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Walker

Thanks. Any pics would be appreciated. I know its not an indy jacket but i just wanted to change it up a bit for my next jacket purchase. I'd really like one of the HH Aeros but I don't have that kind of coin right now. Maybe someday.

Walker

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller, Bueller

Walker

Hi Guys. I don't post much but am always reading reviews and thoughts of COW members. Thinking of getting a new jacket for Christmas. Flightsuits raider/Macgyver type jacket intrigues me. Already have Westeds and too many A-2's. Does anyone have any experience w/ the Filightsuits raider? Appreciate ...

Walker

Hmmm...I wonder if their holiday sale would not apply to a jacket that has the barrel sleeves. I guess the only way to know is to contact them and find out. Thanks Gentlemen.

Walker

Walker

Apologies Michaelson. I must have confused your message. Can you tell me if this three panel sleeve and seamed back is a more recent development out of the Wings camp with older jackets possibly having the more traditional cut? Thanks, Walker

Walker

Thats good to know Flathead. It is questionable if I could tolerate three piece sleeves, but I definitely would not want a seam running down the back panel. I take a large so that would probably be the case.

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Walker

Considering purchasing one of these in light of the holiday sale. I know some of the Wings jackets have the 3 piece sleeves and some don't. I don't really care for the 3 piece sleeves and that would probably sway my decision. Can anyone comment if the vintage cow has them?

Walker

I agree that it is amazing that Peter and the folks at Wested are getting the jackets out this quickly. Let me also say that this is not at the expense of quality. Everything about my jacket is top notch. I also know it simply was'nt pulled off a rack and shipped due to some mods like the zip on Ame...

Walker

I was shocked when I saw other members get their jackets in 2 weeks. Well mine just came after a little over 2 weeks since the order. What a jacket!! :D I ordered the ToD style in horsehide, although I think Wested may have used kevlar :shock: . Seriously, this leather is tough and substantially hea...

Walker

Hey Duc,

Wested will do a ToD in horsehide. Mines coming shortly... although it feels like forever

Walker

I guess so

. Seems like a stupid question on my part but I just wanted to be sure they just dont only move the zipper pull without reversing the flap as well.

Walker

I just ordered a Wested ToD a couple of days ago. I requested the zipper to be on the American side. I'm assuming that they automatically reverse the storm flap as well. Is this the case or do I need to request that also?

Walker

I'm in Pennsylvania so there is a possibility that shipping may be less for me as the jacket would not have to travel from the east to west coast.

Walker

Can anyone attest to the total cost nowadays of the Wested with current exchange rates? I'm just taking about a regular jacket with no mods ect. with the shipping and customs factored in.

Walker

I probably seem like the man of a thousand questions, but I have just one more

. Honestly. Can anyone describe the differences between vegetable tanning and the chrome process? I see that Wested uses the veg. tanning while other vendors use chrome. Is one better than the other?
Walker

Walker

I am going to be ordering a Wested soon as a birthday gift. I want to get this jacket right when I place my order. I have noticed on the specs of some guys jackets that they get an extra inch added to the front. Why? Just curious.

Walker

I really like the look of Peters HH offerings, but am wondering as to how they will distress. I am a proponent of the natural distressing school of thought, but at the same time I don't want to have a jacket that I wear for years and years that still looks relatively new. Any thoughts from HH owners...

Walker

Thanks Michaelson,

Any remarks on how the VIP leather will age/naturally distress?

Walker

Hi all,
I like the look of the wings VIP on their web site. I've also read some posts claiming that the leather is great. Anybody have any pics that could provide more insight into how it looks on someone?

Walker

Is there any difference in the movement allowed by two or one piece gussets? They both look as though they use the same amount of extra leather. Anybody have one of each type that can comment?

Regards, Walker

Walker

Hi all, Still have'nt odered my jacket yet as I want to make sure I do it right. I've seen some threads that mention an extra inch being added to the front of the jacket. Why is this done? I'm almost certainly ordering a ToD which is 1" longer anyway. Should I specify my order to have this adde...

Walker

Hmmm... I don't know why but I always thought the slides looked like they had a moving part in the center of them. There are'nt different types are there?

Walker

Walker

Hi again everybody, I just about have nailed down the wested I pland to order( ToD in horse) as I have decided that the LC collar may look too big on me. The only thing I have'nt decided is the hardware. Any opinions? The slide buckles look as though they will hold the straps more securely. I'm guil...

Walker

Well I'm about 5'10" and 170lbs. Kinda of a cross between average build and on the small side. So I can't say if the collar would be too large looking on my frame. Maybe some people with LC jackets and similiar builds could offer some insight.

Walker

Hey all, I have'nt logged in to the forum for a while since I moved, and the gear bug has bit me again. I'm going to be ordering another wested soon. I'm torn between the ToD and LC styles. Just wanted to hear some opinion on the LC collar. It looks awfully big in pictures or maybe it is just deciev...

