Chainsaw pants

[Worthaug]

I know this subject has been beat to death, but, I need to get another pair soon. I have owned the Pfanner Arborist (pre ventilators) and I had ordered the incorrect size, they were hot and fit poorly. I currently have the Francitals, and they fit wonderfully but I'm worried about thier longevity.
So, my questions for anybody who can help are...
1. Are the Pfanner Vents totally worth it or great but expensive?
2. Has anybody had Honey Brothers Ltd ship to the US? Was it worth it? (The Arbortecs look very appealing)

Any suggestions?

 

[JontreeHI]

Have to chime in for the arbortechs. I'm a couple weeks in and not even thinking about my pfanner vents.
In fact I'm more than half considering putting them on tree bay and getting another pair of arbortechs!

 

[macswan]

Arbortec is really good pants. Much cooler than the pfanners. Been in mine since fall. And they are holding up great.

The pfanner vents are still a good pant.

All saw pants are expensive. It seems like the difference between 200 and 300 is longevity. I've had my vents for two seasons, and they have a bunch o holes I haven't patched that never get any bigger. Not seam holes, but rips and tears. Definately an investment

 

[Jerad Oren]

All my guys run pfanner vents and are really happy with them. 2 years and no major problems with them. They get washed about every 2 weeks or so.

 

[Worthaug]

Thanks for the help guys! Mac and Jon, where'd you get the Arbortecs?

 

[JontreeHI]

Mac passed along the info for shelter tree is Mass. 295 shipped here to oregon