Clogger Chainsaw Chaps Evaluation

[Bob Hedgecutter]

I did do that. The problem was the straps around the ankle/calve area where stick magnets. It's not so much the excess straps catching, it's a matter of sticks getting between the chap and strap.
These where Labonville chaps btw.

Yep, was my finding as well- with very early Clogger chaps with half a dozens webbing straps and clips per leg- walking through slash was a nightmare.
But, things have come a LONG way in design options now.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

100.00$ will buy excellent wrap chaps.

Those cloggers look seriously overpriced to me. For my use, I wouldn't even consider them.

All products from australia and new zealand are expensive due to exchange rates and such.

Part of the cloggers high price is simply that.

I only have two pairs of chaps. Stihls and Foresters. I prefer the foresters. And they are less expensive. Go figure. They are both zipper bottom calf protection style. I don't want straps that low to the ground.

I wouldn't even consider the apron style ones.

Oh, and in my opinion and for my use, chaps are both cooler and more convenient.

Now you know how we feel with products made in the good ole US of A.

 

[JeffB1961]

am i buying/spending way more chaps than i need ? maybe so . but here's the deal with me ....... i am TERRIBLE about buyers remorse ! sooooo many times in my life i have cheaped out or spent just enough to get what i think i need/want and very soon after or several months down the road i realize i should have gotten something different or better which was almost always more expensive . this was particularly true with tools , i did construction for a few decades and it took a few years for me to learn that FOR ME i'm better off biting the money bullet and getting something quality AND with more power/ability/options that i think i'll need or want otherwise i'll be wasting money every year or so buying another tool/item ..... which in the long run cost more that the GOOD tool/item i really wanted . i can't always do that , but i felt since our home depends on me having good tools to get firewood to heat our home i made the investment of the 400c and CL 25 ton splitter . i probably won't be cutting more than a hour or two because i simply don't have the endurance i use to . i'm probably the minority here since this forum seems geared more towards pros but NOBODY has made me feel unwelcome here and i do appreciate that . i am definitely ordering clogger chaps tomorrow . i'm %90 onboard with the zero wraps ..... but %10 of me wonder if the defenderpros offer more protection than the zero , even though clogger says they offer the same protection . maybe since my initial investigating of chaps only led me to stiff bulky cumbersome chaps i have kinda been indoctrinated into thinking they have to be that way and its causing a small part of me to second guess the zeros . it is a bit weird depending on strangers on the interwebs to help insure my personal safety , but i figure pros will know better than any one , so here i am ......

sorry for the length of this . just want to clarify my situation and once again thank everyone for their replies , jeff

 

[Seachaser]

I have a pair of Stihl and a pair of Jonsered chaps. One is a tad thicker than the other. Buckle around the waist and two buckles on each leg. Easy on, easy off. Less time than it takes to type this.

 

[sean donato]

am i buying/spending way more chaps than i need ? maybe so . but here's the deal with me ....... i am TERRIBLE about buyers remorse ! sooooo many times in my life i have cheaped out or spent just enough to get what i think i need/want and very soon after or several months down the road i realize i should have gotten something different or better which was almost always more expensive . this was particularly true with tools , i did construction for a few decades and it took a few years for me to learn that FOR ME i'm better off biting the money bullet and getting something quality AND with more power/ability/options that i think i'll need or want otherwise i'll be wasting money every year or so buying another tool/item ..... which in the long run cost more that the GOOD tool/item i really wanted . i can't always do that , but i felt since our home depends on me having good tools to get firewood to heat our home i made the investment of the 400c and CL 25 ton splitter . i probably won't be cutting more than a hour or two because i simply don't have the endurance i use to . i'm probably the minority here since this forum seems geared more towards pros but NOBODY has made me feel unwelcome here and i do appreciate that . i am definitely ordering clogger chaps tomorrow . i'm %90 onboard with the zero wraps ..... but %10 of me wonder if the defenderpros offer more protection than the zero , even though clogger says they offer the same protection . maybe since my initial investigating of chaps only led me to stiff bulky cumbersome chaps i have kinda been indoctrinated into thinking they have to be that way and its causing a small part of me to second guess the zeros . it is a bit weird depending on strangers on the interwebs to help insure my personal safety , but i figure pros will know better than any one , so here i am ......

sorry for the length of this . just want to clarify my situation and once again thank everyone for their replies , jeff

Cloggers are great (at least my pants are.) I hate buyers remorse. Several times I've "cheaper out" and regretted it later, pretty much stopped doing that years ago. Get whatever you think is the best. Good ppe is like a holster, gotta find the right one that fits and functions right.

 

[holeycow]

Unless you've used cloggers your opinion is invalid.

They are priced according to import/exchange rate , perhaps even tariff? costs. Products that are imported from Australia and New Zealand have those costs attached, which exact a premium.

That comment is not invalid.

I said a couple of times "for me". That was for the folks who don't realize that quality, rated, calf coverage chaps can be had for 100.00.