Walker

Hey all, I was looking through the FS website and noticed the leather jacket they market as a "raider" jacket by mistake. I guess they don't market the expo as a raider due to some licensing restriction. This looks like an interesting jacket and I was wondering if anyone had seen one up cl...

Walker

I have seen several posts referring to authentic goatskin that wested offers. Their website does not have this as one of the options. Does Peter have a different goat now and if so, how does it differ from the other goat he had? Just wondering b/c I'm compiling info on the type of hide to order. Tha...

Walker

As per my recent posts I have said that I am planning on ordering a wested soon. I already have a US Wings in goat and am very pleased with it. For my next jacket I wanted to diversify on the style. I was considering getting a lambtouch TOD but I seem to remember people stating that the wings jacket...

Walker

I'm in the process of narrowing down a wested to order along with which mods to get. I've seen some posts regarding gussets under the arms and I have been considering them. Are the underarm gussets worth getting?Do they keep the sleeves from riding up? Also is the lambtouch hide a more durable leath...

Walker

I'm kind of in between sizes for all my clothes. I have a US wings medium in goat that fits me great. Can anyone tell me what the comparable size in a wested would be? Any info would be appreciated.

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Indydawg speaks the truth! Just got my e-mail returned by Sgt. Hack. He checked out the problem and stated that my bill had been mixed up with someone elses by mistake. He is only charging me for the shipping on the jacket. Bypass all those customer service yahoos should you ever experience a proble...

Walker

I took peoples advice and side stepped CS this morning. I sent an e-mail directly to Sarge notifying him of this charge. He should be aware of it today. I can't imagine a good businessman such as him condoning such charges. I'll keep members up to speed on what comes of it.

Thanks,
Walker

Walker

No I have not yet addressed the situation with Sarge, which is why I'm not blaming him for this cost issue. Up to now I have only spoken to Wings customer service. They have asked me to e-mail the repair seamstress at US wings regarding my alarm at the cost. I have done this and will wait for a repl...

Walker

I contacted US Wings customer service and requested the contact info on the seamstress. They did'nt give me a name or number to contact her directly. :? They told me to e-mail the company with a notification for the seamstress regarding the charge. I have already contacted my cc company and put the ...

Walker

Thanks for the advise. I do really feel taken advantage of. If you could have seen how minor a repair I requested you would'nt believe it! I had an entire jacket altered from a 42 reg to a 40 reg by Peter for less than $100. With crazy fees like this I should have been a seamstress.

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Walker

I'm not blaming Us Wings. They made right a previous jacket dilema for me by replacing a cooper indy jacket with one of the own ( the one I had repaired). Aside from the few stitches, the jacket was superb.

Walker

Rixter,

"Old leather gut" made it seem like it was no big deal. A 5 minute job. So I really did'nt give it much thought with regards to the price.

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Walker

A rep from US Wings customer service left me a message apologizing for the cost. She says $150.00 is the cost the seamstress charged them for the repair. US Wings did offer to at least absorb the shipping charge. Next time I'll break out Moms old Singer and sew it myself.

Walker

Walker

I feel the need to let other people know about this before they do what I did. I noticed a few stitches popping out of my Wings indy goat jacket on the back strap by the d-rings. I thought hey, no big deal. 4 or 5 stitches were out at best and it looked pretty easy to rectify. These things happen. I...

Walker

I was deadset on getting a lambstouch wested as my next jacket, now the authentic lambskin has come about. I'm a little confused about recent posts saying the new lamb is heavier. Is the lambtouch cow still considered more durable? I'm kinda hard on clothing and would like to find out before I order...

Walker

Horsehide!?? Please don't tell me this is available. I'm getting ready to build a house!

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Walker

I am new to the forum and find myself quickly becoming addicted to it. I have a question regarding jacket distressing and types of leather. I have noticed that the lamb seems to be the easiest to distress according to the posts. I am deciding which type of Wested to order right now. How does the lam...

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flightsuits raider jacket

Do US Wings vintage cows have 3 piece sleeves?

Wested's crankin' em' out. Got my ToD in 2 weeks!!!

Just ordered Wested - question

Total cost of the Wested?

Tanning processes

Why the extra 1" in front?

Distressing of horsehide

Any pics of US wings vip

Whats the difference in gussets?

What up with an extra inch added to the front?

D-rings and slide buckles. Pros and cons

Anybody think LC collar too big?

question on different jacket by FS

Is "authentic" goat different?

which jacket?

to gusset or not to gusset...

Comparable size wested to a us wings?

Update on USWings repair bill

Get quote before sending jacket back for repair!

Next jacket was going to be a lambtouch but......

Does lambtouch cow distress well?