Chainsaw and chaps

[chazzer]

Right, I'm looking for a new pair of chaps or trousers. I got the chaps when i got the saw not paying too much attention to the ratings . but I had some seat less style ones with just belt loops at the front which I don't want anymore and decided to go for trousers and type C so that just leaves the chain speed. What ones do you use with what size saw? the biggest saw I have is only 62cc and with a 18" bar and chain sometimes 16" sometimes 22" but hopefully i will be getting a 372xp soon so what do you recommend?

 

Charlie

[chazzer]

Would class 1 do? I'm thinking class 2 or am I underestimating my saws?

[chazzer]

ok it says the komatsu runs about 13000 rpm so mines about 13500 if that helps?

[Peter]

Class one should be adequate protection, best advice I can give you is to not stick a saw in any part of your body, ppe regardless.

 

Even class 2 ppe wont stop a bigger saw at full revs.

 

Anything will be better than your chaps, if you've had them a few years they will be useless.