Chain saw PPE

[john k]

I'm planning to do my CS30/31 sometime this year, and need to get some PPE sorted out. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to get a Husky 346XP, as these seem to be universally recommended in this sort of size range, but this seems to be the easy bit compared to choosing the rest of the gear.

 

If all goes to plan I'll be mostly doing woodland work - coppicing, thinning, scrub clearing, maybe some hedge laying. Definitely won't be climbing.

 

What would you recommend for a newbie? I don't mind spending what I need to, and would prefer not to buy twice, but I haven't got money to throw away needlessly.

 

Just to complicate things I am unusually tall and have size 14 feet

 

Thanks for any help!

[Stevie Mac]

Just to get you started.

 

Oregon Waipoua chainsaw trousers Type C | F R Jones and Son

 

Haix Airpower Gold chainsaw boots | F R Jones and Son

 

Husqvarna Balance helmet | F R Jones and Son

 

Chainsaw protection Oregon gloves | F R Jones and Son

[Stevie Mac]

For got to say the 346xp is a great saw for starters. Thats what I use and its served me well.

[john k]

Thanks for the pointers. Looks like it might not be quite as scarily expensive as I feared!

 

Out of curiosity, what is it about those trousers and boots that makes them stand out? Is it just the availability in large sizes, or is there more to it?

[Ollie Wall]

boots i would go for meindl airstreams super super comfy!!!!!

[Brushcutter]

Best thing is to get out there and try this stuff on and have a look as it really is personal taste.

 

I use Arbortech chainsaw gloves with little gel AV pads in and they're very comfy and quite warm. Hard wearing i'm yet to tell. The timberland ones i had for 3 week and wrecked.

 

I have Strech Airs extremes, STIHL Hiflexs and some Husky technical chainsaw trousers. My faves are the Strech Airs but they are the most expensive. In the summer i wear the Husky ones.

 

I have a Husky balance and a Pedlz vertex vent. Which i wear depends on my mood and which ear defender i want. I do a little bit of climbing hence the vertex. So if you'd like to do a climbing course a pedzel helmet for you.

 

Boots I use Haix on about my 5th pair of protector pros. get a year to 18 months from them. Had Treemee ones before that. Perfer the Haix might try some Arbortech ones next.

 

PPE is all down to personal taste and what you think serves you best. If you want to feel super safe Husky do some class 2 chainsaw trousers that are cut resistant with 24m/s chain speed.

[john k]

Thanks. Looks like a shopping expedition to Jonesie's is on the cards!

[Jonesie]

Pop down to the mayhem shop, make sure you introduce yourself and I may even put the kettle on for you.

[Mark J]

I quite like the HAIX Blue Mountain boots. Comfy from the beginning and waterproof. Don't know if the do them in a 14 though.

[john k]

Pop down to the mayhem shop, make sure you introduce yourself and I may even put the kettle on for you.

 

Thanks. Do I need to bring biscuits?

 

Do you generally keep Lurch sizes in stock?

Edited March 11, 2011 by john k