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Swiftfoot

(edited in the Main Hero differences and confirmed a sizing typo which has been corrected.) Alrighty folks! Sorry for the wall of text but I’ve got some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket so I've got some questions as I’ll be taking the BK Striated Lambskin plunge very soon. :D I’ve an emai...

Swiftfoot

Cheers all for the feedback. It is greatly appreciated! :TOH: I did get a US Wings Antique Lambskin last December when they were on sale. The lambskin was very soft and light weight. It felt amazing on but unfortunately it was too short even though I went up a size as I really need the Tall. My wife...

Swiftfoot

Thanks for your replies Hollowpond and CM.

Summers would generally be pretty humid. I'll be happy with a jacket I can wear through the full spring and fall. Hoping for a bit of the summer was more wishful thinking.

Swiftfoot

It’s been just over two years since I got my first Indy jacket, my beloved TNO CS Cowhide jacket. It is for me perfect and I still love it. The only thing that has me wanting another jacket is I wish I could wear this one longer. Don’t get me wrong this is my every day jacket for late fall, winter a...

Swiftfoot

Great review Michael. :TOH: Just what I was looking for as I pondered shirts. Thanks to your review I have one on the way as well as a pair of their officer pinks. :D As I've mentioned before your TN jacket review nudged me along to get my own - for which I'm eternally grateful. :notworthy: :notwort...

Swiftfoot

Wow... just wow.

I just stumbled across this thread and am very glad I did. Can't wait to see a finished product!

Excellent work!

Swiftfoot

Beautiful looking jacket Mitch.

I'm glad you got what you were hoping for.

I just wish it was cooler here in SW Ontario so I could still be wearing mine.

Ah well, enjoy and wear it in good health!

Cheers!

Swiftfoot

As my American wife said: "Come on, you're Canadian... It has to be beaver!

She is so wise.

Thanks again everyone for your help.

Penman Crystal Skull beaver it is assuming my hatter thinks that style will suit me.

Cheers all!

Swiftfoot

Long John Tinfoil I've been watching the Bazaar like a hawk for 4 months now. The closest to my size that came up was a 62cm Fed IV. Every time I see a nice hat go up I end up muttering to myself about people's "tiny heads". ;) Tundrarider / BendingOak / Dr. Ulloa You guys make excellent ...

Swiftfoot

Thanks Michael. Good tip on shape of face. I recall reading about head shapes, ovals, long ovals etc. but wouldn't have thought about the face. I'm definitely tall and probably closer to round then thin. I'll check with the wife on face shape

Cheers!

Swiftfoot

BendingOak wrote:You wont go wrong with the akubra. You will get your money worth. Just remember what ever hat you get it sitting next to a Nowak. I wouldn't go lower down the ladder than that.

Oh you just had to go and say that, didn't you?

Tongue was firmly in cheek as I wrote that.

Swiftfoot

Uh-oh! I'm known and memorable from the jacket section! I'm in trouble now.

In a good way

I love all the info over there, great threads, awesome posters that led me to Tony's Jackets... but, man it get nasty over there. Now I'll need to

Swiftfoot

Thank you all very much for answering my questions and expressing your opinions. Which is exactly what I wanted, opinions from people who are into hats and know way more about the subject than I do. Chewbacca A name I recognize from the dark, er, jacket side. Great post to get me started. Very clear...

Swiftfoot

Looks like Dave is just coming back from the jacket forum! :P :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: I'm late to this party but for a newcomer who STARTED out in the jacket forum I nearly sprayed my drink all over my desk on reading this one. Awesome Texan Scott... just... just awesome!

Swiftfoot

OK folks, it's time for my first fedora! Mitch's... Just because: hats, Hats, HATS! http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46878 thread has inspired me. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: Let me preface this with: I have never been what you would call a hat wearer. I’ve worn the occasional...

Swiftfoot

Congratulations and welcome to the club Indyzane! Both are excellent looking jackets. Now you have the difficult decision of which one to wear. :lol: I've been wearing mine just about every day since I got it back in mid February and can't bear to think about what I'm going to do now that it's getti...

Swiftfoot

I just want one that looks frickin' cool, like the one on screen. TN succeeded for me where others failed. Beyond that, I cannot say.... Well said! :clap: :clap: :clap: That is my sentiment exactly, I couldn't agree more. _, I'm a newcomer around here but I really enjoy reading your 1st hand interv...

