Cheap Vs. Expensive Chainsaw Chap Test 

Wranglerstar please do the gun test that would be awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍

well the bummer about those husky chaps is that they dont ship to NZ. :( and they are $240 in the store here

On sale at 2-for-1, as long as you want two left legs.

As a fellow Christian, I would say that God wants you to wear those chaps, not test them, given the outcome and the problems with the saw!!!!

Why would you constantly tell everyone you wear old Stihl promark chaps but then recommend some Mexican made not American-made Husqvarna chaps I don't get that. And Amazon doesn't even say in the description how many layers they are are they 4 6-9? I just find that very strange that you've been wearing promark for years you said but wouldn't recommend those. I'd rather pay $80 for the Stihl Woodcutter 6-ply that are made in America and available at any Stihl dealer or ace hardware store then the $88 Husqvarna ones from Amazon that aren't. In fact Kevin the one that sent you the ones from the ace here in Tri-Cities Washington is in fact my local store that I go to to buy my Stihl products.

Forget saving your life, that 1000 saw will be a lot cheaper than the reconstruction surgeries.

Couldn't have said it better myself. So excited. My dad just shipped me his mint Stihl 270C

@@Gabronthe It's cheaper than just the ambulance ride

The ER doesn’t cost a penny though?🇬🇧

Let's see in America about 2000 dollers for a ambulance alone so yeah.

@Deus Vult socialists and their delusions.

Yup! Safety first. I almost chopped off my finger a few weeks ago. Just a simple dumb rookie mistake. Dr. visit and stitches etc. after my insurance cost me $400. I'm spending some good money today on quality chaps, glove, are protectors and a helmet. A good investment since I'll be working with these tools in the long run. Still cheaper than a trip to the ER. My wife was pissed and panic after my accident. Safe first everyone. Like my pop would always say...IT only takes one time to learn a valuable lesson. A+++

@@tomalophicon well, do you count tax money as money spent, or do you only actually consider the money you get into your account as spendable income?

same thing happened to me today. getting some chaps. been using a saw for 50 yrs... 1st incidence. wise up...

You dont need safety gear if you never make an accident. That's what makes safety gear so important - no one ever plans on making an accident.

I'm new to chain saw usage got the headgear gloves with the kevlar and chaps. The chaps have already saved my left leg

Agreed. It always horrifies me just how cavalier some folks are when using chainsaws. Dammit, if you are a little careless, you can give yourself quite nasty cut just sharpening the things!

That is a good idea, but also test the chaps again on the pig carcass! it would be a far more realistic set up.

Brian--Great idea, now if you will buy wranglerstar a pig carcass the man could try it and see. I priced them and they varied from producer to producer and it's usually sold by $/pound--- anywhere from $159.00 to $350.00 +, for the whole gutted pig. It widely differs from butcher to butcher and the bigger the pig, the lower the price per pound. Google it, look for whole pig carcass for roasting or bulk meat buying. Then you'll have the expense of shipping or taking the hog carcass to Wanglerstar, I'm sure you can handle the details.

In this regard i also think it be nice to just drop the saw on the log without the chaps, as that would also put the result of the cheap ones in a whole new perspective... While that was an injury for sure, compared to what did it protect you? ... and what about those prosumer level chaps? 95% of people will have those, are you better off getting the Chinese ones compared to those?

Dutch Courage if you drop a chainsaw on a log on full throttle with no chaps on the log, the chainsaw cuts through the log. Lots of videos are available of chainsaws cutting down trees.

Hi there what do you mean by use the break before you take a step. I know what the break is but I’m interested to know how to employ it strategically as I assume you are suggesting. Lmk. Thanks!

@wranglerstar

25klikes and the bullet test isn't the first recommended. Very angry.

Logic and common sense doesnt apply here, he starts saws with the chain brake on.... so old chaps you have doubts about means stuff all and you should continue using them

@@nmmxiii9389 Took a while but it is now!

@@ollysfishing4231 Even though starting the saws with the chain brake on is bad for the saws it is way safer. It is cheaper to replace a clutch than a leg

Not

How about go make me a sandwich

@@skipperskipper2233 honestly bro my ole lady runs a saw. So why do you be a good boy and shut your mouth and sit down. Smh.

​@@skipperskipper2233 lol

​​@@kirkkidwell2984 omg oh hell nah

Dont watch then . its easy.

It's not so easy for everyone

Impatient sissy’s 😂😂😂

He's the nutnfancy of homesteading.

Happy he does tho

My wife bought be a pair of Husqvarna chaps some years ago. I brought the saw across my left thigh around the femoral Artery and and it stopped in the first two layers. No doubt I would have died before I got to the truck had I not had the chaps.

wear the pants, save a couple blood bags (and lives) chainsaw injuries are super bad, not a thin slice like a knife, but a thick jagged groove that doesnt close

I agree.

