Chain saw PPE

[Jonesie]

We only keep boots up to 12, but if you let me know what you would like to try a couple of days before you come down I can try and get some in for you.

[john k]

Do you know which boots are likely to be available in a 14 (normally Euro 49, sometimes 50)?

 

Also do any of the trousers come in extra long leg length? I'm 36/38" waist and 36" inside leg. Looks like the Oregons come in at about 33" so I'd need some extra tall boots!

 

Should I definitely get type C?

[felixthelogchopper]

Trousers for cs 30/31 have to be type C. As for extra tall boots, I'm on the tall side and find that Haix Protector Pro are a good boot. Only down side is having to wear long socks with them

[Jonesie]

Stretch Air do some long leg ones they are on offer at the moment.

 

Stretch-Air Full Stretch chainsaw trousers long leg Type C | F R Jones and Son

 

And if you look through the boots section and use the drop down you should find a few flipper boots.

 

Chainsaw protective footwear & accessories | F R Jones and Son

[dent]

i am the same size as you

almost all the haix are available in 14 i couldn't find many other brands that go above 12

so got the protector pros

the hiflexs are good on length i've found chainsaw trousers don't need to be as long in the leg due to the bulky size of the boots

i have currently got a pair of engelbert strauss trousers which are available in an extra long leg version and there great but only type a's

[john k]

Trousers for cs 30/31 have to be type C.

It looks like I may be able to borrow some trousers for the training/assessment. If that's the case, is there any reason to buy type C or would I be better off with type A?

[david wood]

type c as you know for assement, and then save for the coldest days in winter. type a the rest of the time for comfort, its what i do.

[brassmonkey001]

One thing I do know for certain about PPE is that if it's not comfortable to wear, you wont wear it.

I don't know about chainsaw specific PPE but I did once have to source a pair of size 16 safety shoes for a visitor to our factory. Needless to say they never got used again after that week.

[Sam Thompson]

Do you know which boots are likely to be available in a 14 (normally Euro 49, sometimes 50)?

 

Same as me, my Meindls are bloody faultless And available in 14

[Jamis]

I would definitely go for Meindls again, I think the Waudlaufers are harder wearing and personally find them more comfortable than the airstreams. Brilliant boots!