I have nearly all the safety gear I need as a first time saw user but am lacking protection for my upper body. I probably should have just bought a suit of armor. I realize that the majority of injuries are to the legs but we have some pretty important body parts in our chest and it wouldn't take much to end a life pretty easily by getting hurt that way. I see maybe 2-3 different protective jackets online, Stihl and Husqvarna, but they don't appear to offer any extraordinary levels of protection. If anyone would know those guys would I guess, but I am wondering what other people's opinions on those jackets, or alternatives are if you use them.
Chainsaw jacket/vest recommendations?
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Here what I wear but only wear it when delimbing
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/protective-shirt.html
http://www.stihlusa.com/apparel/protective-shirt.html
Hmmm....I've never used anything on my upper body (head excluded) nor have I met anyone else that has, including a couple of pro's I know. My humble opinion is that your money is better spent elsewhere. Do you have a good helmet? Boots, chaps? If so....spend the coin on full-chisel chain and go out, get some experience, start small, start slow be careful and have fun.
stee6043 said:
you know a couple of pro's who dont use them give me a break...if your delimbing a tree that is full of limbs thats when most of the kick back will happen and guess wear its going to get you?
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