Chainsaw Chaps

[displacedPA]

so the Labonvills arrived a day early. They are very nice quality and the fit is great. I do however have a question for owners of chainsaw chaps. I measure like the site said to ect. but I was worried these are not long enough. They cover the top of my steel toe hikers. but my pants stick out around it. Wifey is making fun of me because im doing a fashion show for the "tractorguys" as she calls TBN'ers HAHAHA
what do you guys think?

 

[cqaigy2]

what do you guys think?

I like the color. Just like mine except mine go all the way down to my boots.

 

[Ductape]

Wifey is making fun of me because im doing a fashion show for the "tractorguys" as she calls TBN'ers HAHAHA
View attachment 278448View attachment 278449 what do you guys think?

The more imprtant question....... how does your butt look in them ? :shocked:

 

[displacedPA]

haha i knew someone would say that...or do these chainsaw chaps make me look fat? :laughing:

 

[displacedPA]

I like the color. Just like mine except mine go all the way down to my boots.

I suppose that my answer then... they are to short. Ill exchange these for longer ones.. ill need double longs.

 

[Ductape]

Mine come down beyond the top of my boot, but are not as long as my pants.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

You know I wouldn't worry about them being too short. You get them dragging on the ground and they snag on branches and stumps which could trip you up while carrying the saw. You are mainly trying to protect the larger strike zones of your legs. If you are wearing decent boots they will help with some protection. You are more likely to snag a long shoe lace dangling out there and pull it into the saw.. Mine reach to just above the ankle and I like it that way.. Because I do run around in brush piles and stacks of branches with my saw as part of my job. (Chain brake on while moving around)

 

[Treemonkey1000]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chainsaws/133369-interesting-but-boring-chainsaw-facts.html

This information was in with the chaps when I bought them. Check out where most of the injuries that were reported. It seems the left side of the body was more vulnerable. That seemed odd to me since I am left handed.. Maybe since the majority of the world is right handed the saw makers should try a different hand grip to give more control in that direction?

 

[JoeBuyer]

If you ever have been in logging country, they wear their pants short for the same reason. Trip hazard and getting caught in saws and chains. But you need good boots as previously stated.

 

[displacedPA]

You know I wouldn't worry about them being too short. You get them dragging on the ground and they snag on branches and stumps which could trip you up while carrying the saw. You are mainly trying to protect the larger strike zones of your legs. If you are wearing decent boots they will help with some protection. You are more likely to snag a long shoe lace dangling out there and pull it into the saw.. Mine reach to just above the ankle and I like it that way.. Because I do run around in brush piles and stacks of branches with my saw as part of my job. (Chain brake on while moving around)

I did some more reading and I do think ill stay with the ones I have. If I were to get the next size up there would be 4inch longer that would bring the chaps almost touching the rubber sole of my boots. I do think that would cause a tripping hazerd. I will say I like the wrap on these chaps I feel like it will keep stick ect from tripping me up. thanks for the help guys. I feel as though the Labonvilles are top notch in quality. I also like the fact they are made in the USA.

 

[displacedPA]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chainsaws/133369-interesting-but-boring-chainsaw-facts.html

This information was in with the chaps when I bought them. Check out where most of the injuries that were reported. It seems the left side of the body was more vulnerable. That seemed odd to me since I am left handed.. Maybe since the majority of the world is right handed the saw makers should try a different hand grip to give more control in that direction?

Im left handed also and i typically grip my chain saw with left hand on front handle and right hand on trigger. curious?

 

[Treemonkey1000]

:cool2:To give your wife some more fodder to have have with you if you got the longer ones get yourself a big pair of suspenders and pull them chaps up to about your belly button to keep them from dragging on the ground.

 

[s219]

That length you have now is about perfect. You don't want them so long that they go down below the top of the forefoot, or so short that they are above your boot. Anywhere in the area of the ankle/laces is just about right. Mine are just a little higher than my pants cuffs.

 

[JoeBuyer]

Here you go, they should look like this.

http://www.madsens1.com/chaps.htm

 

[displacedPA]

Here you go, they should look like this.

Cut Protection for Pro Saw Users

Those are some real high waters... refering to the chaps in the attachment that is.. I think mine are just fine. thanks for the input.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Thanks JoeBuyer the pictures and video should cut to the chase on the importance of chaps so to speak.

 

[Baby Grand]

:cool2:To give your wife some more fodder to have have with you if you got the longer ones get yourself a big pair of suspenders and pull them chaps up to about your belly button to keep them from dragging on the ground.

Brilliant! Working in this heat has given me "droopy drawers" and "low rider" chaps. Suspenders should fix that right up.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Brilliant! Working in this heat has given me "droopy drawers" and "low rider" chaps. Suspenders should fix that right up.

So instead of plumbers crack you have logger chaps crack?

 

[Baby Grand]

Hee-hee!
I pitty the neighbors.

 

[scaredychicken]

chaps - absolutely,
and the head gear also,
and the steel toed shoes

becomes a bit of a chore to get ready to do the chores, but why risk it ? besides, trips to the hospital take way too much time and effort.

I am ignoring the wise cracks posted above (well, sort of ignoring I guess)