Pfanner Gladiator Chainsaw Pants vs. the arborist version

[canadianclimber]

Just wonder if there is any big difference between the 2 pants. Treestuff has a sale on the ventilation version and thought it may be time to grab a pair.

Looking for info on the arborist version as I will be climbing in them more the doing ground work.

Thanks

 

[FJR]

The Pfanner version is a different material. The Pfanner ventilated version also includes zippers on the back of the thighs to vent.

 

[NickfromWI]

I didn't know about the zippers. Anyone got a link to those ones?


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nick

 

[FJR]

We ordered them from a company in England. I cant recall the name off the top of my head, forestry something or another. You can check on honey bros site too.

 

[brendonv]

I want a pair of those for winter logging. Seems like chaps grab onto everything.

 

[canadianclimber]

A link to the vented ones on sale.

http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=196&item=3546

I wonder if the Pfanner Arborist ones actually feel better to climb in. I imagine they would weigh about the same.

 

[Bermy]

Excellent price regardless!

 

[NickfromWI]

That sucks. My current saw pants are nowhere near replacement time. I sure would love more ventilation, though!


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nick

 

[stig]

Thereason they put the zipper in is that the material in the Gladiator pants is non-permeable.

I absolutely hate them, even for our mild climate.

 

[pete mctree]

Gladiator pants are more durable than the arborist ones, but a Stig correctly points out, they do not breathe well.

SIPS produce a good range & are competitively priced. My personal choice.

This page gives a good selection;

http://honeybros.com/Category/Design_A_Trousers

 

[NHlocal]

I've been considering investing in some new saw pants, how does the fit/sizing run?
I'm always nervous about ordering any type of clothing without trying it on..... ?

 

[squisher]

My local saw shop is stocking what appears to be a full line up of the pfanner stuff.

Not for me. I've looked them over a bit and the pricing is through the roof. I wear Stihl cutting pants. Not even sure the model or whatever but they're the nylon like front and don't have padding that wraps entirely around the calf. Fit nice and loose and they breath through the back material quite well.

To many years in the woods for me I guess. I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of those goofy looking pants at any price.

 

[FJR]

I am too lazy to take chaps on and off so it is saw pants every single day. Even the planner "cool"pants are still hot.

 

[climbernz]

gladiators are tough wearing but not as breathable as the arborist ones. the new ventilation versions have ventilation just below the waist and are lighter then the older versions. if i had to chose again i would get the arborists as i am mainly climbing.
heres a bit of info http://shop.freeworker.com/clothing/chainsaw-protection/pfanner-arborist-protect.html

 

[rangerdanger]

Tree stuff is getting all the euro Pfanner gear in early 2014, the pants are at least a pound lighter compared to saw pants sold in the states and they are the shit for work. Crane removals or removals, I love them. Way cooler than the Gladitors sold now and way light, plus it's made out of a more comfortable material.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'm always nervous about ordering any type of clothing without trying it on..... ?

It's a PITA, but you can always send them back.

 

[squisher]

I am too lazy to take chaps on and off so it is saw pants every single day. Even the planner "cool"pants are still hot.

I don't normally ever wear chaps like I think my pic shows (I've had them turned off for along time now). I was describing the Stihl cutting pants I wear daily.

 

[FJR]

Oh I wasn't referring to you squish, I was just saying in general. How do you like the Stihl pants?

 

[bonner1040]

Fred how many pairs of chainsaw pants do you have?

 

[FJR]

Just two pair Nick. I'll wear a pair for a few days before I wash them, unless they are really bad.

 

[Pelorus]

I have both models and don't find the vented ones significantly cooler.
By the end of the day I'm glad to escape them.
btw, the Gladiators burn really well. Accidently melted a quarter sized hole through the thigh of one leg (blower engine exhaust) and was amazed how quickly and how hot things got.

 

[NHlocal]

So, how is the fit with the sizing(Pfanner)? Are they a "slim fit"(narrow all the way down), or are they a "loose fit"(wider in the hips and thighs)?

 

[climbernz]

im 6 foot and 84 kgs and a 32 waist, the mediums are a loose fit. i would recommend the suspenders to keep them up to prevent crotch from splitting.
i will go for the smalls next time i think

 

[brendonv]

Nick,

Do you know anything about washing the pfanner pants?

 

[bonner1040]

No spin cycle . Hang dry

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