chain saw chaps

[RollingsFarms]

when i bought my Stihl ms260 pro i also bought the Stihl chaps and forestry helmet with face and ear protection. my dealer ended up knockin off an extra $15 for buying all 3 at the same time. keep in mind that the helmet has an expiration date of 3-5 years. i'm not sure exactly which, but remember reading it in the owners book that came with it that the plastic does become weaker over time and it's best to keep it stored in your shop where it doesn't get too hot or cold. i would also reccomend buying new chaps every 5 years because i THINK...i'm not sure, the kevlar fibers start to wear down after 10 years. since you're buying the new helmet, might as well treat yourself to some new chaps while you're at it.

 

[beenthere]

I buy my chaps from Forestry Suppliers. They are kevlar and to US Forest Service specs.
Sawbuck Four-Ply Para-Aramid Chain Saw Chaps

Their kevlar is the trade name Para Aramid

 

[zmjc]

Upper torso protection including arms is also well worth the cost

Any specific recommendations on upper torso protection?

I have the Lee Valley chaps and Husqvarna pants. Both are good, although the chaps are definitely cooler and more comfortable.

The Husqvarna mesh face shield / ear muffs / helmet is great.

 

[Soundguy]

i hav e that face shield / muff set with wide brim plastem hard hat as well.. love it.

soundguy

 

[Kyle241]

Any specific recommendations on upper torso protection?

Stihl and Husqvarna have good upper body protection. The issue is they get hot unless you're cutting in late Fall or winter. The most likely location of an accident is legs or arms on the left side (based on reported accidents) so you need to look at a long sleeve solution. I believe you can order these at your local Stihl/Husky dealer.

STIHL Power tools

Forest jacket, Functional - Clothes

I do not have any upper body protection and only wear chaps, helmet & ear protection, gloves and boots but will be looking at one of the above for cutting in the colder months (when I do most of my cutting).

 

[BoFuller]

Just got back from a weekend at the ranch where I was busy with the chainsaw. I had already been wearing my helmet with face screen and ear protection, but this time I had my chaps. Being up there at 6200 feet, it was chilly in the morning (32 degrees when I woke up at 6am) so they not only protected me, but helped keep me warm!:thumbsup:

 

[Gobblin Tom]

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I hope the pic came thru, hard to do from my phone.... Anyway this is what happens when you don't wear chaps. This chainsaw was at idle and the blade was still turning, I didn't know it until it was to late!! I was lucky!! No bone no tendons..... cut my jeans open 5-6" and my cap knee cap around 1 1/2"....

The only good thing is that I was able to drive myself to the hospital and I had them stitch my knee bent so I could climb my treestand the following weekend!

 

[Gobblin Tom]

Oh yeah and I do have a pair of Stihl chansaw chaps now....

 

[BoFuller]

Q

I hope the pic came thru, hard to do from my phone.... Anyway this is what happens when you don't wear chaps. This chainsaw was at idle and the blade was still turning, I didn't know it until it was to late!! I was lucky!! No bone no tendons..... cut my jeans open 5-6" and my cap knee cap around 1 1/2"....

The only good thing is that I was able to drive myself to the hospital and I had them stitch my knee bent so I could climb my treestand the following weekend!

OUCH!!! I'm glad I didn't have to learn the hard way.

 

[Soundguy]

ouch. glad I have a pair too!

soundguy