......chaps that is. After a near miss that tore through a pair of jeans I figured it was time.
Went out and got a Husqvarna!
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Your lucky! I bought a pair a few months ago, cheaper than an ER deductible. Next the helmet with face and ear protection is on the list. Safe Cutting!
Wife & granddaughter got me a pair for Christmas
Hope they always look new,
but one nick & they paid for them selves many times over
Hope they always look new,
but one nick & they paid for them selves many times over
26 years ago when I whacked my leg the ER bill was $325 to stitch it back together. My insurance deductible was $300. Insurance paid a quarter.
I haven't started a saw without chaps on since. They won't stop everything but they help stop the most likely thing. And cost less than most good jeans these days.
I haven't started a saw without chaps on since. They won't stop everything but they help stop the most likely thing. And cost less than most good jeans these days.
I don't know why anybody would cut without them. Besides, I have these nice boxer briefs that just really make them look sexy when I'm cutting in them.
I started with the ear, eye and hand protection....my legs felt left out until now.
Ralphie Boy
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Glad to hear you were not hurt. And even more relieved to hear you learned a lesson.
Now if only it didn't take a near miss to motivate safety gear purchases....
FWIW: I HATE wearing my 9 layer full wrap chaps if it's over 60 deg out but I hate being stuck on the couch, broke, and in pain, more. That much I know from experience.
(not chainsaw related)I'm thinking of trying out a set of apron style chaps or "summer" logging pants.
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