Customize your chaps/chinks with your choice of colors and tooling options - SEE BELOW
Custom Chinks Hand Made in the USA
| What type of chaps do I want? | |
| Batwing chap | The batwing chap is a full length pleasure or work chap which normally secures to the upper leg with buckles and straps. It is an "open" design which allows air circulation. This chap offers full length protection from trees, brush, and other elements. |
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| Chink chap | The chink is a 3/4 length pleasure or work chap which normally secures to the upper leg with buckles and straps. It is an "open" design which allows the best circulation of air. It is the most versatile chap and offers good upper leg protection from trees, brush, and other elements while offering less restriction to movement. |
| Cutting chap | The cutting chap is a full length chap which normally secures to the upper leg with buckles and straps. It is very similar to a batwing chap except that it has a "dropped heel" which is designed to cover the rider's boot heel and spurs. This allows the rider to "cue" the horse with spur or heel movements without those "cues" being seen by spectators or judges. |
| Rodeo chap | The rodeo chap is a standard item in the "roughstock" events of rodeo. It is a specially cut batwing chap that is designed to "flap" to accentuate the movements of the rider and make the riders movements look more dramatic to the spectators and judges. |
| Shotgun chap | The shotgun chap is a full length pleasure or work chap with a zipper closure. It offers the most protection from the elements but is also the most restrictive and has the least air circulation because of it's "closed leg" design. |
| Show chap | The "show chap" or "equestrian chap" is a full length chap with a zipper closure. It is very similar to the shotgun chap with the exception that it is made with a "dropped heel" like the cutting chap to conceal the riders spurs and heel. |
| Schooling chap | The schooling chap is a full length chap used for english style riding. It is basically a shotgun chap that is normally tapered more tighter fitting than a western style shotgun chap. |
| Motorcyle chap | The motorcycle chap is a full length chap with a zipper closure and snaps at the base of the leg. It is basically a biker style version of a shotgun chap with the exception that it has snaps at the base of the leg. The snaps keep the zipper from un-zipping that is caused by to the base of the chap leg "flapping in the wind" during riding. |
We separate our price list into two main categories called "Basic Chaps" and "Deluxe Chaps". Basic chaps are fully functional chaps that leave out the fancy options. They are our base model to which other options can be added at additional cost. They come with the following standard specifications:
Basic Chap
Leather - chap body is typically 4.5 to 5.5 ounce top grain "basic leather".Top yoke - 5 to 6 ounce top grain chap leather.
Side yoke - two slotted stamped steel conchos with strings rather than a side yoke. Basic shotgun chaps and other zipper leg chaps will have no conchos on the side of the leg.
Front belt - adjustable 5/8" latigo leather front straps with #121 buckle.
Back belt - adjustable 1.5" doubled and stitched chap leather laced on in V-braid style.
Leg straps - "only applicable to buckle leg chaps" - 4.5 to 5.5 ounce chap leather leg straps, two per leg with roller buckles.
Fringe - 6 inch standard fringe on chinks, 8 inch standard fringe on "basic" show chaps and "basic" rodeo chaps. Fringe is not standard on other chap styles.
Thread - white nylon, black is available upon request.
Zippers - applies only to zipper leg chaps, 3/4" heavy duty brass zippers.
Deluxe Chaps
The deluxe chaps come with some extra features. Those chaps that have buckle fastening legs come with three buckles and latigo straps, plus a side yoke. All come with a re-enforcing 3/4" strip sewn to the upper thigh, and a rolled and stitched backbelt that is laced on in a V-braid style. All deluxe chaps will have a chrome plated cart buckle on the front belt. They come with the following standard specifications:Leather - chap body is typically 5 to 6 ounce top grain "deluxe leather".
Top yoke - 5 to 6 ounce top grain chap leather.
Side yoke - 5 to 6 ounce top grain chap leather.
Front belt - adjustable 5/8" latigo leather front straps with deluxe chrome cart buckle.
Back belt - adjustable rolled and stitched chap leather laced on in V-braid style.
Leg straps - "only applicable to buckle leg chaps" - 6-7 ounce latigo leather straps with roller buckles, 3 straps per leg.
Fringe - 6" standard fringe on chinks. Rodeo chaps - 8" standard fringe. Fringe is not standard on other chap styles.
Thread - white nylon, black is available upon request.
Zippers - applies only to zipper leg chaps, 3/4" heavy duty brass zippers.
Remember, you may special order different colors, Basic or Deluxe Leather and add different options. Just e-mail the 1880 Western Wear for a price quote.
