Chainsaw trousers, advice please.

[Redthunder]

Hi I wanted your thoughts on chainsaw trousers. I'm looking to purchase a pair for myself, i only cut wood for my firewood I'm not climbing or working with saws all day but I have access to a lot of wood from the farms I shoot on. I've tried on stihl trousers from the local farm supplies but they were no good, the waist was ok but the legs at the top were tight so they're not for me. I'm a 40-42 waist. What I wanted to know is if other makes are the same sort of fit or are the other makes more roomy. I thought I'd ask the experts before I place a wasted order online. Or bid on some on a well known auction site only to find there tight. Cheers Chris.

[Lyncombe-climber]

SIP are good :-)

[Ty Unnos]

Oregon Yukon chainsaw trousers Type A | F R Jones and Son

 

I fit into them which is saying something!

[hedgesparrow]

i have a pair of Pfanner gladiator plus class a very good and i am not small around waist. draw back back of legs get cold in winter wish i had the class c looked at getting the new Sip very good trousers like a normal trouser with the protection unlike sthil michelin man springs to mind. find a arb dealer near to you and go and look and try on then you know what is good and what fits forget getting them online. get just a good deal from the arb dealers

what part of the uk are you from someone may be able to point you to a good arb dealer

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Try a few pairs on and because you're not using them in a professional capacity, consider the prices and make a decision. Just trying them on will make 90% of the decision for you though.

[TreeswingerPerth]

The older type Husqvarna type A , ( classic ) I think ? Boy that works with me wears them and he's a 42" waist and big legs . Usually see them on flea bay , pretty cheap too from memory .

 

TS

[Mr Lee]

Stihl size pants very bizarrely. I had the same issue. Ordered a 34" waist and couldn't get them above my thighs. Returned them and went and got two sizes bigger just to get them to fit and they are still a tad tight on hot days. You really need to try stihl pants on before ordering.

[Old WoodChip]

Try Husqvarna, they always have plenty of leg room and waist size I always find preety spot on, try a pair on if you can, then maybe you could try bib & brace same time?

They will last you years so get it right first time and always wear them (not with trainers!!)

[Taupotreeman]

I like the SiP progress. Nice and comfy even with a bit of a gut.

[Syd_B]

  hedgesparrow said:

i have a pair of Pfanner gladiator plus class a very good and i am not small around waist. draw back back of legs get cold in winter wish i had the class c looked at getting the new Sip very good trousers like a normal trouser with the protection unlike sthil michelin man springs to mind. find a arb dealer near to you and go and look and try on then you know what is good and what fits forget getting them online. get just a good deal from the arb dealers

what part of the uk are you from someone may be able to point you to a good arb dealer

 

I have a pair of "c"'s and they are a lot warmer than the "A"'s you still get a cold arse though. Big sizes fit ok, but you might have a problem with leg length.