Swiftfoot

Very nice collection Mitch. A big

to you for posting them all together as I'm trying to decide on my first hat now and you give a nice visual representation.

Cheers!

Swiftfoot

Thanks for sharing your collection Han. All are Amazing jackets!

The only thing I'd have trouble with is which one to wear each day.

Good news too for everyone who doesn't yet have the pleasure of owning a Nowak masterpiece.

Swiftfoot

52 days... consider yourself lucky. ;) I was approximately 90 days from payment to arrival. Talk about agonizing. But well worth the wait. Opening it up when it arrived brought back memories as a kid at Christmas all the excitement of opening the package and the combined feelings of dread and antici...

Swiftfoot

Great looking jacket! :TOH: I can completely relate to your comments about Tony taking all that extra time. Although I didn't have the pleasure of going to his shop and meeting the man in person none of our several phone calls lasted less than 30mins. Each one was half jacket talk and half chatting ...

Swiftfoot

About 2 months for me from when I sent him pictures and measurements then some phone tag and movie work occupying him. So you are way ahead in that all your measurements are presumably finalized. Still be prepared for the longest 4-6 weeks of your life.

But it is soooo worth it.

Swiftfoot

I received my Nowak CS jacket about 5 days ago. Slightly different style to your Raiders but probably made within a week of each other. My side straps are equal distance from the pockets. In my case 3.5" but mine is a pretty big jacket compared to most. Best advice talk to Tony.

Swiftfoot

As the gentlemen above said, take measurements while wearing a jacket that fits you well. Tony did have me check a couple of the measurements and told me to take the jacket off, zip it up, lay it on the floor and measure seam to seam as it's easier to do when it's flat. Here's my expanded version on...

Swiftfoot

Thanks Michael. I don't think I mentioned it on your Nowak LC thread as it was an older one at the time but I really enjoyed your story telling post of the whole process with Tony and the creation of your jacket and the jacket itself, of course. It definitely was one of the factors that helped me ta...

Swiftfoot

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Ya, the grin says it all Hatch.

Swiftfoot

After starting my "long strange trip"(http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=44011) almost 4 months ago I'm happy to report that #284 / 777 has arrived and made me a very, very happy man :D . I had all the normal worries of, did I screw up my measurements, will Customs slash my ja...

Swiftfoot

Merry Christmas Tony. I hope you have a nice relaxing holiday... right after you finish #284/777 tomorrow...

Cheers,

Swiftfoot (on the forums)
(Canadian Patrick on the phone)

Swiftfoot

I'm looking forward to the pictures lantzn. I'm expecting a phone call from Tony today to discuss some final sizing questions based on pictures of myself I sent him wearing a comfortable jacket. I also sent him a couple pics of your #426 as reference for what I"m hoping for. [-o< You have an aw...

Swiftfoot

Right back at you Tony! :D It was great talking to you this past Monday and I look forward to our next chat to finalize the details on my Crystal Skull jacket. I'm one step ahead of you Gringo. ;) I've made the call now it's working out the final details. After just one call I can say everything you...

Swiftfoot

Just got off the phone with Tony about 45mins ago. He truly is a great guy to talk to. He answered all my questions and concerns. He said the weather would be perfect for it and would darken it up nicely over time. He confirmed what RC and Rask assured me of above that it will handle a Canadian wint...

Swiftfoot

Very nice indeed. I've read numerous posts about Tony as I work towards "my" perfect jacket and after just getting off the phone with him for the first time, all I can say is every word is true. Congrats on achieving the dream of "your" perfect jacket. May I get so lucky first ti...

Swiftfoot

This is probably the only other one of interest http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp327/scottw54/Indy%20gear/jacket/wested%20washed%20goat/Fleece.jpg WOW! Awesome job on the distressing! It's a very SA LC look. Did you use a wire brush or sandpaper? ;) :Plymouth: Sorry, Rover I couldn't resist as ...

Swiftfoot

Welcome to the club! Ummmm as for jacket advice be careful one will become two and then three etc.... :shock: You'll choose wisely I am sure of that just have fun! Again welcome to the club. Thanks for the welcome Indyzane. With regards to multi-jackets all I can do is [-o< for strength to hold at ...

Swiftfoot

Hello All, I was a lurker on the boards a long time ago researching for a Raiders jacket and quickly found this was the place to be. But at the time the jacket, or at least the jacket I wanted, was a wish not a reality and I had to stop checking the forums, as it was torture plain and simple to look...

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