Our Chinks are hand made from 5-6 ounce soft chap leather & come standard w/ 6" fringe. Our Deluxe Chink features latigo leg straps, a reinforced upper thigh, 3-buckle leg, and a rolled & stitched back belt laced on in V-braid fashion. Our Basic Chink leaves out the frills while remaining a built to last Chink.
Deluxe or Basic Leather, we separate our leather into two categories, the difference is mainly cost & color choice. The quality of both types of leather is in the same range, with the exception that the "Deluxe" leather is softer than the average "Basic" leather and you may pick the color from the chart below. Basic Leather is available in "Earthtone" colors that vary with each pallet.
The colors above are kept in-stock, this is what we refer to in some descriptions on this site as "deluxe" leather. These top grain leathers will range from 4.5 to 5.5 ounce. The suede leathers will be 4 to 4.5 ounce. An ounce is approximately 1/64" in thickness. The "Earthtone" leather listed below is also kept in stock but the leathers will vary in colors and texture. Please read below for more information on the "Earthtone" leather.
The "Earthtone" leather is a top grain leather ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 ounces. This is what we refer to in some descriptions on this site as "basic" leather. Most of our in-stock chaps are made from this leather because it is the best priced leather that we can buy. We buy these leathers in large quantity to obtain the best available pricing. This type of leather will offer you the best value. The colors and textures vary according to what the market has to offer at the time of purchase. We usually buy colors ranging from light to dark brown. If you want your chaps to be made from this leather, please call us about the current availability of colors.
If you don't like the colors or weights of leather that we keep in stock, we have a huge selection of leather available that we can special order for your chaps. We can normally get this leather delivered to us within 4 working days so delivery time for your custom chaps will not be affected. Call us and we can discuss any color you may have in mind. We can be helpful for recommending certain types of these leathers for your chaps. Just give us a call and we'll be glad to help with that Certain look or color you are after. 509-684-8717
Additional Trim and Fringe colors
These colors my be used for trim and fringe on rodeo chaps at no additional cost, any stock color may also be used. These colors may be used on any other style of chaps, but use of these colors my add additional cost
***Measurements are extremely important for custom sized chap orders. Please pay close attention to the instructions and don't assume any measurements.
**** Prices shown are for normal sizes, small, Med. & large, there is additional charges for XL & over.
Measuring chart for (buckle leg) - Batwing, Chink, Cutting chaps
Measuring chart for (zipper leg) - Shotgun, Show, Motorcycle, Schooling Chaps
Leather Types
Basic Leather Description -
The "basic" leather is a top grain leather ranging from 4.5 to 5.5
ounces. An ounce is approximately 1/64" in thickness. Most
of our in-stock chaps are made from this leather because it is
the best priced leather that we can buy. We buy these leathers
in large quantity to obtain the best available pricing. This type
of leather will offer you the best value. The colors and textures
vary according to what the market has to offer at the time of
purchase. We usually buy colors ranging from light to dark
brown and call them "earthtone" colors, because they are always
different with each shipment of leather. If you want your chaps to
be made from this leather, please call us about the current
availability of colors.
Deluxe Leather Description
The "deluxe" leather is leather that we special order so that
we can keep a consistent weight, color, and texture in our
stock of leather. This leather is more expensive than our
"basic" leather. The top grain leathers will range from 4.5
to 5.5 ounce. The suede leathers will be 4 to 4.5 ounce.
One ounce is approximately 1/64" in thickness.
