I have seen pants and chaps. Does any company make chainsaw bib overalls? I like wearing bibs at work and when I cut. I hate to go to the extra step and bulk of putting chaps on over them. Any thoughts?
chainsaw bibs?
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I have seen them on UK sites but never in the States.
http://www.graniteworkwear.com/p-Hi_Viz_Chainsaw_Bib__Brace___1SG9-277.aspx
http://www.graniteworkwear.com/p-Hi_Viz_Chainsaw_Bib__Brace___1SG9-277.aspx
JustWood
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I've never found them.
I used to get the pants one size bigger w/suspenders and wear sweat pants under them . Warmer than bibs and better movement.
I used to get the pants one size bigger w/suspenders and wear sweat pants under them . Warmer than bibs and better movement.
Flatbedford
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Stihl makes 'em. I have never seen them, but my dealer says he can order them. I was thinking they would be good for a little extra protection when lifting rounds or splits up onto my trucks. They are just over $100.
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/skidder-protective-chaps.html
http://www.stihldealer.net/WebContent/GeneratedFiles/ProductPhoto/Processed/skidchap488x700.png
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/skidder-protective-chaps.html
http://www.stihldealer.net/WebContent/GeneratedFiles/ProductPhoto/Processed/skidchap488x700.png
It's a little hard to tell but those Stihl chaps look like regular chaps with a chest piece attached. In the little picture they don't seem to have a seat and complete coverage all around. Better than just regular chaps but still not a complete overall type bib. I wonder why they're so hard to find?
These suggestions look great! I am cheap, so I might connsider the pants w/suspenders. I forgot , I have seen that method before and forgot all about it.
LLigetfa
Minister of Fire
I know you said around $100, but has anyone actually priced these out. I went on their site but didn't see any prices. I stopped by my local Stihl dealer but he didn't have any in stock. He looked it up in his book and said they'd go for around $165. Seems a bit steep considering it's about 3 times the price of regular chaps.Flatbedford said:
Flatbedford
Minister of Fire
If you follow the link in my post it will take you to local dealer pages. My local dealer has them for $104.99. Maybe you guys North of the border get to pay extra? I guess its a trade off for your universal health care.
LLigetfa
Minister of Fire
I put in a zip code for Duluth, and all the dealer links State-side just say "call for pricing". The price I gave was before taxes. We get to pay another 13% HST on top of that.
LLigetfa
Minister of Fire
Oh, and I was looking at their camo Bib Style Hunter Protective Chaps. Figure that green camo won't show the dirt so bad.
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/hunter-protective-chaps.html
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/hunter-protective-chaps.html
Flatbedford
Minister of Fire
Flatbedford
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