Glad I was wearing my chaps - video

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One wouldn't think cutting a cookie could be so complicated but there is for sure some technique to it in order to win races which I don't do. LOL


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[USMC615]

I was testing a new bar and chain combo with a 10 pin on the Rupley 064 Pipe saw and something wasn't quite right. It ran stock chain perfectly both before and after.
The video shows the chain not riding in the rail for about half the cut.
I need to fix two buggered drive links on the chain.
I also need to buy a new pair of chaps.
Any suggestions on protective and light weight?
I only cut for fun, but these Forester chaps turn me into a sweaty beast in about 2 minutes.
Dave

Glad the only hide tore up were the chaps.

 

[Definitive Dave]

Good thing for that Dave! Otherwise we would have to start calling you Mr Dangles!

"Dangles" would be generous

One wouldn't think cutting a cookie could be so complicated but there is for sure some technique to it in order to win races which I don't do. LOL

I am a special kind of numbskull my friend, I want to make useless square slivers of wood ....quickly

 

[stihl saws]

Another good reason to wear chaps. Even though they are super hot and wearing them sucks.

 

[leadfarmer]

I believe these are what you are looking for Dave! They offer the protection plus comfort of being cool while running your saw's. I would not advise use in below freezing weather.

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Funny shat there I'm tellin ya....swallard my gosh dang tabacky agin

 

[Four Paws]

I ordered some husky chaps on Amazon so I have something before the GTG and will check two local dealers who carry OPE for something better today.
I will order the labonville competition chaps but cant get them in time for this weekend.

Dave, any assessment of these Chaps? Perhaps you have so much to say you want to write a review?!

 

[Definitive Dave]

I like em
I have only owned three different pairs of chaps, so not a lot to compare them to.
They have 9 fasteners, all the plastic clip style, all to the rear of the chaps.
One at the waist with a larger clasp, one behind each thigh and three down each calf.
For some reason they aren't too dang hot which is a blessing.
I wore them the whole time at the Michigan Tornadofest and Chicken Cookoff and was comfortable.
I threw a chain on the pipe saw there and it did no damage to the chaps, which was nice.
I like the Husqvarna chaps well enough I didn't get around to ordering the labonville competition model.
They are bright orange with reflective grey/silver strips, they have pockets on the side of the legs good for scrench, etc.
They also have a strange square external pocket attached at the waist that looks really out of place and isn't very useful.
There are hasslefree enough that I have actually worn them every time I ran a saw of any size since I got them.
Dave

 

[Four Paws]

They also have a strange square external pocket attached at the waist that looks really out of place and isn't very useful.

Is that a wedge pouch/pocket?

 

[David Young]

Glad you are ok Dave

My favorites are.....

Stihl
0000 886 3205

They are wrap chaps, washable and made in usa

Most of the time a saw kick back will twist the chaps which is why wraps are better protection. Also it is important for the buckles to be snug.

 

[Definitive Dave]

Is that a wedge pouch/pocket?

no it about 4" x 4" and pretty flat, right at the top of the chaps in front of the left leg and is just hanging there
these are wrap chaps and really are pretty darn comfortable
I checked the three local dealers for other chaps and the Stihl chaps felt "cheap" for want of a better word, hard to describe but they felt like they would be less protection than the forester chaps I had before. I'm sure there are multiple models but nothing local felt as solid as the husky chaps.

 

[leadfarmer]

no it about 4" x 4" and pretty flat, right at the top of the chaps in front of the left leg and is just hanging there
these are wrap chaps and really are pretty darn comfortable
I checked the three local dealers for other chaps and the Stihl chaps felt "cheap" for want of a better word, hard to describe but they felt like they would be less protection than the forester chaps I had before. I'm sure there are multiple models but nothing local felt as solid as the husky chaps.

Well atleast they make somthin good[emoji12] 4in x 4in u say?

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