Scratch Pants Recommendation?

GSDElsa · 12-05-2011, 09:43 AM

I want to buy by DH a pair of scratch pants for Christmas since he's embarking on his new love of becoming a helper.

But I"m lost on what ones to get. There is a HUGE price range difference! I'm seeing them go for $179-$350 or so.

So, I would appreciate a list of pros and cons of the different materials and brands from people who do helperwork (of if you don't do helperwork, but have heard complaining/raving from any helpers about what they have or used to have).

Thank you!!

hunterisgreat · 12-05-2011, 11:10 AM

I have bende pants. Love them. Lightweight and breathes well. Nylon isn't as tough as leather, but stands up great to normal wear ad tear. Neither will stop a bite. They prevent scratches just fine. Looks like this:

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Smithie86 · 12-05-2011, 11:43 AM

Partial to Bende as well. Gabor helped develop and test them :-)

That is what he uses.

KJenkins · 12-05-2011, 11:54 AM

Schweikert Aero for me.

crackem · 12-05-2011, 12:04 PM

I have a pair that look like the Bende, i assume they're made by the same place, just different names on them.

They are light, comfortable etc. Have stopped teeth from a full on bite. But IMO they hold up for ****. zippers stopped working years ago, tears everywhere, stitching gone from almost the whole thing, and a lot of the damage was done while working maybe 5 dogs a week. I've had these for 3 years and need a new pair. Many others I know have had pants 10+ years and they're in better shape than these.

I'll be looking at the Schweikerts next time.

Smithie86 · 12-05-2011, 12:07 PM

crackem,

Might be Elite K9s copy of Bende's as well.

hunterisgreat · 12-05-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithie86

crackem,

Might be Elite K9s copy of Bende's as well.

Yeah I've heard lots of "had my bende's for ten years" stories

crackem · 12-05-2011, 02:04 PM

They aren't Elite k-9's either, but they all look the same. Same material, just thought they were made at the same place and had different names put on them. I'll have to go and look to see what kind they are. I know i won't be wearing mine in 10 years, they'll be lucky to see next year.

Ok, I was mistaken, mine are the Bende scratch pants. and they certainly don't get "toughness" points from me.

schh3fh2 · 12-06-2011, 12:28 PM

Schweikert Aero for me also... they breath and are super comfortable...no nylon for me, I can't stand sounding like a cricket when I run.... :-)

GSDElsa · 12-06-2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

12-05-2011, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	Scratch Pants Recommendation? I want to buy by DH a pair of scratch pants for Christmas since he's embarking on his new love of becoming a helper. But I"m lost on what ones to get. There is a HUGE price range difference! I'm seeing them go for $179-$350 or so. So, I would appreciate a list of pros and cons of the different materials and brands from people who do helperwork (of if you don't do helperwork, but have heard complaining/raving from any helpers about what they have or used to have). Thank you!! __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

12-05-2011, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
hunterisgreat Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,566	I have bende pants. Love them. Lightweight and breathes well. Nylon isn't as tough as leather, but stands up great to normal wear ad tear. Neither will stop a bite. They prevent scratches just fine. Looks like this: photo removed by Admin. Please resize to no more than 600X800 and repost __________________ Hunter, USA basic trial helper Beschützer des Jägers v. Sportwaffen, HOT, BH Katya v. Hügelblick, HOT, IPO1 SG Aska v. Ketscher Wald, 2 x SchH3, Kkl 1 Last edited by lhczth; 12-05-2011 at 11:37 AM. Reason: oversized photos, rule #15.

12-05-2011, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 3,810	Partial to Bende as well. Gabor helped develop and test them :-) That is what he uses. __________________ Sue www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3, FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3 (WUSVx2, FCIx2)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3 (HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3(BHOT)

12-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
KJenkins Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Burnt Chimney, VA. Posts: 167	Schweikert Aero for me. __________________ Keith Jenkins Excalibur vom Herrschaft SchH3,FH,StP.3,BH,TD Breitta v. Schwarzen Kobold BH,TR1 Argus von der Aunkst SchH3,BH,AD

12-05-2011, 12:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 3,810	crackem, Might be Elite K9s copy of Bende's as well. __________________ Sue www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3, FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3 (WUSVx2, FCIx2)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3 (HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3(BHOT)

12-05-2011, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
crackem Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,195	I have a pair that look like the Bende, i assume they're made by the same place, just different names on them. They are light, comfortable etc. Have stopped teeth from a full on bite. But IMO they hold up for ****. zippers stopped working years ago, tears everywhere, stitching gone from almost the whole thing, and a lot of the damage was done while working maybe 5 dogs a week. I've had these for 3 years and need a new pair. Many others I know have had pants 10+ years and they're in better shape than these. I'll be looking at the Schweikerts next time.

12-05-2011, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
crackem Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,195	They aren't Elite k-9's either, but they all look the same. Same material, just thought they were made at the same place and had different names put on them. I'll have to go and look to see what kind they are. I know i won't be wearing mine in 10 years, they'll be lucky to see next year. Ok, I was mistaken, mine are the Bende scratch pants. and they certainly don't get "toughness" points from me. Last edited by crackem; 12-05-2011 at 02:10 PM. Reason: I lied

12-06-2011, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
schh3fh2 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 90	Schweikert Aero for me also... they breath and are super comfortable...no nylon for me, I can't stand sounding like a cricket when I run.... :-)

12-06-2011, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	Thanks for the suggestions! __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

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