Is it worth spending big bucks on Chainsaw Pants?

TreeManMyk

TreeManMyk

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I'm thinking of getting a second pair of safety trousers. I really like the clogger zero gen 2 as I am a high temp. fella. In Canada here the Cloggers are $425 . There are some cheaper brands like Natpro $145 and some basepro SIP for $123. Currently I have a durable pair of Stihl trousers that I have just patched and patched and they're still going. My friend also gave me his old Pfanner Gladiator which I blew the zipper out after a week but at least I got to try them. I'm leaning toward just getting a cheaper pair. I just want to know what all the climber's out there prefer and if you guy's feel it's worth getting fancy pants?
 
Do you like your legs? If so, yes, it’s worth buying the fancy pants. They will save you from a major injury with a chainsaw. Maybe you haven’t had one, or even a close call yet, but you likely will some day if you do this long enough.

We buy the Clogger Zeros for all our crew, and nobody has any real complaints except that they are rather hot in the summer.
 
I've considered laying out $$$ for some nice protective climbing pants, but when I'm in a tree, if I'm cutting near my body, it's almost always my upper body, not my legs, so I haven't bought any.

Also, a lot of protective pants are not rated for the chain speeds of many saws, though I'm sure some protection is better than close to none.
 
To the OP. When you say you really like the zeros: You’ve owned them and liked them? OR: You like the looks and features of them? I’d say saw pants are better than no saw pants at all, some just have more curb appeal than others….. my zeroes will be going into their 4th year of service this spring (I use clogger ascends fall/winter). If I look at the buy in for the cloggers compared to some double front carhart that need replaced every few months it’s similar costs in the end, maybe even cheaper to get the cloggers…. Plus I’ve got cut protection. @Dan Cobb i completely get where your coming from, but I’ll say this: I was dismantling a cottonwood in tight proximity to a building/hardscaping/ and tight trees. A rigged piece gots its tips tangled with an adjacent tree, and put the butt back by my feet up against the spar… I reached down, tickled a little undercut in and wham, a whole bunch of energy was released, the piece ran to the drop zone, but it kicked the saw back into my shin. The chain was coasting to idle when it struck me, but had it not been for those pants it woulda been a trip to the ER for sure. Operator error? 100%, but I’m glad I had those pants on. CHEAP INSURANCE. As far as protection goes in regard to chain speeds, I’ll take something over nothing, and usually if I’m full speed with a full size saw, that bar is buried in a log.
 
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My first thought after reading the title was is it worth it to spend big bucks on an emergency room visit lol. Seriously though that is pretty much all I use 99 percent of the time. I've also bought my employees a few pairs each through the years , its just trying to add an extra level of safety , but I still hope none of the guys(me included) test them. BTW I actually cut my knee about 25 years ago and had chaps save my leg like 19 years ago .
 
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Crazy_Jimmy said:
My first thought after reading the title was is it worth it to spend big bucks on an emergency room visit lol.
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Thankfully us Canadians have universal health care and never see the ER bill.

Agree that chainsaw pants should just be standard issue PPE. If you're climbing and cutting everyday then spend the money to be comfortable. I've run through countless pairs of saw pants from $100 big box store ones to Cloggers et al. and will never go back to the cheapo ones.
 
Divide the cost of a comfortable pair of chainsaw pants that you WANT to wear by the amount of working days per year (average). Is that daily price worth it? I’m going to guarantee so. Even cheaper than the daily coffee that people tend to go for.
 
Boomslang said:
Thankfully us Canadians have universal health care and never see the ER bill.

Agree that chainsaw pants should just be standard issue PPE. If you're climbing and cutting everyday then spend the money to be comfortable. I've run through countless pairs of saw pants from $100 big box store ones to Cloggers et al. and will never go back to the cheapo ones.
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We have workers comp but who really wants to go the hospital . Ironically 25 years ago when I cut my knee we didn't have insurance , so No ER visit for me. Went to local drug store and got some butterfly stitches and tape it shut for couple weeks . I actually didn't miss any work either , took down a magnolia that afternoon . The good ole days lol
 
I have a pair of Solidur Authentic pants and really like them - especially at $100. I haven't climbed in them (we don't do removals - often prune with handsaw only...), but have worn them several days all day running saws in the woods and have been very happy with them. I'm honestly not sure what I'd expect at 4x the price....maybe a slightly more durable outer fabric - like cordura or, what would be prefect is the fabric that Canopy pants are made of. i don't think Arborwear's Ironwood pants are that, are they?

