Club Obi Wan

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Some sharp looking hats here, no doubt. I don't own a Fed IV, but I've always wanted one. I have always considered the Fed IV to be my "next Indy hat" (because I need one more...). There are finer felt versions of the hat out there. Anyone who has an Adventurebilt or one of Penman's lids k...

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I sure do appreciate the help.

A reblock is probably a good idea.

Thanks again.

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I have a Camptown fedora that just doesn't fit as well as it once did.

Maybe my head got too big?

Anyway, has anyone ever heard of stretching a hat?

The hat is a 7 1/8 which is my usual size, but it's a bit too tight.

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I own both models. I have to say you can't go wrong with an Akubra in any regard, but like the rest said, the Fed is definitely the hat to get if you want to be as close to the real deal as you can get without getting into the masterpiece collection. I wear my Adventurer as my go to hat. It's been h...

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I actually had someone comment on mine once about it "looking like the one Indiana Jones wears". When I explained it was, indeed, a replica, I was informed it wasn't accurate because it didn't have cuffs on the sleeve or chest pockets for storing gear. I didn't dare get drawn into that deb...

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I have two pairs of Alden dress shoes, and they fit true to size. They are the same size as my 405's (10.5). But, they are both plain oxford-type shoes, one a plain-toe blucher and the other a wing tip. I would guess that other models would fit differently because they are made on different lasts. B...

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Canyon, that's pretty awesome info. Thanks so much!

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I've been out of touch for a while, so I may have missed this if it has been posted already... But, I was reading a copy of JetGala magazine the other day, and I came across an ad with a claim by London based hatter, Lock & Co., stating they provided the original hat for the Indiana Jones movies...

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So...did you point them toward Christies, or did you show them all their choices? We had a hat educational morning. I told them about the differences between felts, and then explained where one could find hats made from them. I especially mentioned some of our COW people's web pages, so hopefully t...

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It's been really cold and windy here in SE Georgia the last few days, so I've been wearing my Christys to work in the mornings. It actually looks very good with the navy blue overcoat and a tan overcoat I've been wearing. Anyway, the guys at work, who are notorious for picking and making fun have al...

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Loved it!

More, please!!!

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Gorak wrote:Very nice action shot...I`m really digging the look of the jacket..what type is it?

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Been a busy few weeks.

The jacket is a US Wings Antique Cowhide Hero jacket.

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A friend of mine took this photo at our Halloween party this past weekend. I had always heard people talking on the forum here about the "loop" or the "curl", and never really understood what they meant until I saw this photo. By no means am I anything close to proficient in the ...

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Well, I ordered the Antique COW Hero Jacket 2 days ago. The anticipation is killing me now that I have read and seen the pics posted here. It would be interesting see the fit on an Asian. After a few email exchanges with Sarge, he and Myke picked a size Small for me. I am hoping that it will fit we...

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I probably should send it back, but.... The gap really isn't an issue for me. The jacket fits very well, and the gap doesn't impede the performance of it. I'd rather just keep what I have than get into a long waiting period for another jacket, or have to go through multiple returns to get the right ...

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Holt, Michaelson, it's close to 2".

Kinda wierd, huh.

The CE I have isn't that wide.

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Thanks for the awesome pics and additional info, 007!!! :D Wow, your collar has a great look already. These pics and your stats will surely help me in choosing my size. Thanks again, Michael :TOH: You're absolutely welcome, sir. If there is anything else I can do, other questions, whatever, please ...

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How about the Alden's from J Crew? http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/casualbootschukkas/PRDOVR~18428/18428.jsp If you don't mind the $450 price tag, they are some good looking boots. I can definitely vouch for the Alden comfort. I got my 405s from Schmidty a couple years ago, and I love them....

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Thanks, guys, I really love the jacket. The fit is awesome. It's as a close to perfect fit as I've ever gotten on an off-the-rack jacket. Weston, I think the leather is great. It is a great feeling, comfortable, but seems very durable. Sure has a nice leather smell to it. Tundraraider, here are some...

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Michaelson was saying Sno Seal is the best stuff for waterproofing, and I totally agree. Before the relative affordability of Gore-Tex, I used Sno Seal on my duty boots. I'd use a hair dryer to warm the boots up first, then apply the Sno Seal, which really sank into the warm leather. Let 'em dry ove...

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Just got mine this afternoon. Sorry this photo is so crappy....only had my phone available at the time. What I can say about the jacket is the fit is awesome. I ordered a medium, and it fits very well. Sleeve length is great, and the bottom falls just below my waistline. The jacket didn't have the p...

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Thought I would add something else: While it is not my intent to provide legal advice (I'm a cop, not a lawyer), I thought I might provide some insight on the legalities of using a whip in self defense. First, is a whip considered a weapon? Any object when used with the intent to cause harm to anoth...

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I think I'm figuring some of it out.

I used a much, much shorter whip when I was younger. Wasn't that hard (and I was a bit more limber back then, too!).

There is definitely an art to a long whip (10').

Thanks so much for your input, fellers!

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Thanks for the info!

And Puppetboy, love the whip! Man, that was some FAST shipping!

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Take a walking step and pause when the rear heel breaks. Settle a bit to find your balance. Your head, shoulders, hips, knees and feet should be aligned in the direction that you want the whip to go. Use this as a starting point. My rear foot is normally off at an angle but we're working on that. U...

