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FireAnt

FireAnt

Minister of Fire
Dec 18, 2009
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Central CT
I am looking into getting a pair of Stihl chaps. I see you can get different levels of material 6-9 what does everyone recommend? I am also 6' 3". For you tall guys out there, do you own 36" chaps or would you go with a 40" length. The only thing is the 40" only come in level 6 material.

Thanks

Anthony
 
what saw you running and with what size bar max lenght?
 
Biggest saw is a Ms360 with a 20"
 
FireAnt said:
Biggest saw is a Ms360 with a 20"
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that saw will run a 25in. bar so if you think you may ever get the 25in bar for it I would go with the 40in. 6 ply
A lot of people will wear them short but thats ok with a short bar.
 
Thanks for all your help Jay! I am also thinking about getting the face shield with built in ear protection. I have a buddy that works for a big company that has a Stihl dealership in it. He trying to help me out a little.
 
FireAnt said:
Thanks for all your help Jay! I am also thinking about getting the face shield with built in ear protection. I have a buddy that works for a big company that has a Stihl dealership in it. He trying to help me out a little.
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I have two of them there a great helmet system the head adjustment is very well make and keeps a lot of the chips out of your face unless it gets windy.
 
Thanks guys. That's what I thought to twitch.
 
When I bought my 357XP I I told the guy give me the best pair of Husquvarna chaps you have..so he did and didnt care about $$..They are the only protection between that saw and you so dont cheap out if you ask me.
 
Adirondackwoodburner said:
When I bought my 357XP I I told the guy give me the best pair of Husquvarna chaps you have..so he did and didnt care about $$..They are the only protection between that saw and you so dont cheap out if you ask me.
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I agree.
 
FireAnt said:
Adirondackwoodburner said:
When I bought my 357XP I I told the guy give me the best pair of Husquvarna chaps you have..so he did and didnt care about $$..They are the only protection between that saw and you so dont cheap out if you ask me.
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I agree.
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yep none of its cheap 6ply or 9 there both going to work fine and dont think the price is that much diffrence either.
 
I can only get the 40's in 6. I am sure they are just as good.
 
FireAnt said:
I can only get the 40's in 6. I am sure they are just as good.
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yep you will hear all kinds of stuff but the truth is the 9 ply is just great for winter helps keep you warm but other than that not much.
 
FireAnt said:
I can only get the 40's in 6. I am sure they are just as good.
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Get the 40's. I am 6'1 and the 36's are just barely long enough. I almost wish I had the 40's...
 
I got a pair of husky full wrap new in the box off the bay cheap..

The only husky product I own but I like them...Still an't got around to testing them out tho...
 
40" 9-ply chaps are available: Stihl p/n 0457 970 0108
 
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