Chainsaw Chaps

[Cast Iron]

Labonville chaps. Get "full wrap" chaps.
As all have said, never cut without full PPE. Over 80 % of saw cuts are on the left upper thigh where you femoral artery runs. You will bleed out in minutes, no joke. And learn how to do emergency care on yourself.
As long as you wear good chaps, you have my permission to cut nude.

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

How much damage will be done to brass balls ?

 

[Manly]

You're suppose to wear chaps AND pants? That explains the weird looks from neighbors.

I suspect most people do wear pants under their chaps. I don't just because old habits are hard to break. In my youth for many years I ran with an MC club, The Silly Savages, and our look was ass-less black leather chaps. We would terrorize neighborhoods while doing handstands and full swans on our way to the disco. That's when men were men and weekends were fun. But I digress. Always wear full protective gear when using a chain saw. There is no reason not to, other than laziness.

 

[Ashful]

I suspect most people do wear pants under their chaps. I don't just because old habits are hard to break. In my youth for many years I ran with an MC club, The Silly Savages, and our look was ass-less black leather chaps. We would terrorize neighborhoods while doing handstands and full swans on our way to the disco. That's when men were men and weekends were fun. But I digress. Always wear full protective gear when using a chain saw. There is no reason not to, other than laziness.

Insert Village People video clip, here.

 

[Manly]

Insert Village People video clip, here.

Not being a fan of said Village People, I will give them credit for wearing proper PPE in their portrayal of trades people. Safety hats, reflective vests, steel toe shoes and other PPE was often displayed in the videos I did see. One might say they were trail blazers in the promotion of PPE in the trades. That being said, I often questioned their sincerity and authenticity in the trades they portrayed. There was something about them that made me question their manliness. I guess the main thing is that they had their proper protection on while plying their trade, just as all Silly Savages wore their leather, helmets and chains. Ah, we were a menacing sight, pretty harmless but quite Manly.

 

[sportbikerider78]

I suspect most people do wear pants under their chaps. I don't just because old habits are hard to break. In my youth for many years I ran with an MC club, The Silly Savages, and our look was ass-less black leather chaps. We would terrorize neighborhoods while doing handstands and full swans on our way to the disco. That's when men were men and weekends were fun. But I digress. Always wear full protective gear when using a chain saw. There is no reason not to, other than laziness.

Man, where is a fully automatic paintball gun when you need one.

 

[rowerwet]

I got chaps when I got serious about scrounging.
Nicked them a few times, always in the thigh.
Just replaced them with orange ones, as my recent scrounges were on the side of the road, I like the extra visibility

 

[Manly]

I got chaps when I got serious about scrounging.
Nicked them a few times, always in the thigh.
Just replaced them with orange ones, as my recent scrounges were on the side of the road, I like the extra visibility

Orange is key. I like the high visibility as well as the exposure and ventilation.

 

[BIGChrisNH]

I bought a kit from Stihl a few years back for $99. Came with wrap around chaps, helmet and safety glasses. I always wear the chaps now. The chaps fit pretty well, I find them somewhat annoying but I cut a lot on uneven, muddy and rock strewn slopes so I wouldn't want to cut without them.

 

[Manly]

I bought a kit from Stihl a few years back for $99. Came with wrap around chaps, helmet and safety glasses. I always wear the chaps now. The chaps fit pretty well, I find them somewhat annoying but I cut a lot on uneven, muddy and rock strewn slopes so I wouldn't want to cut without them.

I have preference for the Husqvarna kit. Comes with helmut, way cool glasses, and the chaps that fit like casing on a kielbasa, tailored but not too tight. They make quite a fashionable statement. They perform well on uneven, muddy rocky slopes, and yet you can just as easily slide right into your favorite club or discotheque and pull up onto the floor with a bang. Don't forget the glasses if you want to stand out in the crowd. In this area it's quite common to see men heading directly from cutting in the scrub, on to the club and cutting the rug with chaps swaying to the beat. When you work hard you stay hard and deserve to play hard. Manly

 

[Ashful]

I have preference for the Husqvarna kit. Comes with helmut, way cool glasses, and the chaps...

Helmut:

Helmet:

 

[Manly]

Helmut:

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Helmet:

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Nice pictures Ash. The Husqvarna helmet is orange and similar to your Sthil photograph. The Helmut picture that comes with the Husqvarna kit is a full sized body poster of Helmut decked in Husky chaps and only Husky chaps. The poster was part of a promotion some years back. I don’t think you still get Helmut, just helmet. Did you know Helmut played Hamlet?

 

[Ashful]

Lol... well played.

 

[TreePointer]

Another recommendation for Labonville W850KP Chap Wrap Series. Until fairly recently they were simply called "full wrap chaps." I wear an older 6-ply version. If I had to buy new, I'd get the 5-ply instead of 10-ply. Compared to other brands, the straps are wider and buckles are more substantial. Very good quality.

IMPORTANT ! Make sure to scroll down to learn how to measure your size. You measure "overall length" (not the same as inseam length on your jeans).

(broken link removed to https://www.labonville.com/W850KP-Chap-Wrap-Series_p_1280.html)

 

[Old Red]

I just got the Stihl ProMark 9 Layer Wrap Chaps, they wrap around the lower leg with three straps, one behind the thigh and fit me very well. Also got the Labonville steel toe/kevlar boots; wore them the first time this morning. I usually wear a 9.5 EEE. Got these in 10 EE and I wouldn't want them any shorter than 10. I'll post a review after I get some miles on them.

 

[peakbagger]

Can anyone recommend me the best product from the list mentioned in this site.
https://onlychainsaw.com/best-chainsaw-chap/

Take a look on the "about" tab on this website. Its an ad for some third party Amazon affiliated hack who doesn't even take the time to edit for spelling mistakes.

Caveat Emptor

 

[Dobish]

Take a look on the "about" tab on this website. Its an ad for some third party Amazon affiliated hack who doesn't even take the time to edit for spelling mistakes.

Caveat Emptor

the spelling and grammar makes me want to print out copies of the site and burn them in my fireplace....

 

[johneh]

Maybe that Guy should continu his edumacation so he can write gooder English
Really does he not know what spell check is . It hurts just to read it

 

[SpaceBus]

I read this whole thread and it makes me want to get "full wrap" style chaps. I'll have to stop by the Stihl dealer soon.

 

[MTASH]

FWIW, I recently bought the Forester brand. I got the 37" regular size and they fit good. I'm 6'-2" w/33" waist.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076ZXYCT7/?tag=hearthamazon-20

I used them for the first time yesterday and didn't bother me at all. Plus I like the fact they keep my pants cleaner.

 

[johneh]

like the fact they keep my pants cleaner.

and out of my boots

 

[walhondingnashua]

and out of my boots

I second that...

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

When you kneel in the dirt for stumping it gives a good cushion for your knees, and keep your pants clean ^^^

 

[WiscWoody]

I just started thinking about getting a pair of chaps if for nothing else than to help protect my shins from falling logs when cutting wood. It never fails that my legs get beat up when I’m cutting wood and then I have the scabs forever it seems.

 

[ColdNorCal]

After 20 years of cutting I just bought Husky technical full wrap chaps. They will be warmer then some but keeping debris out of the boots and less stuff getting hung-up on the straps compared to normal apron chaps is an advantage.

Labonville has 25% off until the end of the month. Was tempted but shipping made them almost double the price then the Husky's were on ebay.