Arb / Forestry Chainsaw Wear

[Jamie Jones]

Looking to get some good hard wearing chainsaw trousers and jackets for Arb / Forestry work for both the summer and winter.. Plus some water proof wear for the winter work that is also breathable and comfortable.  I have been using the 'STIHL FUNCTION ERGO Chainsaw Trousers & Jacket which was good to get me going.... But I would like to get some get that is comfortable, hard wearing when working all day in different conditions while not breaking the bank....

Q1) What  would people recommend for summer and winter work?

Q2) And what would people recommend for the wet weather?

 

[AWarb00]

Looking to get some good hard wearing chainsaw trousers and jackets for Arb / Forestry work for both the summer and winter.. Plus some water proof wear for the winter work that is also breathable and comfortable.  I have been using the 'STIHL FUNCTION ERGO Chainsaw Trousers & Jacket which was good to get me going.... But I would like to get some get that is comfortable, hard wearing when working all day in different conditions while not breaking the bank....

Q1) What  would people recommend for summer and winter work?
Q2) And what would people recommend for the wet weather?
 

I really like the arbortec breathflex pro trousers , so far this summer not been too hot Atall, but haven't had them for the winter yet

In answer to your second question I can rate the harkie smock [emoji106]

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, Jamie Jones said:

Looking to get some good hard wearing chainsaw trousers and jackets for Arb / Forestry work for both the summer and winter.. Plus some water proof wear for the winter work that is also breathable and comfortable.  I have been using the 'STIHL FUNCTION ERGO Chainsaw Trousers & Jacket which was good to get me going.... But I would like to get some get that is comfortable, hard wearing when working all day in different conditions while not breaking the bank....

Q1) What  would people recommend for summer and winter work?

Q2) And what would people recommend for the wet weather?

 

Just asked Vesp .....

[Jamie Jones]

29 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Just asked Vesp .....

Do you have contact details for Vesp? PM if you prefer....

 

[David Cropper]

45 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Just asked Vesp .....

No Stubby, for the Love of Christ, no!

[Les Cork]

Hi Jamie

 

Go and see Cambrian Power in Tregaron or Jones Hardware in Hay on Wye and try on the SIP Protection trousers, for wet weather look at the SIP Protection Kieu Jacket and trousers. If your looking for budget wet weather jacket and trousers look at the Sioen Flexothane. For Waterproof boots use Haix with 4 layer goretex waterproof membrane.

Other stockists are Powells in Wormbridge, Mansell Griffiths in Pencader and Forest Park & Garden in Pontypridd

[Dan Maynard]

My opinion is you've got to try trousers on unless you are Mr Average size and shape. Pfanners are often recommended but I didn't find them comfortable, not enough room to move.

I was trying to get longer legs, also went Arbortec pro which do seem a lot tougher than the standard Arbortec which rip if you stare at them too hard, I would definitely avoid those.

[stihlmadasever]

In my experience none if those exist.

Pfanners are the most robust trousers but you'll need a sizeable inheritance or a bank loan to buy them.

Ive yet to find a jacket that is waterproof,breathable and hard wearing.

Let me know if you find one.