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by norton
Fri May 22, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: James River canoing and a Beaver felt Fedora
Replies: 29
Views: 769

Re: James River canoing and a Beaver felt Fedora

What canoes are people using? I work for the second biggest kayaking, canoeing and paddling retailer in Europe and we represent the Mad River Canoe canoes. We also sell numerous other brand plus manufacture our own products, here's a link to our brand page: http://www.bearwater.fi/fi/linkki_sivulle...
by norton
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: indy boot shoelaces
Replies: 4
Views: 296

Re: indy boot shoelaces

Thanks, that did it. I ordered the 48".
by norton
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: indy boot shoelaces
Replies: 4
Views: 296

indy boot shoelaces

With spring coming it's time to get the indy boots out. They need replacement shoelaces. Does anyone know the length off hand? I see some kevlar ones at joes shoe service: http://shoes.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=shoes&cdn=style&tm=15&f=00&su=p284.8.150.ip_&t...
by norton
Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A dedicated leather jacket for expedition use...
Replies: 39
Views: 1752

I recently read something I had to add to this:

"The heaviest Barbour is equal to the lightest Filson."
by norton
Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A dedicated leather jacket for expedition use...
Replies: 39
Views: 1752

Yes, that is sort of the problem. I want to offer something similar to above, but in leather. I called Filston a few minutes ago actually, and they can make the jacket above in tal size for me, at a 30% over retail up-charge, or $357.50. They can start it mid February, and it will take them 10-12 w...
by norton
Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A dedicated leather jacket for expedition use...
Replies: 39
Views: 1752

I like the concealed handgun pocket. Leather, even with vents, really doesn't work well if it's too hot or wet. If it's going to have a liner for winter it would need to be a pretty baggy jacket without the liner. I'd recommend a heavy weight waxed cotton, like a Filson tin cloth. I have their field...
by norton
Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: "New" Aldens are a BIG disappointment...
Replies: 39
Views: 2850

I got a pair this summer that look much worse than that. I did wear them to help roof a friends house soon after I got them though. :lol: Other than they're very scuffed appearance they're holding up well. The shoe laces broke after a week or two so I replaced them with some thick yellow kevlar lace...
by norton
Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Need Gibson & Barnes Expedition owners advice.
Replies: 33
Views: 1958

I got mine earlier this year. I don't know about screen accurate but I love the jacket. Its beautifully made of great materials. I choose G&B because they had tall sizes and I liked the fact that you could order by jacket size, not just small-medium-large, etc. Their customer service is great, t...
by norton
Tue May 27, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Alden's Question
Replies: 3
Views: 336

How about Pecard's shoe oil? The label says it's for use on oil tanned leather, Has anyone tried it on Alden's.

I've got the 12-14 week delivery time too, and I've been waiting since March.
by norton
Wed May 21, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy deforested
Replies: 1
Views: 463

Indy deforested

This probably isn't the right forum, but I couldn't figure out where it fit. Indy is helping to save the rain forests:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXOTgRH5uJY
by norton
Wed May 14, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Indy Hat Sighting
Replies: 8
Views: 962

Indy Hat Sighting

I was at a convention last week at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and noticed a man wearing a brown fedora. He saw me looking at him so I said Hello, I like your hat. He was pretty proud of it so he took it off and showed it to me. He said he had just gotten it and the inside lining was imprinted with a ...
by norton
Fri May 09, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: AB holster = Raiders perfection!
Replies: 32
Views: 3759

Chris, how do you shoot without any hands? Or are your jacket sleeves way too long?
by norton
Fri May 09, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Model 22, Model of 1917 - S&W Classics
Replies: 46
Views: 4456

It looks like a nice gun. what's the difference between it and the regular 1917's? The model 22 has a shrouded ejection rod and lacks a lanyard loop, although I believe one can be added. I have one and really like it. I had been waiting for S&W to come out with a Mountain Gun in .45 ACP because...
by norton
Fri May 02, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: I cant wait to suffer from Alden foot!!
Replies: 14
Views: 902

I just ordered with Schmidty yesterday. He checked with the factory on my size and said it would be 12-14 weeks, as they're just starting a run. :cry:

Talk about a long wait!
by norton
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Suffering from Alden-foot
Replies: 34
Views: 2510

My boots haven't arrived yet, but all my alden shoes have cork insoles that gradually conform to your feet after awhile.

They're not meant to feel like running shoes though.
by norton
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: New Goat G&B just arrived!!
Replies: 28
Views: 2391

I just received my 44T and I'm happy with the fit. I'm 6'1" and weigh 195. I have a 34" waist and I probably could have gone with a 42" but the shoulders fit and that was the main thing. With the underarm gussets, pleated back and adjusting straps on the side you have room to go a lit...
by norton
Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Fedora recomendations
Replies: 25
Views: 1880

Well you convinced me. I just entered my order for a Fieldmaster.
by norton
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Whoopee! G&B Incoming!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1412

I received my jacket yesterday and today I got a call from G&B to make sure I had received it an make sure that I was happy with it. Talk about customer service.
by norton
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Whoopee! G&B Incoming!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1412

I got it!

I ordered it online sat. April 5th and it arrived today, wed. april 16th.

Its lighter and more supple than I expected. That's good because it makes it more wearable as the weather warms up. The fit is good.

I'm a happy camper. :D
by norton
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Fedora recomendations
Replies: 25
Views: 1880

Fedora recomendations

First, let me say that I'm not a huge Indy fan. I liked the movies, but haven't seen one in years. Then a couple months ago I discovered Alden shoes and got some for work. I love that they're well made and have narrow sizes. They're the most comfortable dress shoes I've ever had, so when I started l...
by norton
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Whoopee! G&B Incoming!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1412

I'm in Illinois, so I'll actually be able to wear it.
by norton
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Whoopee! G&B Incoming!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1412

New member here. I just ordered the exact same jacket, size and everything, one week before you. I'll let you know when its delivered.

If you get yours first I will not be happy. :x