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Forester Men's Straight

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Color: Orange

Meets ASTM F1897, OSHA 1910.266, UL Certified
Not suitable for use with electric chainsaws
See description for sizing information
"apron style" chaps protect front of both legs (most common injury area)

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Forester Apron Style Chainsaw Chaps

Meets ASTM F1897, OSHA 1910.266, UL Certified
Not suitable for use with electric chainsaws
See description for sizing information
"apron style" chaps protect front of both legs (most common injury area)

FORESTER Professional Apron Chainsaw Safety Chaps are UL listed and meet all OSHA requirements. From the 1200 denier water and oil resistant oxford outer shell, to the multi-layer chainsaw protection inside, these chaps are built to provide the highest level of protection.

Sizing Information
- 35" "Short Chaps" For Most Users 5' to 5' 4" Tall
- 37" "Regular Chaps" For Most Users 5' 4" to 6' Tall
- 40" "Long Chaps" For Most Users 6' to 6' 4"
- ALL LENGTH Chaps have adjustable waists to fit most users from 28" Waists up to 46" Waists.

Please note: Chainsaw safety chaps are designed to reduce the risk of injury should the chainsaw chain come in contact with the protective chaps. Please follow Chainsaws Original Owners Manual for safety instructions on cutting. Protective clothing should not be used as a substitute to safe and responsible chainsaw operating procedures. These chaps are not designed to protection against electric chainsaws due to the high-torque nature of electric motors.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 17 x 13 x 2 inches; 2.75 Pounds
Item model number : CHAP235-G
Department : Mens
Date First Available : November 10, 2015
Manufacturer : Forester
ASIN : B017TKJC16

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Hunter

Not once but TWICE

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2017

Size: Regular 37"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

Saved me from injury twice so far. I wore these while attempting to log 3.7 acres of closely planted pine trees myself. I spent days wearing these and often wondered why I was wearing extra layers in the middle of the summer heat. After a bit I finally gave in and had a logging company come in since they were literally driving by my place. Then during preps to build an equipment shed I needed to drop about 8-10 small trees and just out of habit put these on. That day it was the smartest thing I did because not only did they save my legs from injury once but twice the same day. First time I just cradled the chain saw on my leg and had not set the brake, the chaps stopped the chain from cutting into my thigh right where I bend. I surely would have bled out before EMS got to me. Second time, and I was being more careful after that scare and a vine came flying by as a tree was falling (attached to the tree) and caught the bar and slammed it into my knee while it was winding down. I didn't even have time to set the brake as I was backing away from the falling tree.

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Andrew klebar

Saved my life while in PuertoRico for disaster relief. ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017

Size: Regular 37"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

Saved my life while in PuertoRico for disaster relief. Worth getting. You can never predict an accident thats why they are called accidents.must have is you own a saw.see my photo of when the chaps got eaten by the saw. Could have been a massive gash. Remember once they are cut u throw them away and buy another pair. Its well worth it.even tho these are cheaper quality they still did there job.

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jon clemons

fits good, I am 5'6"

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018

Size: Regular 37"Color: Safety GreenVerified Purchase

fits good, I am 5'6". Will also fit if you are taller. I fold down the top seem. It may have been made for that because it fits great. Gives piece of mind. Don't tell my wife that a week before I bought these I cut through my levis at the kneecap two days in a row. 2nd time had a little blood, but I was lucky for my carelessness. After many years of using a chainsaw, it can happen. **** get them before you get careless and make a mistake****

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giro

Great pair of inexpensive chainsaw chaps that meet ASTM F1897-2014 39JY spec

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016

Size: Regular 37"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

I've used these chainsaw chaps 3 times now, and they do great. I normally wear 34" long jeans, and the 37" length overlaps my boots by a few inches as they should. The tags and documentation say these meet the updated ASTM F1897-2014 39JY spec, along with the Canadian CAN/BNQ 1923-450-M91 39JY class B.

There's a lot of different specs thrown around with different chainsaw chaps, though the ASTM is the main US one, the commercial standard for chainsaw chap performance. OSHA 1910.266 says shall wear safety leg protection from ballistic nylon or similar. And ASTM F1414-13 is what UL uses as their standard for testing that it meets ASTM F1897. The only real different one is the USFS 11BF or FS6170-4. Most of those specs are non-safety related details (stitching, color, snaps, etc), along with fire safety related specs. Some documentation from Elvex points out that while the FS spec (year 2000 version) is tested at 3200 ft/sec instead of 2750 ft/sec (2008 version of ASTM F1897), that the testing procedure is a little different so they aren't really comparable.

Why does this all matter? If I'm wearing chainsaw chaps, I want them to help protect me. I was willing to pay more for ones that would protect me better. ASTM F1897 is a pass/fail test so it doesn't tell you if one pair is better than another, but it does set the bar. In our forest service trail clearing chainsaw class they said the saw chaps had to meet the FS 6170-4 spec, and so I was trying to figure out what the differences were. But in the end, it turns out that for non-fire related chainsaw use on forest service land, that they now allow your chainsaw chap PPE to meet either the FS 6170-4 spec or the ASTM F1897 spec. See USDA FOREST SERVICE SAW OPERATIONS GUIDE 2016 electronic edition, v 1.3.1, page 15. [...]

