Chaps

[Redhorse]

When I was looking at getting my first pair it seems that I was always getting poked in the back of legs with limbs. I was cutting a lot of blown down Osage Orange with twisted branches. I got the full wrap to protect the back of my legs from those pokes.
I mainly cut firewood and now feel Naked without them.

 

[wudpirat]

Labonville full wraps for me.
If I'm cutting in a clear area, I don't use the bottom strap. I just hook it together in front, no dangling loose ends.

 

[Philbert]

I also had a problem with my Husky full wrap chaps leaving my calf unprotected. Had to 'mod' the straps a little.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husky-wrap-chaps-mod.126733/

Philbert

 

[z71mike]

As a firewood hack, I don't even own chaps. Flame on! \m/

 

[Rockjock]

As a firewood hack, I don't even own chaps. Flame on! \m/

OMG!! you gonna cut your legs off! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!??!?!?!!!??!

 

[MCW]

OMG!! you gonna cut your legs off! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!??!?!?!!!??!

You beat me to it. I've already alerted the authorities.

 

[redoakneck]

Sold mine for smokes, whiskey, race fuel, a cheap parachute and an entry fee for a bull riding competition this weekend.

... figured if yer gonna be stupid, prove it!!!!!

 

[MCW]

I have a funny story about a mate of mine. He cut his thigh with his 200T while pruning citrus trees. He then buys a pair of chaps off me and proceeds to cut his forearm open a few weeks later and his big toe a month or so after that with the same saw. The forearm injury was nearly into tendons but he was very lucky and the big toe was when he kicked the saw on the floor of his shed in bare feet in the dark. Some people are just destined to hurt themselves no matter how much protection they wear.

 

[Sagetown]

As a firewood hack, I don't even own chaps. Flame on! \m/

I was for many a year from my youth. Tee Shirt n Tennis Shoes. No need for anything else. All chaps are good for is protection against human error.

OMG!! you gonna cut your legs off! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!??!?!?!!!??!

Who on Earth would do a thing like that? No one in his right mind.
Well; no one but old Mr. Chrestman. Cut firewood for years. He never dreamed it would happen to him, but it did. Yep; went right through his funny bone. Wore a wooden leg the rest of his life.

 

[Red Amor]

Ive used saws over the years starting at the age if 15 up to now , never had a pair of chaps except my horse shoeing ones I don't really like them all that much its suprising how things get caught up in the straps , FOR THIS REASON I bought pants style chaps only just recently and Im glad I did , I bought the cheaper ones from stihl shop , on special #200,oo I wish I had bought the dearer ones , more protection and they say cooler to wear
Like you blokes I feel uneasy with out them on now Im a little clumsy on my feet not as strong and steady as I was , couple minor heat opps , just springs , and pills to take , but I fine I have to try that bit more to be careful like remind yourself of something that came natural like built in , not all that long ago

 

[MCW]

As mentioned I hate safety nazis but not all accidents are human error. Talk to enough pro users and you'll hear many stories of broken chains wrapping around legs etc. One of the Australian members busted a chain just the other week that wrapped around his leg and gave him good bruising through Stihl pro pants. I've broken maybe half a dozen chains in my life and any of those could have caused decent injury. I'm always wary when my dad is hanging off the bar tip end of my GB mill. I load him up with safety gear as a 60" chain off the end of a Husky 3120 could near tear him in half if it all went wrong.
We're not always dealing with 35cc saws and 12" bars.

 

[aarolar]

I've cut firewood for years with grandpa and dad and never even heard of chaps but we had a pair of 021s with 16" bars too. Now that I bought a 7900 I realise what all the hype is about and am looking to buy my first pair on my next check, those bigger saws can really get away from a man quick...

 

[Red Amor]

I wonder how many of you wear the protective jacket

 

[Philbert]

I wonder how many of you wear the protective jacket

Yeah, you could go in with a full suit of armor. Or you could look at the frequency and severity of injuries and focus there:


I am sure that there are some tasks where the upper torso is more vulnerable (maybe working in a bucket?).

Philbert

 

[KenJax Tree]

There is nothing like a 200T screaming WOT inches from your jugular vein

 

[Rockjock]

I wonder how many of you wear the protective jacket

Oddly enough I have not seen many shops here in Ontario that have chainsaw jackets. Germany sure here not so much.

 

[Philbert]

Oddly enough I have not seen many shops here in Ontario that have chainsaw jackets. Germany sure here not so much.

I see them a lot in European ads and videos. Are they required over there, or just promoted more?

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

There is nothing like a 200T screaming WOT inches from your jugular vein

Like this guy?


Philbert

 

[Rockjock]

I see them a lot in European ads and videos. Are they required over there, or just promoted more?

Philbert

When I was there it was part of the requirements there. Germany is the land of rules! To get your hunting licence you need to know how many Kilojoules of impact your round has, active range and intended game . For ones fishing licence there is a written test! Also get caught with out your PPE or chainsaw licence you get a fine and have to attend classes.

 

[Sagetown]

I've cut firewood for years with grandpa and dad and never even heard of chaps but we had a pair of 021s with 16" bars too. Now that I bought a 7900 I realise what all the hype is about and am looking to buy my first pair on my next check, those bigger saws can really get away from a man quick...

My dad was a logger in the Sierra Mountain Range in the 1930's. He wasn't much of an instructor in the 60's , but a very good demonstrator. He showed how it was done, and expected you to do it, and do it right. So, by watching him, you learned not only how it was done, but why. The only safety equipment we used was our noggins'. Never heard of chaps, or earplugs. Gloves; Why? Coats were only worn till you were ready to start workin'. and a light weight saw ?! If I could lift it, that was light enough.