Climbing type A or C, help? :(

[StirlingArb]

I've always worn type C Stihl Hiflex for climbing no matter what the weather as they're the only CS trousers I have, but now its that time to buy a new pair of trousers but I fancied a change and really like the Husky tech extreme, but they only do them in type A..

 

So my question is do many of you climb with Type A trousers?

I'm 100% confident in my saw work and always keep my legs out of the way but its one of them, "the one time you dont, it will get you" situations with going to type A

 

Cheers - Jay

[skyhuck]

In 20+years of climbing and cutting I've only ever owned type A's.

[StirlingArb]

In 20+years of climbing and cutting I've only ever owned type A's.

 

Okay cheers mate, Its just to put my mind at ease really, I'll still be getting them husky tech extremes then

 

Jay

[Dilz]

I've been using the Tech extremes since they first came out. Really nice for climbing in. THe extra padding on the knee is good - the zip at the back of the knee though can rub, and it also breaks after about 6 months which is annoying in winter - same with the pocket zips - if you use them a fair bit the break within 12months.

 

As for climbing in type A - The only risk is if you catch you leg on the edge of the protective area - it has been known to pull the saw round and will bite into the back of your leg. i cant remeber if the tech extremes have it but i know some type A's have added protection around the back of the calf because of this. I hate getting to hot so hence i wear type A's - could never go back to working in type C's apart from when its winter here in Sweden.

[MattyF]

Type A for me.

[dan494]

I use sip type a trousers, they wear well and also have rear calf protection

[Adam Bourne]

I've been wearing type A's now for 3 years or so, before then was always type C's. I've just purchased these engelbert Strauss leggings which are very comfy.

[Johny Walker]

I've been wearing type A's now for 3 years or so, before then was always type C's. I've just purchased these engelbert Strauss leggings which are very comfy. [ATTACH]180387[/ATTACH]

 

what on a sunday

[Adam Bourne]

what on a sunday

 

 

Lol no I've had them for a couple weeks now..

[john p]

Arbor flex type a s for me, really comfy, not sure how long there gonna last though!