Best Snickers trousers?

SharpSparks · Mar 30, 2016

Have had a pair of 3212 for the past two years and they have ripped apart already. Would still like to purchase a new pair of Snickers as I did like them other than the short time I've had them for. So which pair are currently the best for electrical work? (which of course will last longer than my last ones)
Also what are the newer next generation trousers e.g. 6902?

Darkwood · Mar 30, 2016

Welcome to the forum

gnselectricals · Mar 31, 2016

Go for the floor layers with the bean bag knee pads mate if I was you. The newer ones they brought out recently are a bit snug cos they changed the sizing. Got the ones with zipped pocket on holster and thigh and had to go up a size and they're still tight especially on the legs.

Phil Thompson · Mar 31, 2016

I bought 2 pairs of Tuff Stuff workwear trousers, inc a pair of knee pads each, £60, £15 less than my local place for snickers trousers with knee pads.

A mate recommended them to me, and he is THE FUSSIEST man I know, he said they're as good if not better than snickers and he's been using them 3-4years, so far they seem good as the snickers trousers I've had.

Im also assuming that you aren't suggesting that you expected 1 single pair to last 5-6days a week for more than 2 years lol

telectrix · Mar 31, 2016

i generally buy cargo pants from an ebay seller. much lighter weight than snickers, dewalt, apache, etc. and at £17/pair, can afford to replace every 6 months.

Pete999 · Mar 31, 2016

Try Blackladder gear expensive but long lasting

HappyHippyDad · Mar 31, 2016

SharpSparks said:
Have had a pair of 3212 for the past two years and they have ripped apart already. Would still like to purchase a new pair of Snickers as I did like them other than the short time I've had them for. So which pair are currently the best for electrical work? (which of course will last longer than my last ones)
Also what are the newer next generation trousers e.g. 6902?

I use the 'floor layers' snickers trousers with the correct knee pads in them. I find them excellent and doubt I'll change to anything else (see link). http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...-snickers-floor-layer-trousers-knee-pads.html

Also, you say you have 'ripped them apart', could you not get them sewed up? I made a rip in the knee of one of mine (seeing as though its Kevlar that was good going) and instead of just giving up on them (they are £90)I found a local seamstress who had a heavy duty sewing machine and she has made them as good as new (with an equally as tough material). It worked out to about £7!

jackhammerJIM · Mar 31, 2016

gnselectricals said:
Go for the floor layers with the bean bag knee pads mate if I was you. The newer ones they brought out recently are a bit snug cos they changed the sizing. Got the ones with zipped pocket on holster and thigh and had to go up a size and they're still tight especially on the legs.

I made the same mistake . Sent them back twice for larger size and they are still snug and short in the leg .

Flanders · Mar 31, 2016

I've got site ones from Screwfix and there OK I think snickers are a bit of a rip

SharpSparks · Mar 31, 2016

I tried on the floor layers at a suppliers this morning they feel like they have a lot tougher material than the Duratwill ones so have opted to go for them. The new Flexi ones look like they are good but are a tad expensive. If anyone buys a pair then let me know what they are like

shanky887614 · Mar 31, 2016

snickers 3214 canvas+ are the same price and last a lot longer than the duratwill (the colour fades long before they are worn out)

Aindowsimon · Mar 31, 2016

Snickers floor-layers for me , I'm definitely snickers man but the floor layers last a load longer ! 18months with no title rip is pretty good for me as a pair of duratwil although good when they eventually rip there days are numbered and on average they last up to 12months

SharpSparks · Mar 31, 2016

Aindowsimon said:
Snickers floor-layers for me , I'm definitely snickers man but the floor layers last a load longer ! 18months with no title rip is pretty good for me as a pair of duratwil although good when they eventually rip there days are numbered and on average they last up to 12months

That's good to hear. Getting my floor layers tomorrow

shanky887614 · Mar 31, 2016

SharpSparks said:
That's good to hear. Getting my floor layers tomorrow

get the d3o pads there reasonably comfy (unless on knees a long time) and dont fade either.

try some in a shop and thats what they feel like two years of daily use later

(mine are scuffed and scrated from all the nails I've knelt on and saved my knees)

NDG Elecs · Apr 1, 2016

Flanders said:
I've got site ones from Screwfix and there OK I think snickers are a bit of a rip

I second that. I have two pairs of the expensive Site ones.. They cost around £45.00. They last really well and have decent sized loops on them for drivers, side cutters, etc. Nice and loose fitting too.

Before I got the Site ones I did have a good look around at all the well known brands and couldn't find any which I thought were as suitable for sparking.