Climbing with chainsaw protective pants/chaps

southsoundtree said:
If you shelll out for them, rec climb in them first ( minimize risk of incidental damage such as from a stationary saw tooth). If they aren't realistic, sell them as Like New.


Another thing to consider, what does the condition of your gear and jobsite say about you?

Never a knicked rope or lanyard, never unacceptable, unpremeditated damage, or routine incidents, or somewhere in the middle?

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Thanks. I’ve honestly never been concerned about job site “image” because the quality of work speaks for itself especially in a small community. I mean it’s nice to have nice things however I’ve seen so many companies with the flashiest new stuff doing bad work and damaging people’s properties. If anyone judges and makes a determination based on that it’s not really someone I’d want to work for anyway so no sweat on that. Luckily haven’t had too many in jobs in all my years in the industry that I’ve walked away from, a couple I probably should’ve and the ones I did I felt good in my decision to let someone else try to tackle it. Also I must say in my entire career the only time I felt not in the right head space to get something done was when there was some sort of trouble at home that took me out of my focus, don’t wish family troubles on anyone. Hope everyone’s healthy and families are well, happy cutting!
 
southsoundtree said:
Another thing to consider, what does the condition of your gear and jobsite say about you?
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When I see a guy that cuts grass pulling his trailer behind a $50k pickup truck, to me it says "My prices are high because I have to pay for this truck."

I agree that rag tag gear and equipment doesn't make a good impression, but I'd personally rather see older, well cared for equipment in many cases. If everything is new, I wonder if they just destroy stuff before it gets any age on it. A customer has to figure they're paying for shiny new equipment.

Jobsite condition is different. The best folks always keep a jobsite as tidy and organized as practical, regardless of the type of work.
 
My point was that some people need all the protecting they can get... look at they're nicked up ropes and yard sale of a jobsite.

Others have equipped that lasts and lasts because of great care even though well used.

These are two different approaches that can help inform a choice.
 
I always love these posts. It really is a personal choice. I never wear chainsaw protection even on the ground. They are not for me. Hot and bulky, and I live in the tropics. I use big saws in tree and on ground. Up to an 880. Second picture is an 880 with a 54" bar. Proper technique must be foremost concern. Know where the tip of bar is always. Anyway if the work position is questionable, find a new one. I wear SIP and arbortec climbing pants non protective. I am happy for those who wear them and think if one ia comfortable in them sure thing.
 

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Recently purchased a pair of Arborwear Ironwoods. Great for winter! Although your butt cheeks will get cold since it is the only part of the pant that doesn't have protection.

Not sure I will be able to wear them in the summer though.
 
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AlanKekoa said:
I just need someone to come out with some assless saw pants so I could keep cool and well ventilated in the heat.
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Back when I worked for a hack company and didn't give two shits about anything there, I had a pair of saw pants that the crotch had blown out on and spread from the zipper all the way under and back to practically the waistband. It was the most unprofessional thing ever interacting with customers while my underwear were hanging out, but my god the breeze was nice swinging around the trees.
 
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