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frans

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healdsburg, CA
Well finally it seems that industry has caught up with the needs of climbers
The other day I received my SIP pants from Sherills. There was some delay due to customs and the like but these pants were well worth the wait.
Up to present day the protective chaps and pants on the market just did'nt cut it in terms of weight and bulkiness and non-freedom of movement.
The SIP pants are easy to move around in and although colored black (which is a major drawback here in the hot section of the USA) seem to be made for climbers.
I give them a "thumbs up" for quality and ease of movement. Thanks to Sherrills and to Shaun Larkin for overseeing my shipment.
I heard a rumor that Stihl was coming out w/ a pair soon based on the same concept of streatchy material but have yet to see them.
Frans
 
I saw Mark with the SIP pants on at this past weeks Penn-Del Shade Tree Symposium and logged on to Tree Buzz to find out about them. I wanted to know what their protective material was, their cost and where you got them from? I believe you said Sherrill Arborist Supply for getting them, right? Thanks for any info.
 
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I dont know what they are made of, But they are called: Chainsaw Protective Pants- Sooo, what more could you possibly want to know? As long as they help to keep my flesh from shredding apart from my saw I dont really care. (I dont think they are made from the flesh of cute fuzzy endangered animals, if that matters to you) /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I got them from : Sherrill Arborist Supply. Ask them what the cost is, I got mine at the show so no shipping costs. Well worth it in my opinion.

Frans
 
To all who have not yet seen ,
The Sip 5-1 are a five layer weave of chainsaw proof material as opposed to the usual nine,hence the name which gives about 200gr weight reduction.They were tested at SATRA laboratories in the UK and meet EN 381-5 class 1 (20m p/sec).They are stretch and have Kevlar knees.
I think there pretty good trousers.Picking can be a little bit of a problem and hanging top handled saws can melt them pretty quick with the exhaust,Although more pricey I still favour the Stretch Air.they last longer look cooler....

Didj
 

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I got the 5-1 SIP pants because they are lighter than the Stretch Airs. The idea, (for me) was to start really wearing my protective gear ALL the time, not just when it was convienent. With the hot temps here wearing just about anything in the summer is a hardship.
no I dont run out on a job w/ my saw buck naked /forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Last summer it got up to over 100F for months at a time. We will see if I really use them during this time... or just go back to wearing light pants. The Arbor Wear Tech pants are really good for this type of weather.
Frans
 
Thats my problem. Florida summer. 90% humidity. Maybe chaps w/ nothing on underneath. /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I forgot to mention that I just today, got a pair of Stihl "summer" protective pants. I think maybe they should be called "spring" and "autumn" pants, I don't think they'll be great come August. /forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif
 
i went comando with my chainsaw trews one day, lets say there was a bit of chaffing in some intimate regions which i never normally get...i dont recommend it

jamie
 
The chaffing might not have been from the protective pants. /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Thats as bad as I get. /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
A word of advice on chainsaw pants. Order them a size larger than what you normally wear. It seems to help moving around and lessens the chance the crotch tearing apart. Also never put them in the dryer. Some ballistic nylon pads will bunch up really easily.
For you guys that think they are too hot then you haven't nothing yet. My utility company is making us wear Arc rated Fire retardant chainsaw pants. They are 20% heavier then what you currently see on the market.
Last note, kevlar is lighter and thinner that ballistic nylon. Four layers of kevlar also has a higher fpm (feet per minute?) than the usual six layers of ballistic nylon. I know Stihl had some kevlar pants a few years ago.

Later
Dave
 
Anybody use Bailey's chainsaw pants? How do they fit (I'm fairly skinny)? Heavy? Light? Crap? /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
I could not get on the ProClimber web site because it asked for a username and password to get on. This is a real trick, especially since I could not even get on the site. What's the trick?
 
Does anyone have any idea of the sizing of the pants over in the UK? Are they measured the same as the US? Are shipping charges reasonable? I have never ordered from overseas before.
 
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