Is it worth spending big bucks on Chainsaw Pants?

I find the more expensive pants last longer so you get what you pay for. I've had most of the higher end saw pants and I'm currently rockin the clogger defenders. Not as many pockets/features as the zeros but I really like them and they are a bit cheaper than the zeros. I'll definitely be buying another pair when the time comes.
 
VenasNursery said:
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That is what the tag in Solidur pants say too. I thought I read somewhere - maybe on the packaging to dispose of after 5 washings. Was thinking that was on the tag and was going to post a pic, but it isn't.

On one hand, that seems crazy...on the other, too much turning and twisting will misalign the fibers and they won't perform properly.

Was curious if other brands had any "limit". Not like they can sew the lining in better because the fibers need to be free to pull.

I have just put them on "soak and drain" a couple of times to avoid agitation. I wear mine doing timber stand improvement work which is mostly winter work...so not a lot of butt sweat... compared to climbing in the summer!
 
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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Here's my two sense on the more expensive versus cheaper.

Less expensive does not always mean lower quality. Case in point, my first real tree climbing harness was a $60 one I found on Amazon. I climbed with that for years and it held up real well, was comfortable, and didn't have any issues with it. Used it for removals, pruning, crane work, etc. The perfect starting saddle for someone getting started who wasn't looking to drop a few hundred when I already had so much other gear I needed to buy as well.

My buddy has a pair of chainsaw pants he found on Amazon for like $100 and he likes them a lot, bought a pair for him and his worker.

At some point I think it really is a trial by error. Compare and contrast the cheaper pairs versus the more expensive is the only sure way to know the difference.
 
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adolan said:
I find the more expensive pants last longer so you get what you pay for. I've had most of the higher end saw pants and I'm currently rockin the clogger defenders. Not as many pockets/features as the zeros but I really like them and they are a bit cheaper than the zeros. I'll definitely be buying another pair when the time comes.
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how are the defenders weight/thickness/hotness compared to zeros?
 
My order of preference after 2 decades of wearing them and a bad injury prior due to a cut
Kiyari Tech
Arborflex Modular
Pfanner vertex vent
Clogger
Arbpro
SIP
Stein

I’ve owned and worn them all. Well worth the investment. Also the padding protects from bumps and bruising. Nailed my shin and ended up with a compression injury and an open wound that took 9 months to heal. Actually had to go to the wound clinic. I climb in padded pants always
 
Don’t be overly confident with the old gladiators. Chances are they aren’t as protective as they were when the were new. Also if there are cuts tears or excessive soiling per the regS, they aren’t considered serviceable anymore. That goes for chaps . Not sure about the climbing pants unless you work somewhere where they are required.
 
Curious...do you who wear pants often also bring chaps along? Not that I needed them...but was an hour+ from home today working in woods and it occurred to me: if I hit my pants with the saw causing them to do their job, I'd need something else for leg protection the rest of the day. (There are always chaps in the truck...but just got me wondering what others do to plan accordingly)
 
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I like the fit of SIP over the Cloggers, but the Zeros are a treat in the summer. If you're looking to save a few bucks I'd look into the SL Tech line.
 
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