Boots??

Nathan

Nathan

Location
Austin, TX
Back to my favorite subject, footwear.

I have a case of the too many regulations blues.

I can whine or simply ask for recommendations for chainsaw proof/safety boots.

Especially from the Euro crowd.

The only ones I have laid hands on are the Haix Climbers

Ok boots but heavy. Keep in mind my Nike Cindercones are my favorite work shoes.

As a sub, at least for a while, I am going to have to wear legal footwear.

I am looking for a good, light, tough, chainsaw proof, safety boot.

Seems like most are designed for someone who works on the ground.

Any recommendations please.

Thanks - Nathan
 
Yes, I finally just made the move.
Spending this month taking an intensive language course and working when I get the chance.

Plus I am still trying to get all of my certifications.
You have to be one heck of a climber on paper here.

I am pretty set gear-wise with the exception of "Chainsaw Boots"
 
Nathan,

The only chainsaw boots I've worn are these
proboots_sawpro.jpg

I like how they feel with spikes on and the heel isn't too crazy, but they are heavier than your Nikes for sure.

These look interesting Boots UK

Click on protective clothing.
 
Boots

Does anyone have any suggestions for great footlocking boots? Right now I'm wearing a pair of Asolo's as my everyday boot, and they do pretty well. For competition reasons i'm looking for the best boot out there. Any suggestions?
 
Re: Boots

Nathan, I have had oregon green boots for 6 years but just tried a pair of the aquafell boots, they are superb.
I wear chainsaw boots everyday as we have to stick to regulations.
As we do a lot of highway work they get put through varied tasks.
They are probably as light a pair of chainsaw boots for climbing that you're gonna get, warm too.
I've also wore these in boggy ditches when we've been doing clearances, they stay dry as anything
so far i'm well pleased with them. they did seem a little slippy for climbing when i first got them but i think that was just cos they were knew, i seem to be able to limb walk in them as good as any other boot now
these boots were on the proclimb website in the previous post by the way

steve
 
Hi Nathan

Hope your well, (met at Augsburg last year). Firstly decide your criteria for a boot before putting your hands in your pocket to retrieve the euro. I recently received a catelogue from a German company, there are 13 different types of boot in there. I can think of about 10 others on the UK market. Do you stihl want to be able to walk in a years time? How long should they last?
Do you like them solid or prefer doing dainty work on the branch tips? Do you like having wet feet when it rains? etc. etc. All these are factors that should be considered. But wisely. It's a .....mad world.

Good luck
nod
 
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dainty work on the branch tips

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I have only laid my hands on the Haix and they seemed good for stomping brush, small mammals, or invading a 3rd world country. But maybe not so good for fine work on the tips.

I really appreciate all of the input and suggestions from everyone.
 
Re: Boots to birds

That's pretty slick! I've considered offering to put birdhouses in clients' trees to compesate for lost habitat from my pruning, but never saw myself in the garage sawing lumber for hours. This is a simple, quick project, almost free, and uses waste wood. My main concern would be splitting in the roof or base.

Keith
 
Hey Nathan

Good to hear you like it out on the twigs.

Otter Forst available at about 150 euro from Grube KG or possibly cheaper elsewhere. I no longer use them myself but they are a fantastic boot for your criteria. I've had 4 pairs in the past, each pair lasting approx.14 months of daily use. Eventually the sole will give up, but on day 3 these boots feel like slippers.

Good luck
Nod
(Maybe I'll make AUgsburg again, just got the dates today)

www.grube.de
 
Thanks for the offer Nod, but I got these just two months
ago, will get back to you in november 2006 :)
Although they could be a bit slicker, they are very comfortable and robust, water resistant and breathing.
I really like them.

No, I'm not at merrist wood. I'm packing my stuff right now,
leaving tomorrow, boots occupy half the suitcase, my helmet
fills up the rest pretty well.

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Does England look this great, this time of the year?
Sunrise outside our shop.
 

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Here's the translation by Babelfish:

The Meindl Tree Climber is the first special shoe for Arboristen.
On basis of a proven Combat model the shoe was equipped with that safe my DL cut protection and stahlkappe.
The high rubber belt and that additionally laterally gummi-Schutz grant an additional protection of the upper leather. The Meindl multi-grasp sole of Vibram with PU Daempfungskeil is particularly skid-proof and permits safe climbing on branches.
Shank height 19 cm, weight 1900 g/Paar.

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