PPE - Chainsaw trousers

[Bergen]

Afternoon folks,

 

Looking into alternative Type/Design A & C trousers - we've been using up a stock of the Oregon Waipoua but they didn't meet with much approval; too baggy & not very comfy.

Has anybody tried the SIP Freedom or the new Husqvarna Technical trousers and do you have any suggestions for alternatives other than Stihl Hi-Flex.

 

I have nowt against the Stihls - quite the opposite - but we need summat else as well in a less expensive price range for seasonal and/or temporary staff without getting too basic.

 

Thanks, in advance

[Steve Bullman]

I have no experience with the Stihl or Sips. Stretch air are great trousers but quite probably out of the price bracket you are looking at.

 

Have you looked at the new Steins? Thats what ive been wearing for the past year and they so far seem plenty hard wearing and at a reasonable price.

[Jonesie]

The Stein one are great value, we sold loads and not one complaint.

 

Stein Revolution chainsaw trousers type C, class 1 | F R Jones and Son

 

[jpbeaver]

I had/have the sip freedoms and burnt a hole in them with my 020 exhaust in the first week. Still holding up apart from the odd patch though.

[Sam Thompson]

SIP Progress

[hooch]

I have a pair of these

 

Work Clothes for all Areas of Work from engelbert strauss

[BenC]

Could you explain a bit more about the Oregon Waipoua trou as I was thinking of getting a pair. Whats the good and bad points?

 

Been looking at the Engleburt Strauss trou aswell. What do you think about them?

 

Ben

[JamesNI]

Sip progress here too, front protection only though. I tend not to use my saw behind my legs so it's grand. Lasting much better than my previous pair of stretch air, though not quite as posey!

[Andy Collins]

I have to say I am surprised that you didnt like the Oregons. I've worn mine since April (I think) and found them to be very good trousers, good fit, strong and hard-wearing. All in all, good value for money and I would say suitable to supply your labour with. Its not a fashion parade, its the work-place, if they want something better, let them pay the difference.

[Chris Sheppard]

My husqvarna technicals went back to husqvarna under warranty at less than three months old - they'd worn through on the inside of one of the legs just above where the cordura finishes and it goes back to the stretchy stuff.

 

I'd not been the most impressed with them even before they broke