chicken legs and chaps

[thecfarm]

I have the chaps that snaps on the side,2 snaps behind the calf and one behind the thigh. Really just a preference on pants or chaps. I've only have wore the chaps so have no idea about the pants. Don't forget the hard hat too. I think most places that sell saws,has chaps. Look around for a style you like. I have seen the single legs one that need to be worn with a belt.

[Dave VH]

just picked up a pair of chaps today at the stihl dealership.  This thread was what tipped the scales for me to get them.  They might of been cheaper online, but I appreciate getting to try them out first.  If I would of ordered them, I would of gotten the wrong size.  They go on and off i think easy enough.  Besides, I like keeping my money local if I can.

[Holmes]

  Bump Just so you know all of the chaps and pants are cutable. The kevlar strands inside the chaps that gets wrapped around sprocket and stops the chain from moving is your protection and this happens in a fraction of a second.  Once your chaps have been cut and some kevlar has been removed they should be replaced. 
   Evertime I cut without my chaps on I think about how stupid I am being.
   
 

[Bump]

Yes I have no problem replacing a pair that would be damaged I even have a pair got no idea of the protection rating and going to replace them because I'm not sure if they are really there for me if I mess up. The speed rating of the chain for what the chaps are rated to stop have not seen listed but is the information I'm seeking will be asking that is there a HP rating or such to go with it. I been getting answers like 5 ply kavlar and the denier rating witch means nothing to me. I have seen what a saw does to a carhart and the leg inside. Can say no way I want that experience on me.

[Bump]

Words of wisdom from the greatest Guy I've known to quote "Son experience is a great teacher but you don't have to make every mistake personally to do it"

[Bump]

Looks like I'm going with the Lebanon wrap chaps, helmet miffs face screen, there chain saw boots with the 4 ply kavlar, they have the 3000ftm rating am really surprised the prices are so cheap. I had expected them to be way more and just had it like stuck in my mind that for that price it was not even going to slow the saw down or worse pull it in. Thanks everyone for the insight.

[thecfarm]

Remember too plastic hard hats do not last a life time. They have to be replaced. It's good to be safe. I even carry a cell phone on me. Not on the tractor,but in my pocket all the time.