I have skinny legs (strong like ostrich tho, lol), so chaps fit loosely on me and are cooler than pants. Perhaps the clogger vented pants are cooler than loosish chaps over jeans. Probably are. In my climate that doesn't matter. And I am not a "sweater".

 

[sean donato]

They are priced according to import/exchange rate , perhaps even tariff? costs. Products that are imported from Australia and New Zealand have those costs attached, which exact a premium.

That comment is not invalid.

I said a couple of times "for me". That was for the folks who don't realize that quality, rated, calf coverage chaps can be had for 100.00.

I have skinny legs (strong like ostrich tho, lol), so chaps fit loosely on me and are cooler than pants. Perhaps the clogger vented pants are cooler than loosish chaps over jeans. Probably are. In my climate that doesn't matter. And I am not a "sweater".

You specifically said "chaps are cooler amd more convenient." How on earth can you make that opinion, when you've clearly never had a pair of cloggers? Ie, your opinion is invalid. I don't care about the other cheaper options or the exchange rate. That's not what was in question.

 

[JeffB1961]

anyone have a problem with using their card at clogger ? cloggers auto response thingy said it may be because this banks card may not play nice with clogger because they're in NZ ...... i have a different bank card i'll try friday , but i was wondering if anyone else had this issue . BTW i am on their USA site .

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

anyone have a problem with using their card at clogger ? cloggers auto response thingy said it may be because this banks card may not play nice with clogger because they're in NZ ...... i have a different bank card i'll try friday , but i was wondering if anyone else had this issue . BTW i am on their USA site .

American Express does not work well- most anywhere in the World, not just NZ.
But all major cards should work on their sites.

 

[JeffB1961]

thanks for the quick reply Bob
it's a bank card with visa logo and there's a few grand in the account .
i'll try mine friday and hopefully it will work .
if not i guess i'll have to choose something else

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

thanks for the quick reply Bob
it's a bank card with visa logo and there's a few grand in the account .
i'll try mine friday and hopefully it will work .
if not i guess i'll have to choose something else

You are not ticking CREDIT card when in fact it is a DEBIT card? Or visa versa- that can confuse online payment options.

 

[sean donato]

I used my credit card, it's a visa. Didn't have any issues that I recall.

 

[JeffB1961]

we are on fixed incomes and both our cards are debit cards so that is probably the issue .

 

[Iffykid]

we are on fixed incomes and both our cards are debit cards so that is probably the issue .

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justforyou20 20% off coupon code $144.60 because I am cheap.

 

[JeffB1961]

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justforyou20 20% off coupon code $144.60 because I am cheap.

dude you are my favorite person today !!!
they are $204.99 , your %20 code knocked them down to $172.68 with free shipping and $8.69 tax .
so you not only saved me from buying bulky/hot chaps but you saved me $
thank you very very much iffykid !!!

 

[Iffykid]

dude you are my favorite person today !!!
they are $204.99 , your %20 code knocked them down to $172.68 with free shipping and $8.69 tax .
so you not only saved me from buying bulky/hot chaps but you saved me $
thank you very very much iffykid !!!

Glad it worked you must have went with the full calf wrap chap? I only looked at Zero chaps and did not notice full or regular priced at $180.

 

[JeffB1961]

yep , full wrap . because i'm a beginner and i'm kinda clumsy
thanks again . you da man !

 

[CUCV]

Now with a few year experience, which do you prefer Zero or Defenderpro?

DefenderPro vs Zero

As noted, I asked for their 'DefenderPro' model due to the more durable outer fabric. When walking through wet, thorny brush, the heavier nylon material, with a polyurethane coating, should provide additional (non-chainsaw) protection, and hold up longer. These chaps have a harder, stiffer feel when worn, but their thin profile allows them to still be very flexible and agile, even if a bit noisy. Some of this may change after they have been laundered a few times (?).

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O.M.G.!

The difference between the 'Zero' and 'DefenderPro' chaps is like the difference between wearing pajamas and waxed Carhartts!!! Similar thickness, and the same protection rating. Same inner fabric. The outer fabric on the Zero model is described as 'lightweight and breathable'. It is also soft, and quiet. I do not feel the need to take them off, even as I write this!

Reminds me of the difference between some 'homeowner' and 'Pro' chaps that I have - sometimes I would wear the 'homeowner' chaps when it was a short duration, low risk task, or hot out. Times when I didn't really want to put chaps on, but knew that I 'should'. But these are more of a 'Pro' grade!

The Zero fabric has an applied water resistant coating on it, that Clogger says can be reapplied if it wears off after several launderings.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Now with a few year experience, which do you prefer Zero or Defenderpro?

I love all my chaps! Don’t ask me to choose!

My preference remains the same. Although the chainsaw protection, and quality, might be comparable between the two, if I am working on a hot day, in an open area, the Zeros would be my choice. If I was working in a thorny, brushy area, the Defenders will be my choice.

Nice to have choices!

Philbert