Thanks Everyone. Agent5, in response to your question, the pocket size is 8.5 inches high by 7.0 inches wide. KT....like the side by side shot comparison of Indy & I. 8) I didn't realize there was a stock photo of HF in this pose. I just copied it off other fellow COW members who have sent in pi...

Here's some pics of my new Raiders HH.... http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/slick0301/Indyjacket2.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/slick0301/Indyjacket3-1.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/slick0301/6c66b854.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/slick0301/Indyjacket5...

Pics will be coming soon (Thanks, KT, for the link to Imageshack & the instructions). I'll try to get them online by this evening.

Spiridon, in reponse to your question, I changed my order to HH on 12/16.

Slick

I just received my "Raiders" HH jacket from Wested on Tues. (actually Weds...since I had to pick it up at the local post office since I was not home for their first delivery attempt).....and I am very pleased with the results. :D After reading so many comments from other COW members about ...

Peter,

Thanks for the update and replying so promptly!

Merry Christmas!
Slick

Hi Michaelson, This is the actual text of the e-mail I received yesterday (12/22) from Gemma.... "Dear Sir, Unfortunately we was unable to cut your order as the goatskin has been discontinued would like you another leather or a refund? Cheers Gemma" I have been in e-mail communication with...

But is it normal for them to shut down their e-mail?

Has anyone been in contact with Wested today? Previously, I had place an order for a goatskin raiders jacket and missed the cutoff before they ran out. I changed my order to horsehide (via e-mail with Gemma) and received confirmation from her (back on 12/16) Today, I received an e-mail from Gemma st...

What pecards should be used for horsehide?...or would a new HH jacket need anything? (due to it being tough and resistant to water to begin with).

Toldog07,

The jacket looks great!

Slick

Well...I finally made my decision.....I'm going with the horsehide.

My order is in....and I can't wait to receive it.



Thanks, again, for all the information provided by my fellow COW members, especially, Orb and Bjones, for the info and pics.

The wait begins......
Slick

Thanks again Orb!

I appreciate all the info.

Slick

Orb,

what about how warm the jacket is.

Since you already have a lambskin jacket, do you find that the HH is something you can only wear in cooler weather?

Thanks for the pics Orb!

What is the color of the leather? Is it Dark Brown?

Also, did you request the smaller raiders collar & pockets on your jacket?, or are those the standard (on your jacket)?

Has anyone out there ordered a Wested HH jacket recently and have any pics they can post? I keep thinking I'll wait for the goatskin, but, as I keep reading previous posts from individuals who have a Wested HH and how much they enjoy it.....it's making me more interested (in HH). Also, I understand ...

I was looking through some previous posts from early last year. It appears that Wested had not received large enough goatskins to produce jackets at that time as well. I'm itching to get a jacket and thought about switching my order from the auth. brown goatskin to horsehide, but I think I'm going t...

Has anyone heard anything concerning Wested's goatskin shortage?
Has this occurred in the past?

Fat Dutchman - I just ordered a jacket as well and I share your concerns. However, I'm optimistic that they will complete my jacket per my requests. Prior to actually placing my order, I had done some e-mail corresponding with them and they addressed my questions completely. Also, I was very impress...

Thanks Tyrloch.

Do you have any pics of your jacket that you could post?...or do you know of any other COW member that posted jacket pics with the the "80's cut with the same build as us?

Is the "80's cut" a tighter fitting jacket? What defines the "80's cut" from the standard?

Thanks.

Thanks KT. I'm ok with the standard fit. I don't need th 80's fit. I know my chest is 44", but with many years of working out, I run into a problem with how jackets fit in my chest-shoulder area. For example, a 44R" jacket may fit when I have my arms down at my side, but as soon as I raise...

Thanks VP & KT. I stopped by a tailor today and had her take my measurements. She measured my chest as 44"(regular), 27" from shoulder to sleeve, and 24" in length (from collar to top of pants pocket...is this the correct way to measure the length measurement for the jacket?). If ...

Thanks Bufflehead.

Of all the above pics, (VP, Indiana Tone, & KT Templar's), do their jacket pics represent the smaller raiders collar and smaller pockets?

Since we're on the topic of gussets, I had sent an e-mail to Wested with some questions on jacket design and they stated I could get gussets, however, they don't recommend them. Does anyone know why they wouldn't recommend them? Also, Flathead mentioned about "an extra inch in the front". ...

Thanks Everyone for the info and pics! This really helps.

I'm probably going to get the goat for the sake of durability. I'm not too concerned about the distressing, but does the goat distress slowly over time?

I'm getting ready to order my Wested (ROTLA) in authentic brown goatskin and I'm looking at some of the additional options. Here's my list, but are some of these already standard with the jacket?: --Cotton Body with Satin Sleeves --antique brass heavy zipper (do they have other zipper options?) --x-...

Thanks for the suggestion Solo.

I think I'll take a few photos of the jacket with me to the tailor and get their opinion of what measurements to take and submit to Wested.

The weather hits both extremes based on the season. Typically, I don't wear jackets that often (that will change when I get my jacket). I like the drape of the film version (which I assume you would get with the lamb and not the goat). At this point, I'm leaning more toward the goat. Is the goat a h...

Thanks Jeff.

Now, all I have to do is decide what type of style jacket to get and leather
(lamb or goat)...

I'm in the market for a Wested and was wondering what is the best way to order. Is it safe to use the online ordering method through Wested's website?...or should I call in my order?

Thx.