"Backside penetration"? That would come from wearing chaps without pants.

Or to an old used pair like what a logger might own

Kevlar vests "expire" varranty expires after 5 years.. so i think kevlar does not age that much... allso bulletproof vest does need to be in top condition to work.. chaps fibers are not the same so it can be ok much longer

Yep, protection is about saving humans. If a machine gets destroyed in the process so be it. So... don't have accidents.

My step dad hopped a fence with an idling chainsaw on the other side and sliced right in the middle of his foot. He was millimeters away from severing a tendon or something that would have needed to be amputated. I've never seen so much blood in my life😅 He camp hopping inside on one foot and calmly said "I need a ride to the ER." Now he wears better footwear instead of sandals when using a chainsaw 🙄

There are the 'bottom leg' locations and the other leg for more tests, i agree... also 'prosumer level ones' ? ... and what about just a drop of the chainsaw on the log for some objective comparison of the results.

Thank you. Appreciate that,

Several years ago, my VIce Pres at work asked me to top out a small oak tree that had died about 15 feet above ground level. Having had several days helping clear a new trap field at my gun club I agreed to do it. Winter time, I was wearing a 69\40 jacket (3/4 length). I very carefully warmed up the Pouland (Craftsman) saw, climbed the ladder, tied the ladder securely to the tree, hoisted the running saw and very, very carefully topped the tree. Shut the saw down, lowered it and climbed down the ladder. When I got down and turned around, my VP asked “what happened”, Looking down at my coat. My nice 60/40 jacket had about a 4-6 inch cut right across the area of my Femoral (spelling) artery. I was astounded. The cut did not penetrate to my skin but it ruined my mind. After all the very smart precautions, I could have died before the ambulance could have arrived. I kept and wore that jacket with the roughly sewn repair and everyone Seeing it and asking “what happened” heard the story and was admonished to 1. Never go up a tree with a chain saw unless you are wearing chaps, 2. Never even handle a chain saw without chaps, 3. Leave the tree topping to the pros. I have no idea how or when that slash across that artery area occurred. The Good LORD was watching out for me that day.

I'm confused, you somehow had hit yourself with the saw and didn't even realize it until someone else pointed it out to you?

Moon and back. Don't get carried away.

@@calebdorsey7591 Neighbors house and back. Why chance getting hit by space debris?

would like to see a collab of them.

Red Sampler That would be cool.

Would never happen

maybe not, but still. they are both nice couples. they are both font of their dogs, i like vet ranch too, the softer side of matt LOL. i can see them shooting all kinds of stuff or just a sniper contest. demolition ranch and furious pete was also a strange collab but the mood and entertainment factor was great.

Just some info: A firearms projectile ballistic penetration test on the chainsaw chaps probably will be disappointing, but minimally comically entertaining. There is generally a technique used with the weaving patterns of the Kevlar (or other ballistic fibers) and the cross-layering of the multiple "fabric" layers that make the ballistic vests function properly to stop or restrict accelerated blunt projectile penetration such as that from a firearm.

BIDOOF!AROO!!!!! that is absolutley brilliant

That ruins every horror movie!!! Ever!! Lol

hoping that no zombies read this

assless chaps are leatherface's arch nemesis.

Teenagers traveling through texas in the 70's need to carry chaps

I’ve had those kinds of kick backs I’ve never worn chaps and never been injured but I know how to use a chainsaw and what to do when one kicks back on me, I bet you get really close to what your cutting

They call them accidents for a reason smoky, and they can happen to anyone. Don't wait and see

HI Inc. you sir are god like

not all heroes wear amazon chaps!

Thanks for this.

You're a lifesaver buddy!

I'd believe the information coming from a training class over that of a rando on the interwebs.

BarnGeek: Ain't it funny, the things the Lord uses to teach us!? My story is, very long ago when I knew almost nothing about chain saws, and was out in the woods cutting firewood. I was walking with a running saw, the brake was not set, the idle was too fast. As I stepped over a log, left leg first, the spinning chain nicked my left thigh. Just a little bit. It snagged my bib overalls, and put a small hole in the skin tight red union suit I was wearing underneath. But the Lord spared me!! The skin of my leg was UNTOUCHED!! This is where I learned. I Had received a hint from Heaven. Now I wear chaps. For once it didn't take blood and stiches to teach me something! Thank you, my merciful Father!!

Michael Dougfir What's the lord teaching kids that are raped, murdered, have cancer, severe burns, abusive parents or any other serious problems? Or is it only God teaching you a lesson when it sounds good in your head?

drupy1992: God was appropriate. And on topic. But you are not.

drupy1992 you must live in such a world of pain. My you find the help you need.

Michael Dougfir god isn't real

Uisge Pick I saw the same thing

Also if you watch other RU-vid channel videos that tested them, they never go all the way through. I just bought a pair but like he says they're pretty big and bulky. Now I need to get a lighter pair for summer.

nothing offers full protection

Kyle fulerton I agree. The statement had more to do with full thickness protection, and being unlikely to cut through the nine layers.