Anyhow, here are what I have: https://www.bartlettman.com/products/solidur-authentic-chainsaw-pants?_pos=14&_sid=d396cf521&_ss=r
 
TreeVB said:
Divide the cost of a comfortable pair of chainsaw pants that you WANT to wear by the amount of working days per year (average). Is that daily price worth it? I’m going to guarantee so. Even cheaper than the daily coffee that people tend to go for.
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I've never subscribed to what I call the payment buyer mentality. I just look at the total cost when making purchasing decisions. If you use the "for only a dollar a day" justification very often, it turns into tens of thousands per year.

With pants, the argument that they cost around the same as out of pocket for an ER visit, plus prevent or reduce the injury is much better justification imho.
 
Dan Cobb said:
I've never subscribed to what I call the payment buyer mentality. I just look at the total cost when making purchasing decisions. If you use the "for only a dollar a day" justification very often, it turns into tens of thousands per year.

With pants, the argument that they cost around the same as out of pocket for an ER visit, plus prevent or reduce the injury is much better justification imho.
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I didn’t realize it was a competition about what was a better way to look at it. It is just another way to look at it.
 
ATH said:
I have a pair of Solidur Authentic pants and really like them - especially at $100. I haven't climbed in them (we don't do removals - often prune with handsaw only...), but have worn them several days all day running saws in the woods and have been very happy with them. I'm honestly not sure what I'd expect at 4x the price....maybe a slightly more durable outer fabric - like cordura or, what would be prefect is the fabric that Canopy pants are made of. i don't think Arborwear's Ironwood pants are that, are they?

Anyhow, here are what I have: https://www.bartlettman.com/products/solidur-authentic-chainsaw-pants?_pos=14&_sid=d396cf521&_ss=r
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I have these same pants and other than being a little bulky they are great for the price.
 
I guess some people perhaps misinterpreted the question as to whether or not it was worth it to spend a lot on pants that had basically the same rating (cut protection) as cheaper ones. Just to clarify I'm already wearing chainsaw pants (like I mentioned in the first comment) I'm just going to be getting a new pair and am going between either spending $425(or more) or $145 which isn't a big deal either way. But if you save a little here and there then you can put into other things (like nice "Haix protector ultra" chainsaw boots, which I also wear). Some peoples comments were helpful as well so thank you.
 
TreeManMyk said:
I guess some people perhaps misinterpreted the question as to whether or not it was worth it to spend a lot on pants that had basically the same rating (cut protection) as cheaper ones. Just to clarify I'm already wearing chainsaw pants (like I mentioned in the first comment) I'm just going to be getting a new pair and am going between either spending $425(or more) or $145 which isn't a big deal either way. But if you save a little here and there then you can put into other things (like nice "Haix protector ultra" chainsaw boots, which I also wear). Some peoples comments were helpful as well so thank you.
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in my experience You get what you pay for , I say buy a nice pair
 
TreeManMyk said:
I guess some people perhaps misinterpreted the question as to whether or not it was worth it to spend a lot on pants that had basically the same rating (cut protection) as cheaper ones. Just to clarify I'm already wearing chainsaw pants (like I mentioned in the first comment) I'm just going to be getting a new pair and am going between either spending $425(or more) or $145 which isn't a big deal either way. But if you save a little here and there then you can put into other things (like nice "Haix protector ultra" chainsaw boots, which I also wear). Some peoples comments were helpful as well so thank you.
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Treat yourself to the zeros, they fit and move extremely well, and last a good while. I imagine in your climate they won’t be too hot either.
 
TreeManMyk said:
I'm thinking of getting a second pair of safety trousers. I really like the clogger zero gen 2 as I am a high temp. fella. In Canada here the Cloggers are $425 . There are some cheaper brands like Natpro $145 and some basepro SIP for $123. Currently I have a durable pair of Stihl trousers that I have just patched and patched and they're still going. My friend also gave me his old Pfanner Gladiator which I blew the zipper out after a week but at least I got to try them. I'm leaning toward just getting a cheaper pair. I just want to know what all the climber's out there prefer and if you guy's feel it's worth getting fancy pants?
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Solidur makes some nice chainsaw pants that are more on the affordable side
 
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