Sizing Pricing
| Kids | |
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| chaps: one size fits most kids- just trim for correct length $70.00 or chinks | $65 |
| Chinks | $55 |
| Basic Chinks | |
| 5 to 6 oz top grain economy leather 2 buckle leg, conchos, no side shields | $170 |
| with 3 buckle leg & side shields | $195 |
| Oiled Tanned Leather- Earth tone colors only | $205 |
| Deluxe Chinks | |
| 5-6 oz top grain leather-6" fringe. (Base price) | $209 |
| Basic Chink- 5 to 6 oz top grain economy leather 2 buckle leg, conchos, no side shields | $170 |
| with 3 buckle leg & side shields | $195 |
| Oiled Tanned Leather- Earth tone colors only | $250 |
| Chaps | |
| Deluxe Shotgun Chap: 5 to 6 oz top grain leather- (Base Price) | $255 |
| Deluxe Batwing Chap: 5-6 oz top grain leather (base price) | $275 |
| Deluxe Cutting Chap: 5-5 oz top grain leather (base price) | $275 |
| Show chaps: 4 to 4.5 oz top grain leather Several colors available (base price) | $255 |
| Oiled Tanned Leather- Earth tone colors only | $290 |
| Rodeo Chaps: two color choices | $355 |
| Rodeo Chaps: Three color choices | $395 |
Standard Chap Sizes and Measurements
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
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| Chink-Pee Wee | 17-21 | *14 (center hole) | 15 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink-Jr | 24-28 | *18 (center hole) | 24 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink-Xsmall | 26-30 | *20 (center hole) | 28 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink -Small | 30-34 | *22 (center hole) | 32 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink-Medium | 34-38 | *24 (center hole) | 32 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink-Large | 38-42 | *26 (center hole) | 32 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chink-Xlarge | 42-46 | *28 (center hole) | 32 (chap length) | * | * |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Batwing-Kids | 20-24 | *15 (center hole) | 24 | up to 18.5 | * |
| Batwing-Jr. | 24-28 | *18 (center hole) | 35 | up to 28 | * |
| Batwing-Xsmall | 26-30 | *20 (center hole) | 38 | up to 31 | * |
| Batwing-Small | 30-34 | *22 (center hole) | 42 | up to 33 | * |
| Batwing-Medium | 34-38 | *24 (center hole) | 42 | up to 33 | * |
| Batwing-Large | 38-42 | *26 (center hole) | 43 | up to 34 | * |
| Batwing-Xlarge | 42-46 | *28 (center hole) | 44 | up to 35 | * |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Cutting Chap-Jr. | 24-28 | *18 (center hole) | 35 | up to 28 | * |
| Cutting Chap-Xsmall | 26-30 | *20 (center hole) | 38 | up to 31 | * |
| Cutting Chap-Small | 30-34 | *22 (center hole) | 41 | up to 33 | * |
| Cutting Chap-Medium | 34-38 | *24 (center hole) | 41 | up to 33 | * |
| Cutting Chap-Large | 38-42 | *26 (center hole) | 42 | up to 34 | * |
| Cutting Chap-Xlarge | 42-46 | *28 (center hole) | 43 | up to 35 | * |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Shotgun Chap-Jr. | 24-28 | 19 | 35 | 26-28 | 15 |
| Shotgun Chap-Xsmall | 26-30 | 21 | 38 | 29-31 | 16 |
| Shotgun Chap-Small | 30-34 | 22 | 41 | 31-33 | 17 |
| Shotgun Chap-Medium | 34-38 | 24 | 41 | 31-33 | 18 |
| Shotgun Chap-Large | 38-42 | 26 | 42 | 32-34 | 18.5 |
| Shotgun Chap-Xlarge | 42-46 | 28 | 43 | 33-35 | 19.5 |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Show Chap-XSmall | 26-30 | 21 | 38 | 31 | 16 |
| Show Chap-Small | 30-34 | 22 | 40 | 32 | 17 |
| Show Chap-Medium | 34-38 | 24 | 41 | 33 | 17.5 |
| Show Chap-Large | 38-42 | 26 | 42 | 34 | 18 |
| Show Chap-Xlarge | 42-46 | 28 | 43 | 35 | 18.75 |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Schooling Chap-XS | 28-36 | 20.6 | 35 | 28-29 | 15.25 |
| Schooling Chap-S | 30-38 | 22.3 | 38 | 31-32 | 15.75 |
| Schooling Chap-M | 32-40 | 23 | 40 | 32-33 | 16.5 |
| Schooling Chap-L | 34-42 | 23.5 | 42 | 34.5-35.5 | 17.5 |
| Schooling Chap-XL | 36-46 | 25.5 | 43 | 35.5-36.5 | 18.25 |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Motorcycle Chap-S | 30-34 | 22 | 36-41 | 29-34 | 17.5 |
| Motorcycle Chap-M | 34-38 | 24 | 36-41 | 29-34 | 18 |
| Motorcycle Chap-L | 38-42 | 26 | 37.5-42.5 | 30-35 | 18.5 |
| Motorcycle Chap-XL | 42-46 | 28 | 38.5-43.5 | 31-36 | 19.5 |
| Chap Style | Hip | Upper Thigh | Outseam | Inseam | Calf |
| Farrier/work aprons | 29-53 | 20-30 | 23.5 | up to 36 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-L | 38-42 | *24.5 (center hole) | 43 | 35-36 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-M | 34-38 | *22.5 (center hole) | 41 | 33-34 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-S | 30-34 | *21.5 (center hole) | 39 | 31-32 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-XS | 28-32 | *20.5 (center hole) | 37 | 30-31 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-XXS | 26-30 | *19.5 (center hole) | 35 | 28-29 | * |
| Rodeo Chap-Jr. | 24-28 | *18.5 (center hole) | 33 | 26-27 | * |
| *This measurement is adjustable +/- 2". | |||||