Kyle fulerton: I OFFER FULL PROTECTION! ! My clients can expect to be kept safe and secure with 360° protection. Never underestimate a man with a plan and carnàtha in his hand.... Full Protection: Where there is a will there is a Way! Full Protection can be attained using the highest quality equipment specified as: "FULL PROTECTION" by the manufacturer. Eh?

Perhaps like me, he is super careful! Always show your power tools the greatest of respect! People have to earn your respect, but powerful tools should have it from the get go!

I havent finished watching the video so dunno where youre getting this vibe from but he does know. watch the vid where he chopped up the cheap ones first and he really describes exactly that. BEFORE cutting them. he does definitely understand the concept EDIT: Oh I see.

Steven P yep! We need a retest.

Bryan Sisco I don't know.

Yes, that does look like it might have been the case. It would be nice if Cody could shoot at 60fps and replay in slow motion (or get the SloMo guys to do it at 1000+ fps). The real question however is was it a realistic test compared to how you would normally wear them, I doubt anyone would cinch their chaps up too tight to cut off circulation. All in all however there was a significant improvement over the cheap ones.

Questionable Impact I doubt too that anyone would wear them super tight, but I also doubt that any logical person would leave them unbuckled.

It looks like that knot in the wood got caught on it and ripped it.

froggy man i totally agree

If you use the chainbreak when starting does it matter?

@@scottr397 Good question, IIRC mine starts with chain brake on or off. But that's from memory which is tricky at my age, haha.

Leather v fiber? Hands down fiber.

Bar and chain, no blades on saws. Yes they leave a messy messy cut, unlike a knife blade.

Torque. Gas saws will stall, electric saws won't.

Nathan Tenney probably because the electric saws wont stall

You should watch videos of electric saws, they are constantly stalling from a little too much down pressure or heat or any number of reasons. A motor is a motor and you can easily stall a small one out, granted a three phase motor on a lathe would spin a body around to bits without batting an eyelash but electric chainsaw... eh.. Stihl probably has that disclaimer for liability reasons because you know, fresh coffee is hot and only an idiot would spill it on themselves and claim ignorance and sue for millions.

I'd say it depends on the electric chainsaw too. I use a cordless brushless chainsaw, which is designed for high fps chain speed but lower torque even when compared to a base model cordless chainsaw from the same brand. The chaps should work fine in that scenario. The older corded ones with low chain speed but high torque might be able to overcome the fibres of the cheap chaps. Someone should test it. I'd offer but Stihl's entry level chaps cost US$170 in my country!

not fast enough and the saw wont stall

duct tape

Chris A wouldn't it melt them together and make them stuck?

Chris A the whole saw is coverd in oil

@@techtalk490 The bar is off the saw. Thirty seconds of wiping it down would clear most oil, and a bit of flame would be nominal and not damage anything. The oil might even prevent the plastic fibres from adhering to the bar.

That's exactly what I said!

acetone isnt acid it wont just dissolve everything it touches

@@yummy_6410 pretty sure it very very very much loves to dissolve stuff due to it being so unstable

@@yummy_6410 Something can be very corrosive but not very acidic. How easily a substance corrodes is typically the most important factor when it comes to dissolving things. Edit: Just realized how old this comment was. My bad.

I think the more important issue with these is the heat. More exhausted you are, the more likely to make a mistake.

TheVexCortex and you can't wash them, so You can't afford 600€ every Season in You use them every day

John Athan on the contrary, Stihl tells you to wash them every season to keep the fibers fluffed up and free of oil and grease.

Chuck Sherron i was told in a chain saw Shop in Germany to never wash them with Soap or any other stuff so you don't disallign the fibres... because they go strait up and down

And that's if your able to get yourself out of the forest alive with the cheap chaps, it can be deadly if you cut into an artery

Bryson McBride He needs to create another channel called the backwoods scientist.

Razzors Edge I saw some things that were different on both tests also, favoring the stihl chaps. When he dropped it on the cheap chaps it seemed more intentional with better grip and pressure into the chaps. On the stihl chaps it seems he just “dropped” the saw on the chaps

I wouldn't like to be wearing chap rather

What chainsaw trousers do you recommend

Stihl. Every time.

Dean morris totally agree ! 30 years comercial with saws ! Always always get the best most comfortable full protection ! You don't get refunds when you're dead !

SD Customs the kevlar is not weaved tightly like a vest it would go right threw.

I was looking for someone who noticed...😂

Yeah $80,- sounds better than $120 ... but i'm more interested in the 'prosumer' level ones now ... how do they compare? ... and also, 'to what?' would love to see the saw just dropped on the log, to put the results into perspective.

im sorry, but id rather trust my life on the stihl ones. $120 to save your life is cheap