Time for Chainsaw Chaps

[TomSeller]

After reading the original post in this thread, I went right to amazon and ordered the Husqvarna chaps I have been putting off buying

I have Husky chaps that I bought because they were not orange

But I am looking hard at the Labonville ones that wrap over the back of the ankle. I had noticed when climbing around a tree (i.e. while limbing) the regular chaps can get rotated to the side at the ankle.

 

[The Deerslayer]

I have Husky chaps that I bought because they were not orange

But I am looking hard at the Labonville ones that wrap over the back of the ankle. I had noticed when climbing around a tree (i.e. while limbing) the regular chaps can get rotated to the side at the ankle.

I have a pair of the Labonville chaps and very glad that my calves are protected after having lesser chaps before. If you get a pair, I doubt you will be disappointed. Heard too many horror stories from my wife who works at the hospital.

 

[ericm979]

For those like me who got the inexpensive Forester chaps from Amazon, Wranglerstar on youtube did a test of them and then replicated the test using Stihl pro chaps. The Forester let the chain through and about 3/8" into the log underneath. Saw was an 026 running full speed. Same saw and bar and the Stihl chaps just caught it- the inner liner was torn but no scratch on the log.

Now this is nowhere near a scientific test. You'd need to ensure that the chain was the same speed, bar came down with the same speed etc etc and do enough runs to get a statistically significant result. But it's something better than conjecture.

I did notice that the Foresters are thinner and lighter than my old Stihl chaps. This makes them a little easier to bear when it's hot.

Forester chaps
Testing The Cheapest Chainsaw Chaps on AMAZON - YouTube
Stilhl chaps
Cheap Vs. Expensive Chainsaw Chap Test - YouTube

 

[TomSeller]

Maybe I will look at the top of the line Stihl chaps instead. Impressive.

 

[Snobdds]

Maybe I will look at the top of the line Stihl chaps instead. Impressive.

Yes, I ordered a new paid today...

I'm impressed.

 

[TomSeller]

So are the Stihl Pro Mark Wrap Chaps the top of the Stihl line? So confusing on their website.

 

[Snobdds]

So are the Stihl Pro Mark Wrap Chaps the top of the Stihl line? So confusing on their website.

Yes, that is the one I purchased.
Pro Mark™ Wrap Chaps in Cheyenne, WY 821

 

[Wagtail]

I'm a PPE fanatic (old Navy habits die hard), so when I bought my first chainsaw I also kitted myself out with a full set of chaps, helmet with mesh face-shield & earmuffs and gloves.

The chaps - STIHL Pro Protection - were bloody expensive (A$272 today) but cheap compared to losing a leg, or worse. The legs buckle at the back, plus a buckle/velcro flap fully enclosing calf-to-ankle. There's a leather T-bar holder strap on the waist belt and a very deep pocket on the left leg for wedges.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I have full chainsaw pants. They are loose enough that I can wear jeans under them in the winter, but I strip off the jeans in the summer since together they are hot. Skipping the jeans would be a bit of a drafty show with chaps, though.

 

[TomSeller]

Yes, that is the one I purchased.
Pro Mark™ Wrap Chaps in Cheyenne, WY 821

Thank you. Did you get the 9 ply or 6 ply?

 

[Tollster]

I got mine the next day..LOL

 

[Sawyer Rob]

This is what my helper did last fall,

and he STILL wouldn't buy chaps!!

SR

 

[cqaigy2]

Ouch!

And it happens in an instant.

 

[Jstpssng]

This is what my helper did last fall,

and he STILL wouldn't buy chaps!!

SR

OUCH! That's nasty, and he may not be so lucky next time.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

That's what I figured, so "I" bought the chaps for him and he agreed to work them off helping me...and he did...

NOW, if I could only get him to buy a helmet with ear protection!!

SR

 

[cqaigy2]

That's what I figured, so "I" bought the chaps for him and he agreed to work them off helping me...and he did...

NOW, if I could only get him to buy a helmet with ear protection!!

SR

Good for you!

 

[goeduck]

NOW, if I could only get him to buy a helmet with ear protection!!

I always struggle with the helmets with ear protection. It seems I never get good hearing protection and default to wearing hearing protection without head protection. I have a face screen with hearing protection that gives good hearing protection but it seems to slide down. What brands give good head/face/ear protection for all?

 

[Wagtail]

I always struggle with the helmets with ear protection. It seems I never get good hearing protection and default to wearing hearing protection without head protection. I have a face screen with hearing protection that gives good hearing protection but it seems to slide down. What brands give good head/face/ear protection for all?

I'm a pedantic 'safety' bloke, which means that when I bought my Stihl chainsaw I also kitted myself out with all of the Stihl brand safety gear available at the same time. (comes from my Navy training + watching out for Junior Sailors under my supervision)

The Stihl helmet/ear-defender/mesh-visor fits me comfortably... although I find that I have to tuck the defenders on first and then "scrunch" the helmet down into position. Mind you, I've got a wee scone as it is.

 

[Jstpssng]

I always struggle with the helmets with ear protection. It seems I never get good hearing protection and default to wearing hearing protection without head protection. I have a face screen with hearing protection that gives good hearing protection but it seems to slide down. What brands give good head/face/ear protection for all?

I've found that even with the muffs, my ears are still ringing at the end of the day after running chainsaw and tractor. (My HST whine is loud enough to cover the sound of the engine.) The best muffs I can find are only rate for 36 Dbs, so I've gone to using earplugs with a 33 Db rating. They are a pain to use, but so is losing my hearing.
The highest rated ear muffs I've found are 26 Dbs, not 36. I wish that I could find a set that good.

 

[cqaigy2]

I've found that even with the muffs, my ears are still ringing at the end of the day after running chainsaw and tractor. (My HST whine is loud enough to cover the sound of the engine.) The best muffs I can find are only rate for 36 Dbs, so I've gone to using earplugs with a 33 Db rating. They are a pain to use, but so is losing my hearing.

I've done that too. Ear muffs and earplugs, i picked up that habit when i was a youngster being in very LOUD environments.