Climbing with a saw in type A's

[Dak]

I wear type a's and generally climb in la sportiva boots!

 

And people call me captain safety

 

As few people said, its all about positioning....

[Pat Ferrett]

Been wearing A's since the price of Hiflex doubled in less than a year

 

Been wearing Hitec magnums for years now and will never go back to climbing boots

[tree monkey]

i wear sip freedom give you protection on the back of the calves and not too hot and also cheaper than hiflex by a long shot

[jpbeaver]

I wear type a's and generally climb in la sportiva boots!

 

And people call me captain safety

 

As few people said, its all about positioning....

 

Ganda guides? I had 1 pair of type c years ago never again.

[shillo]

wow, and i thought i was the only one!

[Dak]

Ganda guides? .

 

 

yup yup.

[Ewan Murray]

Wouldn't go back to type c good work positioning and correct saw use is safer than any thickness or set up of trousers

 

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[Dan Earp]

after reading all the comments, no 1 uses them, however wouldnt it affect insurance claims if something was to happen? also wouldnt hse pick it up of inspection.

I agree with good work postion etc, but getting a little hot just for the added saftey surely should out weight it.

Myself ive always wore type c's everyday on any job, in any weather. Sure i get hot but then you just take on more water and crack on.

[Pete Mctree]

after reading all the comments, no 1 uses them, however wouldnt it affect insurance claims if something was to happen? also wouldnt hse pick it up of inspection.

I agree with good work postion etc, but getting a little hot just for the added saftey surely should out weight it.

Myself ive always wore type c's everyday on any job, in any weather. Sure i get hot but then you just take on more water and crack on.

 

A carefully written risk assessment, stating why you have made a decision & what effect it has. If you cannot prove that you are at a reduced risk through wearing type a as opposed to type c then, you should not be wearing them. It is your personal safety & well being you are dealing with. VERY important IMO

[Wolfie]

It would be interesting to find out how many leg injuries have occurred during climbing operations by trained tree surgeons whilst wearing class A trousers. I'll take a guess at zero.