.asp?pTaal=ENG&pSite=sip

Also the clothing look stylish.

Just have to purchase the items from Europe.

Just My Opinion.....For What it is Worth.

Regards

Joseph

 

[Blowdown1]

labonville seems to offer the best bang for the $$. But they run a little short, so go a size longer if you want them to cover down to your feet.

 

[Husky372]

I have and like (for chaps) the labonville's. But I usually prefer to wear my husky pants.

 

[woodsrider]

Joseph:

Thanks for the linky to the Sioen pdf catalog. It looks like they make some quality protective gear, and their catalog is very well done and informative.

 

[Joseph]

Yes, All there Clothing looks First Class.

I think I will be purchasing one of there bib's, model 1SG6.

Located a Dealer On-line in the UK.

 

[kf_tree]

sherrill sells some of the sip gear, i have no idea how their price's compare to a uk dealer though.

 

[Morpheus]

I got me a pair of the 4100's from the wife for Christmas. Not cheap but I'd never cheap out on protective gear. Gotta love a wife in the forestry biz.

http://www.canswe.com/pants.php