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PSBIndy

Had a 2011 Todd's standard which I gave to my bother recently. Thinking about getting another one....is the current one any different from a 2011 standard or still exactly the same?

PSBIndy

I just got my SL Hero jacket today and overall, I agree with Whiskyman's assessment. The jacket, although constructed very nicely, simply looks odd. The texture is a mish-mash of plasticky, glossy, and bare leather. On my top back panel, it's a bizarre combination of brown and black spots that looks...

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Mine is all satin. I'm ok with it.

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Here's my Hero in dark brown goat:

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Received my goat Hero today! I'm very impressed.....Looks, feels, fits, and even smells awesome! :tup: It's a little shiny (being that it's so new) but the grain and characterizations are excellent! It's lightweight (and drapes fantastic) but the goatskin feels tough as nails. Workmanship is also ex...

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In my opinion, the Crispe is too light in color for an Indy jacket. It looks so off compared to the other jackets in the above photo. The color looks like one of those russet brown A2 jackets.

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Well, I just got an email from Gemma telling me to change the hide because SL is no longer offered indefinately.

So, I went ahead and changed my leather to goat.

I guess those of you lucky enough to have a SL Hero now have a collector's item on your hands.

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Is there a waiting list for the Shrunken Lamb? s. Yeah, sometime in 2013 so I was told. So far, I've only seen 1 guy here with the SL. I just don't understand why Wested even offered the SL in the first place when in reality, they only had enough hides to make just a handful of jackets. Bottom line...

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knibs7 wrote:Any idea when the SL will be back in stock?

Kyle

Yeah, anyone hear from Gemma about the SL?

(I'm hoping the new batch of skins will have more "character" than what I saw in the pics).

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jnicktem wrote:
PSBIndy wrote:Anyone has received the Hero in Shrunken Lamb?
I did. Look at page 8.

Thanks.

Looks great...congrats!

I'll think I'll just wait for the SL. The Crispe is too light in color for me and I'm not diggin the "alligator" hide pattern of the grain.

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Anyone has received the Hero in Shrunken Lamb? I ordered mine soon after it became available but got an email today from Wested saying that the leather has been backordered indefinately :cry: ...wonder why they got so little to make jackets out of? ....should I change my order and get the Crispe ins...

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Seeing the photo of an actual production jacket for the first time, I'm a little disappointed in the apparent lack of grain/texturing as what I saw on Wested's website. Everything else looks pretty good. I'm just hoping that when I get mine, it'll look close to my USW Legend Striated lamb which has ...

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Just what exactly is the difference between "Crispe" lambskin and "shrunken lamb?"

Is the difference only in the grain?

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It looks better than the close-up photo.

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Well, I just ordered the Hero Jacket in Shrunken Lamb! $\:D/$ I have my fingers (and toes) crossed!

Has anyone here got theirs yet?

From the photos, the hide looks similar to my USW Legend Striated Lamb, which has quickly become one of my favorites.

God I hope Wested delivers!

PSBIndy

Todds.....hands down as far as best value, not to mention one of the most..if not, THE most SA jacket around.

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Well I took my XL and gave it a good soak and left it for 6 hours to dry in the hot sun. Afterwards, the jacket definately shrank some.....the sleeves are shorter now by about 1 in., the back length shorter by almost 2 inches!...the chest shrank about 1 inch and the waist shrank by about 2 inches. T...

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Just want to another note about sizing: I just got this jacket in size XL yesterday. I mistakenly thought that this jacket's sizing would be similar to my Todd's standard XL which fit me perfectly. But the Bantu's way too big, esp. in the waist area. I'm going to try a cold water soak to see if it s...

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Got mine today and I love the leather and fit but...it has an insulated lining which I did not want. Oh well, I have another lightweight lamb for warmer weather, and this will be nice when it's colder. Mine has an insulated lining as well...if anyone has a L without insulated lining that they'd lik...

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In my opinion, the Legend Striated Lamb Raiders is the best SA jacket USW makes right now. I have the US made one and it's one of my favorites. The fit, details, texture and even the smell of the jacket is incredible! I only wish it was a little thinner to make it more wearable in hotter weather. (b...

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I've got a quick question. For the USA customers who've recieved there US made jackets. Did you have to sign for it. Or was just sitting there just begging to be worn. ;) By the way if my import is half as good as I've seen, I'll be one happy customer who just may have finally bought a jacket with ...

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I really can't see how anyone can top Sarge and his new Legend Striated Lamb, esp. at the price he's selling. This leather is such a work-of-art! I have been wearing this jacket non-stop for the past 30+ hours since getting it! But hey, if Peter can top it, bring it on!....in this hobby, there's ALW...

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That was taken with flash....bounce flash. I think a direct flash would result in blown highlights and an unnatural look to the jacket. I'll try to take some pics later with natural sunlight when the opportunity arises.

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Looks fantastic G-Mann!

How long have you had it?

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Yup, it's so comfortable, I haven't been able to take it off ever since putting it on when I got it out of the box! It's a very interesting leather to say the least.....it's soft and supple to the touch like lamb but the thickness and stiffness reminds me of goat and some parts of the jacket feels l...

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Here are some out-of-the-box pics: http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/PeteESC07/sl1.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/PeteESC07/sl2.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/PeteESC07/sl3.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/PeteESC07/sl4.jpg Man, Sarge delivered BIG TIME for me!...

