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Review of Arbortec Scarfell Lite Boots

I have been wearing these boots for five days, and the first impressions are very good.  These boots are very comfortable straight out the box, with a pleasing balance of sole flex and support. The lacing system holds the foot well in the boot, so...

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Arbortec Breatheflex Type C Chainsaw Trousers

I've been wearing these chainsaw trousers for a couple of months now. I usually wear type A's, so I was expecting these to be hotter and heavier than I was used to. When I put them on though, the first thing I noticed was that these trousers are...

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Arbortec Xscape Glove Review

So I was sent a couple of pairs of the Arbortech Xscape gloves to review, by Treehog_safety. I usually wear Pfanner Stretchflex, so any comparisons will be to these. The Xscape gloves are a lightweight, general use type of glove, ideal for...

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Oregon Fjordland Chainsaw Boots

These boots were brought primarily for their price and claims of waterproofness, rather than just water resistant. First impressions were absolutely fantastic, they were very comfortable, straight out of the box, especially for my wide feet. They...

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Scafell XER Boots Review

Review of Scarpa XER boots I have put a lot of considerations into the replacement of my old Klima Air Tirols, as these boots have lasted six years and proved to be very comfortable and hard wearing. So the replacement boots have a lot to live up...

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Meindl Airstream Chainsaw Boot Review

After putting much research and thought into buying a new pair of chainsaw boots I finally stumped up the £179.00 for a pair of Meindl Airstreams.  They may not be to everyone’s tastes, and to look at may be a bit garish, but I liked the red and...

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Arbortec Xpert AT900 Chainsaw Gloves

I received these gloves as a present early 2011, however they did sit around doing nothing for at least 6 months. I already own a pair of Oregon chainsaw gloves which are very similar in construction and fit, the only differences being colours and...

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AKU croda

Details The Croda is an all round mountain boot, great for Scrambling and Via Ferrata. Designed by Aku as an alround backpacking boot, but we beleive the Croda excels as an all round mountain boot. Given that it has Aku's IMS system (internal...