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darthinvictus wrote:Not a thing. If you ever vist the fam hit me up, we'll cook some burgers and have a beer or three.

Roger that!

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darthinvictus wrote:If you cannot crack a whip and simultaneously fry bacon in the nude you are no kind of man whatsoever!

Heh heh, I like that one!

I see you're in Tucker! Got relatives up that way. What's happening in good ol' Dekalb?

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I would say "Be Careful" when using a whip in shorts. A list of questions presents itself: -Do you understand and have direction limitation controls in place? (i.e. Railroad Tracks) -Watching the whip in both directions? -Body aligned properly? -Practicing good energy management? -Crackin...

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When I went through my first "Indy phase" at about 10-12 yrs old, my dad gave me a 6 foot black cowhide whip with a wood handle. I got to be pretty good with it (but since I've found out I am wayyy out of practice!). Anyway, we lived out in the country, with few neighbors and lots of dirt ...

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Never do whip cracking practice wearing shorts.

It is dangerous.

Trust me.

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Hey, InexorableTash, I was wondering... I just received my Todd's 10' today. You are right about the weight being all wrong...it takes a considerable amount of muscle to make this thing crack. I'm no whip expert by any means, and up until today have never owned an Indy style whip. My experience with...

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You know I carry a 1911 Colt ! Always have and always will ! You will have no problem as long as you come under HR 43 and or CC Lic. and or Active Duty Police officer! You will be okay in our Indy Jacket. Don't think I would run around carrying a 1911 Halloween Night!! Sarge Thanks, Sarge! I've had...

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Yep, okay, I've seen enough. Ordering one soonest. (Like I need ONE more jacket........) But, what, wait...isn't Halloween coming up soon? Seems my other half said something about us having a costume party....... Hey, Sarge, I remember once you told me in an email that you carried. When off-duty (ar...

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Was just wondering if anyone has one, and if so, how is it doing so far?

Seems like a really nice and durable hat.....

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Thanks for the photo post.

She's definitely hooked, now.

(Maybe I can talk her into a Tony Novak as a wedding gift.....)

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Very, very sharp!

Great looking suit, and a very stunning bride!

Showed this to my fiance, and she's hooked. She's wondering if the bride's maids wore 30s style dresses?

Thanks for the idea!

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It's that #### John F. Kennedy. He's to blame for all of this! First president to stop wearing a hat! DHW There actually may be a lot of truth in that statement. I was reading a mag the other day (Newsweek or something) that was talking about how many people follow the fashions presidents (and firs...

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I've got the same jacket, and I really like mine. It's a great jacket for cold weather, too, which was my first requirement in looking for a good Indy jacket. It might not be screen accurate (is there such a thing, truly?), but it's close enough for me. The only (and I mean only ) complaint I have a...

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These people who contradict the Indy fedora kill me. I guess it's chalked up to them only believing what they believe, or what they think they know is right. I've gotten many, many comments about how my hats aren't even close to what Indy wears. Like: "That hat he wore in the movie was made of ...

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I got a few hat stories to come about the last few days.... The first was on an elevator. I was already inside when a gentleman stepped in wearing a Dorfman (complete with the Indy pin on the bow). He saw my Akubra and said, "I don't usually wear mine out much," as he pointed to his DP, &q...

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This reminds me of last Halloween...

A kid came to the door dressed as Indy. His outfit was done on a budget, his dad told me as he remarked at my Indy gear. This kid had nothing close to SA gear, but it sure did exude Indiana Jones!

Your stuff looks great! Good job!

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The charcoal trick really does work. I got a really nice wool coat from my brother who is a smoker. I went to my pet supply store and bought a few boxes of the charcoal used in aquarium filters. I sprinkled the coat pretty heavily with it and set it outside in my screened-in porch for a couple of da...

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Awesome looking hat! Really captures the spirit of Indy, and the fact you did it all yourself shows some serious enthusiasm for getting the look right. Often times people are satisfied to just settle for something, but it seems most of us gearheads are far beyond just settling for anything when it c...

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To give you something to do while you're waiting (i.e. doctor's office, airport, etc.), because you know you just can't leave that front pinch or brim curl alone!

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"It's not the years, it's the mileage."

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I gotta concur with the Knower of Things and RC...definitely a medium for you.

I measured my CE Medium, and here's what I got:

22" across the chest, with a 25.5" sleeve, and a 26.5" back from collar to hem.

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KT and Michaelson are correct, as I learned the US Wings jackets tend to run a bit big. I normally wear a size L (42-44), but the US Wings Medium fit me perfectly (until I grew out of it). US Wings says the fit is Normal on their web site, but I believe it is a bigger cut. My jacket measures 22"...

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These stories just go to prove my theory of "perspective and opinion". It really involves that a lot of people really don't know what they're talking about when they say an "Indy hat" (or jacket, or boots, etc.). I read a post in a the jacket forum where a member was told his jac...

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So I'm looking at the "Collectors Edition Signature Series Indy-style Vintage Adventurer Jacket" and wondering if its a good buy.....I'm in the market for a decent LC jacket and this looks pretty good. I hear that the quality control is much better then Wested. So good buy? Believe me, I ...

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It's Starbucks...

nuff said.

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