Need some advice on my gear.

[Toby95]

Hi everyone,

 

This is my first time using a forum so forgive my shortcomings if there are any.

 

I'm starting a 2 year course in Forestry and Arb at plumtpon college this year and was wondering what was the best gear to get? I need; Helmet (suitable for climbing), Trousers (Type C, Class 1), chainsaw gloves, chainsaw boots, and safety glasses (en166).

 

I have a tendency to overheat very quickly, so any gear that is light and breathable would be great.

 

Thanks,

Toby:biggrin:

[geoff]

Hi there Toby, a big welcome here, I will refrain from advising you on what kit to get as there are others who are far more up to date on what would be best for you, but you are in the right forum to get the advice you need to help you through your time in the trade.

When you get to the aches & pains stage in a few decades I for one may be of more help!

[testcricket01]

I would say theres no best gear if i was you i would go to your local dealers and spend some time trying out different trousers and helmets see what suits you best

[karlk]

all trades have aches and pains, its not exclusive to the tree industry.

[mendiplogs]

Hi everyone,

 

This is my first time using a forum so forgive my shortcomings if there are any.

 

I'm starting a 2 year course in Forestry and Arb at plumtpon college this year and was wondering what was the best gear to get? I need; Helmet (suitable for climbing), Trousers (Type C, Class 1), chainsaw gloves, chainsaw boots, and safety glasses (en166).

 

I have a tendency to overheat very quickly, so any gear that is light and breathable would be great.

 

Thanks,

Toby:biggrin:

HI TOBY welcome to the best forum on the net mate thanks jon

[Stubby]

Hi Toby and welcome . I hate having hot sweaty legs but it gonna happen . However the lightest and coolest ( and best made ) strides I have at rthe moment are the Pfanner Gladiator Ventilation . Not cheap but the quality is there .

[Toby95]

Thanks for the welcome and replies, everyone.

 

Just found out that there will be a company coming to college during the first week with all the gear in stock and I will be sure to keep a look out for those Pfanner Gladiator Ventilations.

[Ian Flatters]

Thanks for the welcome and replies, everyone.

 

Just found out that there will be a company coming to college during the first week with all the gear in stock and I will be sure to keep a look out for those Pfanner Gladiator Ventilations.

 

They are okay and very well built, if you suffer from the heat it might pay (excuse the pun) to pay for some type A's for ground work.

 

Stein plasma glasses i found good, Vertex vent is a nice helmet, gear is really subjective and id advise trying as much as you can before you buy. Hiax boots are good for the price, chainsaw gloves are well chainsaw gloves.

 

I use safe eyes instead of goggles or a visor, they never steam up and sit so no debris can bounce into your eye.

[Perkins]

all trades have aches and pains, its not exclusive to the tree industry.

 

check out grumpy trousers! (I wonder if computer programmers have bad backs?)

 

oh sorry, back on topic, I have personally found the petzl vertex vent pretty cool, and the meindl airstream boots (hefty price tag though). A mate uses stein trousers and says they are cool enough. To be fair though, wearing a helmet and chainsaw gear in this recent heat is never going to be comfortable. Take some shorts to swap into once the sawing is finished and you're just raking up.

Edited July 16, 2013 by Perkins

[Joe Newton]

Everyone will have a different opinion on gear. All have their qualities but I'm assuming you're on a budget.

 

The kit I use is:

 

Oregon Waipoua (sp?) type A strides: Not too hot, and so far are holding up better than my hiflex. I climb in them regularly, but its not for me to advise against industry best practice. Has to be noted though that they are not as flexible as my old hiflex, but I don't find it interferes with climbing so long as I use braces.

 

Petzl Vertex Vent: Good lightweight helmet. Good ventilation, and fairly durable as long as you don't abuse it... (Groundy chipped my old ground helmet!)

 

Boots: Meindl Woodwalkers. At £150 they're not much more than the minimum you should spend in good boots. They're like safety slippers. Fantasticly made and really hard wearing. Mine look beaten after eighteen months but I reckon they'll last another 6 with a bit of tlc.

 

Glasses: Stein orbit. Less than a tenner, get yellow, puts a cheery glow on a drizzly day.

 

Gloves. Pfanner fine gloves, £3 a pair. Not protective, but hey, if you're too careful, nothing good OR bad will ever happen to you