Long story short, these chainsaw chaps seem good. Like using a seatbelt even if you've never been in an accident, or a bike or ski helmet even if you've never had a crash resulting in a head injury, this is inexpensive insurance to make sure if something bad happens, you'll be better off than you would have been without the personal protective equipment. At this price, they are great. If you want to pay a little more and get a little more protection, the full ankle wrap models from Forester (Chap737-O), Woodland Pro, Labonville, or Husqvarna look like good choices.

I'm including a bunch of pictures of the product and docs, since they give all these specs, and the info on these meeting ASTM F1897-2014 39JY for gas chainsaws, but not electric ones (as others have stated, this is due to the continuous high torque from an electric chainsaw). I hope all this info helps in making your decision, as I know if I had this info it would have helped me. Buy some before you fire up your saw again, and use them every time. Along with remembering to cut safely, these will help protect you if something doesn't go right.

UPDATE: I've used these for 3 years, occasionally. I've probably dropped 10 bigger trees, done lots of limbing, bucked a few of the 24 cords of wood we burned, and used an alaskan chainsaw mill for 20 hours. No problems, though for trail work I was given a pair of Husqvarna full wrap chaps, so for the last few months I have preferred those. They have a few more straps and wrap fully around the ankle, which should better prevent or minimize injury in certain situations. I still think these are a great value and product, and will let my neighbor use them while I use the more expensive pair.

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Lance & Cromwell

No Excuse for not Wearing . . . Quick snd Easy to put on and Quick and Easy to take off

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017

Size: Long 40"Color: Forest GreenVerified Purchase

When I first looked at these upon receiving them I thought they would be a bitch to put on and take off. Wrong. Once I adjusted all the straps to fit me it is quick and easy to put these on and quick and easy to take them off. And they feel a bit stiff once you put them on but they really don't restrict you movements , which is very important when you are maneuvering with your chainsaw on uneven or sloping terrain. The comfort and ease of putting on and removing these is testament to how well they are designed while still providing adequate protection should you have an accident.

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Paul3Top Contributor: Pets

Safety product that will help you keep your legs

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016

Size: Regular 37"Color: CamoVerified Purchase

I like these chaps. I'm a novice chainsaw user, and I say that because I don't saw wood for a living. I have been cutting for over 20 years, and I have seen a running saw end up across a knee (not a good sight). Since I've relocated to an area where I burn wood for heat, I decided to invest in a pair of these, mostly because I like having two legs. These fit real good. They not be as good as some of the higher end trousers out there, but they seem to be able to the job. They don't provide any protection for the crotch, but if you have a saw around that area I'd say you're playing with fire. They seem padded enough from the top of the thigh to the ankle, and they extend over my boots for extra protection. They are adjustable, I'm 6' with a 34" waist, I ordered the regular 37" size and they fit well. If you handle a gas chainsaw and you value your legs, I highly recommend purchasing a pair of these. Like i stated above, these aren't top of the line, but for the amount of cutting I do theyll more than serve their purpose.

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Dorothy Young

work pants

Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2020

Size: Short 35"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

My husband wore these for the first time last weekend while felling trees with a chainsaw. He LOVES them and said they also gave him protection from the smaller branches that had to be removed once the tree was down. He can be seen from a long distance away as well...great safety feature.

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Chase M.

Accident happened. Here’s what I learned over 6 months with them

Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2020

Size: Short 35"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

Unfortunately or fortunately I got to test these out a few days ago in the bush when my chain came into contact with the chap.

The good news is the chap bound the saw up instantly and I was completely protected by the product. The fabric in the protective chaps seems to be made out of good quality fibers that bound up the tip of my bar and my drive sprocket on my saw.

The bad news is these pants aren’t very fitted to your leg and after wearing these pants for 6 months prior to this accident I often complained that because they hang so loosely off your leg that they might cause unnecessary contact with the chain.

End conclusion, if you want to buy cost effective chaps that do not cover the back of your legs and you’re comfortable with this than buy with confidence. But if you’re using a saw in the forest and working around branches on the ground I would suggest buying chaps with more clasps to keep the chap evenly fitted to your leg while walking around debris.

Manda

Great!

Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2019

Size: Short 35"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

Really pleased with them. As a shorter women 5’1” I found it to be difficult to find a pair of chaps. Ran chainsaws and heavy equipment Since my teen years and haven’t been able to find anything that fit correctly! Until now. The short is long enough so it rest over my boots, enough to keep wood shavings out. The chaps do wrap around my leg for complete coverage. They are nice and heavy and feel to be of good quality. Have not had chain contact, so cannot comment on the effectiveness. But based on how they feel, think they will do the job!

Jesus J Rodriguez

Compralo. Protegete.

Reviewed in Mexico on December 26, 2020

Size: Long 40"Color: OrangeVerified Purchase

Calidad suficiente. El precio es muy accesible y la proteccion es buena. Mido 185 cm el largo me quedo..........largo pero lo tome como positivo asi lo ocupo con la desbrozadora tambien. Es muy muy naranja para que encuentren mi cuerpo cuando me caiga un arbol.

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macca

Still need to be aware using a chainsaw, but hopefully will save me if i get careless

Reviewed in Australia on December 29, 2019

Size: Long 40"Color: Safety GreenVerified Purchase

Never had a pair of chaps before, they seem to be a very high quality, great leg length and dont feel overly heavy. May not ever need them to stop a chainsaw, but will be money well spent even if they only save me once.

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