New Pfanner Gladiator Vents

[wyoclimber]

Anybody care to comment on the new Pfanner Gladiator Vent Chainsaw Pants at Treestuff? I'm in the market for new pants for my crews this summer. I was planning on the Arbortec's, as I was very disappointed in my last Pfanner's, durability wise, but these new ones have piqued my interest.

 

[Evan Sussman]

I have only owned the gladiators before my first pair of red "gladiator ventilators". I've only had them for a few months, but no issues on durability. I didn't really have issues with my other two pairs of gladiators though.

Friends had issues with another model of pfanners that didn't have the gladiator fabric on the front.

 

[Kris Anderson]

I'm rocking the ventilators. About 1 year of climbing and ground work. I've only had a pocket zip break and a few picks on the back from hanging my saw. I love these pants I wear them 5 to 6 days a week and don't even think about em. Every other pair of pants I have used I'm always pulling em up or blowing the crotch out. I'll be getting these pants again when they wear out in another year of use.

 

[frashdog]

Awesome pants. Doubt there are better. Right now I have five pairs of pfanners and one stein. Pfanner keeps updating every couple of years. The new gladiators have actual vents just under the belt area, stronger/less stretchy fabric on the front. Total ground guy pants!

 

[Steve Connally]

Ordered a pair of steins yesterday after a close call. Blood but no stitches. Used sips years ago when they were fairly new items. Wish I could try before I buy.

 

[frashdog]

Ordered a pair of steins yesterday after a close call. Blood but no stitches. Used sips years ago when they were fairly new items. Wish I could try before I buy.

I have the stein kriegers, imho not impressed when compared to the current pfanner ventilations...especially for climbing. Sips are no where near pfanners. Steins are good pants but closer to the sips, as in being baggier and not fitting as well for a climber, at least for my lanky frame.
I'm 6'1" 175lbs 32" waist, 34" inseam I go with size small long, perfect.

All your gear Steve...treat yourself to a few pairs of pants bro!

 

[Steve Connally]

Yeah. I'm gonna try the stein a bit then the pfanner pants next. Didn't want to drop all that coin at one time. Keeps my up on Luke's floor with multiple orders. Lol

 

[Steve Connally]

Yeah. I'm gonna try the stein a bit then the pfanner pants next. Didn't want to drop all that coin at one time. Keeps my up on Luke's floor with multiple orders. Lol

 

[tc262]

I really like my gladiator vents! Everyone's built a little different but I love the way they fit me. Don't have a ton of time in them so I don't know for sure about the durability but they feel like they are going to last.

 

[islandarb]

I will get enemies but who cares....the phanner vents are great pants....fit me well and tough....just do not like chainsaw pants...have 2 pairs...just find them bulky...I wear regular non chainsaw phanner climbing pants now...but for those that do like chainsaw pants these are a good buy...

 

[TimBr]

Ordered a pair of steins yesterday after a close call. Blood but no stitches. Used sips years ago when they were fairly new items. Wish I could try before I buy.

Steve, glad you dodged a bullet, glad you're ok.

Tim

 

[Steve Connally]

Anybody know why the red gladiator pants say new and improved? Are they the same as the blue and the gray vents? Anybody tried the arbortec ones?

 

[treehumper]

I had the previous gladiators and liked them. Tried Francital which were good for the money, the new SIPS which didn't stand up at all. Going to bite the bullet and go with the Vents.

 

[Steve Connally]

Just don't know the difference between the blue/gray and the red "new and improved". Curious about the arbortec. Got my steins today. Loose but nice.

 

[JefLong]

Hey I'm just gonna mention stihl x-fit trousers, they're not cheap but neither are pfanners and they're easily the most comfortable ones I've had for climbing. and apparently they make your butt look great

 

[Steve Connally]

Doesn't look like they are available in the states.

 

[Dave Rohach]

I dropped the bomb and placed an order for 2 pair of the Gladiators, this morning! Can't believe how pricey these bad boys are! It's getting too hot already for my other saw pants, hope the vents are a bit cooler.

 

[TimBr]

Hey I'm just gonna mention stihl x-fit trousers, they're not cheap but neither are pfanners and they're easily the most comfortable ones I've had for climbing. and apparently they make your butt look great

I hope it wasn't your ground man that informed you of that fact.

 

[JefLong]

I hope it wasn't your ground man that informed you of that fact.

Ah no, coming from him it'd be meaningless, he likes everybody's butt eh

 

[Stankers]

anybody wear the Sherrill pants? I've been wearing them for a few weeks and really like them. They are my first chainsaw pants so i dont really have anything to compare them to.