Type C trousers or chaps?

[coppicer]

My local dealer was persuading me to buy chaps instead of type C. His argument is that if you're using a chainsaw properly, on the ground, you should only ever need front protection.

 

My feeling is that he may have a point, but it's the unexpected accidents that get you, not the ones you can reasonably foresee. So better safe than sorry.

 

I will be using the saw mostly in the winter, so overheating due to clothing is probably not going to be a major problem.

 

Is there a consensus on which is preferable?

[woodyguy]

I use both and they have different applications. If its summer, perhaps wearing shorts and I'm only using a chainsaw for say 20 mins every hour, then chaps are great.

If its winter and I'm using the chainsaw much of the time then trousers are far better. The only advantage of chaps is they stop you overheating in summer.

[C.J]

Obviously not a Stihl dealer because there chaps are type C.

 

How about type A trousers with rear vents ?

 

Waist trousers, Classic - Protective equipment and Workwear

[coppicer]

He is a Stihl dealer but these weren't Stihl chaps - cheaper stuff, I forget the brand.

[Stubby]

Pfanner Type A with vents

[White Noise]

Chaps in the summer months with shorts underneath . Chaps in the winter with jeans underneath

[Bren.]

Sorry, can't ever consider chaps. They're probably fine, but I can't get the Blue Oyster Bar out of my head every time I think of them.

[markieg31]

I tryed some husky chaps. Over crag hoppers. Feckingbhot to work in. I see know why people go commando underneath them.

[coppicer]

I see know why people go commando underneath them.

First the Blue Oyster bar, now this. The thread is taking a worrying turn

[coppicer]

The only advantage of chaps is they stop you overheating in summer.

Are they less safe or do they basically off similar levels of protection?