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I just got my jacket in the last hour! \:D/ Out-of-the-box, the jacket is a little stiff but man, what incredible leather!....it feels and looks almost like goat!....very substantial leather....love the grains and striations. Fit is perfect.....not as loose as the legend antique cowhide or lamb. Wor...

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I'm feeling a little disenchanted too ( shock! :roll: ). I paid for my US made SL in early October and have yet to recieve a shipping confirmation. I don't know if all you chaps recieving yours had already paid months back? djd, I would call USW directly and try to contact Myke and Sarge several ti...

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That's great news TS! You are gonna love it. Its kinda stiff out of the box, which to me is a new thing with a lamb jacket. I was almost of the mind that it was too small it was so stiff. But after wearing it for a day or so... It is perfect! No disrespect intended PSB, just a genuine question here...

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I'm getting mine tomorrow as well. Hopefully, it lives up to all the hype. (But then again, if it's better than my TN SL, I'll be shocked).

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Thanks for the awsome pic's, I've a medium on order and can't wait now. ;) One question, I know that the US made SL lamb is to ship in mid January, but what of the Imported? I've been at work and this is the first I heard about overnite shipping, I may call Wings tommorrow and see if this is availa...

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Who knows? This whole saga keeps changing every week. I really don't know what to believe anymore. After that whole pre-order list fiasco, I just want my jacket and never have to deal with Wings again.

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PSB, I was in on this early but I think part of it, at this point is I am willing and able to shell out the overnight fee. Plain and simple. I do really hope you get your jacket soon, as well as all the others on the wait list. And I have no special connection to Wings or anyone other than my WiFi....

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RayR, Congratulations! That jacket looks great. :tup: But I have to add that you remind me of Benjamin Linus / Michael Emerson of LOST [sans the crazy eyes]. I spoke with Myke this morning [VERY nice guy]. They did receive the SL jackets that were just made. So I am paying to having mine sent to me...

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Suit yourself. :TOH: Posted by Myke at 2:41 p.m. this afternoon: Sarge and I just had a meeting with the Union Stewart over the phone. We will pay double time if they will come back in tonight and work. We will also pay overnight shipping from the factory to here. We will be able to have some Stria...

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Boy, Ray, you just have to rub it in, don't ya!

Just kiddin'....thanks for those great pics!

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(I have to wait 'til mid-January for mine.....thanks, Sarge ;) ) So, you're not jumping on the one of the striated lambskin's coming in tomorrow, as announced in the same thread as the January announcement? :shock: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=49770" onclick="window...

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RayROnline wrote:
PSBIndy wrote:Very, very nice! When did you order it?
October 2010. It's a little over a week old.

Lucky you. Congrats!

(I have to wait 'til mid-January for mine.....thanks, Sarge

)

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Very, very nice! When did you order it?

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It is written above. It was the date he WAS told. Things has changed, it's out of his control. You all just have to wait like Sarge. Are you sure? From the posts I've read, it seems like Sarge was the one who mentioned shipping on the 21st. He doesn't mention that it was the union telling him that....

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Thanks, John! :TOH: So, a lot can happen in 2.5 weeks. Regards! Michaelson A lot can happen in 1 day. However, my feeling is that if Sarge really has no control over the whole matter, then he shouldn't have mentioned an actual date. Why mention shipping on the 21st (and get everyone's hopes up) if ...

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How bout Striated Lamb Sarge. I upgraded to two day shipping. I HOPE I can get it before Christmas!! [-o< I'm going out of town the day after! Travis I know what you mean but this is out of my hands!Roz Schott is 100 % Union.. Cut and dry. When the Union tells her when they can ship the Striated La...

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"....would love to see some pics.... BTW All USA Legend Striated Lambskin Jackets will go out 12-21-10 along with all USA Cow and Bison... The Import Striated Lambskin should go out about the same date! Please place your orders now if you have not already done so.. If you don't know your size g...

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How bout Striated Lamb Sarge. I upgraded to two day shipping. I HOPE I can get it before Christmas!! [-o< I'm going out of town the day after! Travis I know what you mean but this is out of my hands!Roz Schott is 100 % Union.. Cut and dry. When the Union tells her when they can ship the Striated La...

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After months of hype and delays, I'm anxiously waiting for that email from Sarge saying that my SL has shipped.

Has anyone got any shipping confirmation from Sarge yet?

I really hope I get this thing by Friday

....I haven't been this excited for a jacket since my first TN!

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Did Sarge ever mention that those who ordered and prepaid for their jackets are guaranteed to have theirs shipped on the 21st?

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Indydawg wrote:I like a dark brown...chocolate with reddish undertones....like what Wested's copper novapelle is supposed to look like...although I've not seen it in person...

I have a Wested Novapelle jacket....it's awesome and to me, the best leather Wested has ever made!

PSBIndy

That greyish color is due to the accumulated dust and dirt on the jacket. (as well as the lighting to some degree).

I still think the true (and best) color of the Indy leather is brown. To me, a grey Indy jacket just doesn't look right.

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Very shiny leather....similar to the glaze on new G&B jackets.

I wish it had more of a matte finish.

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I was told a couple weeks ago from Myke's email that the striated lambs would come in the first week of Dec. and that the guys on the list (incl. me) would be contacted (I assume to finalize the order).....but I guess that's not going to happen?

wow, what a confusing mess.

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