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sharkboy

I thought I would post a 4-year update on my Relic Hunter. This jacket has been used every season since Fall 2016, and really has aged well. There is no distressing or Pecards treatments, just wearing everyday. And the occasional run in with the very abrasive NYC subway walls. I think it's slowly sh...

sharkboy

Just got my US Wings charcoal lamb today and thought I would post a couple pics for comparison. This is my first Indy jacket since 2016, and my first US Wings jacket since 2009. Their quality has remained top notch. I was really pleased with the substantial weight and quality of the jacket, it reall...

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I love the texture, very lucky great jacket. I am surprised that they call it charcoal because to me it definitely has brown tones in there.

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when did you order?

when I got mine it took three months to make, then a week or so once it shipped from overseas.

sharkboy

I'm going to take all my jackets, bury them in the sand for 1000 years, and they will become priceless.

sharkboy

some shots of me wearing my Kelso striated Lamb this weekend whilst shooting some 16mm film. Owned for 7 months, wear every day. it's definitely a second skin. http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p485/mitchrlucas/b0b8d889-b7be-49f2-8909-465d46708136_zpsdslxvold.jpg http://i1152.photobucket.com/album...

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My turnaround time to NYC was about 5 days from Greece to arriving in NYC. Doesn't seem terribly long so hopefully you'll hear something in the next couple days. Unfortunately I had no luck getting updates until it arrived in US.

sharkboy

some good pics in this thread to compare the New Zealand lambskin

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sharkboy

I would bet my life that it's New Zealand Lambskin circa 2010. I had two.

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I would say that after wearing it non-stop for a couple days I can agree with you. It fits high on the waist but boxy around the midsection. I am loving this jacket.

sharkboy

Thanks guys! My jacket is a 38R. It fits very true to size, so if you want a sleek fit go with your usual jacket size.

sharkboy

I agree, the sleeves make all the difference. I matched the length to my USWings Hero and it came out well. There is nothing worse than having your fingers hugging the end of the jacket.

sharkboy

Here is my Kelso Hawaii Striated Lambskin. Just arrived this morning after an mini odyssey to track it down in my NYC hood. First impressions is that I absolutely love it, the fit is far different from my US Wings Antique Cow Hero which will always be a treasure. They are two of a kind, and both uni...

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Mine shipped around tues/wed and is already in Flushing Queens en route to NYC. So 5-6 days assuming all goes well.

sharkboy

Does anyone have any experience with the general turn-around time for a Kelso?

I was assuming it was around two months.

sharkboy

Would anyone consider Gibson Barnes to fit into the screen accurate category? I'd say it's better than screen accurate - it's an improvement in terms of workmanship and little details like the more solid strap mount. I'm not one for cosplay so exactness has never been my thing. :Plymouth: Thanks fo...

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Would anyone consider Gibson Barnes to fit into the screen accurate category?

sharkboy

I love all of these jackets. I only have the AC Hero of these and it's possibly my favorite. Would love to see one of the Striated Lambs in person, the washing of it really brings out an amazing quality.

Awesome!!

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I think more than a few people will tell you that the length is just about right.

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I was thinking about this recently when I saw some old 8mm films my grandfather took from the fifties. It was from a dirt bike race and there were all these motorcycle gang people in the crowd and they all had leather jackets. They all looked like Perfecto's but more like imitations. I assume at the...

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they have been making them for US Wings for a long time as told by many others.

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For what it's worth, I have seen the gap in that scene from my DVd, but I never saw it in any other scenes. Funny how choices define history. If there had been a gap consistently with all of the jackets, any jacket that didn't have a gap would be considered a problem. It is our own perception of wha...

sharkboy

Sarge, Sorry for the delay in responding but I have had trouble coming up with the right words to show my gratitude. Once again you go far beyond what is required to make your customers happy. And I am proud to call myself a loyal customer. Since the jacket is so new I am going to take you up on you...

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My Indy NZ recently met with an unfortunate accident, or should I say, an unfortunate act of stupidity. Was standing against a wall and got it caught on something sharp and it sliced right through. This is not a knock on the jacket at all, I love it, just a warning to watch wear your standing with t...

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I think your good! stick with the large and it will fit perfect over time.

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sharkboy

That jacket is right on! Please don't distress it! Wear it and live in it in true Indy spirit!

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sharkboy

I love that Cockpit jacket. From the front it looks very Indy, but in the back it doesn't have a yoke, the side vents go all the way to the top if I'm not mistaken. I've tried it on at the Cockpit store in NYC. It's actually a great jacket. Very tight fitting but longer than an Indy- soft predistres...

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good point kokopelli.... I'm on the case.

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As far as washing machine, I would prefer a soak in the sink or bathtub to reduce turbulence. from personal experience, and it may be different from others, I experienced alot of scratches and abrasions from the dryer. I really would have preferred to have mine aquire those naturally. would possibly...

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I have an AC Hero jacket that is from Overseas and it is made quite well. No complaints from me.

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Quite Beautifully done! Bravo to to your mom!

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All I can say about the VIP is that it is a HEAVY leather. I can pick up my Antique Cow and kindof toss it over my shoulder or fling it on my couch. The VIP has a heaviness to it that is quite unique. It has to be thicker than most in my non-educated opinion. I really love that VIP though.
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sharkboy

Weston,

Any chance for an extended photo album as you had done with the AC version a few weeks ago?

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sharkboy

good question. No one has contacted me regarding the list I signed up for. I wonder if others have the same experience.

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Weston,

This Large appears bigger, roomier than the AC you had pics of last month. Is that due to sizing or just the thickness of the leather?

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sharkboy

Must.....HAVE.......Striated.............LAMB...............

sharkboy

It looks amazing to me. this was the leather I have been waiting to see. Looks very thick. Looks as though it will show alot of creases in the sleeves and body very quickly.

does it feel heavy?

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sharkboy

Got my VIP in the spring, and finally ready to break it in. Loving it so far.

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sharkboy

cockpit has a really great Goatskin. I've tried on the vintage goat, very soft, very cool looking.

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sharkboy

Oh Man, I want to Pecard the heck out of that jacket

sharkboy

Belt sander? Never tried that.

Thanks Michaelson

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sharkboy

Weston,
Not a bad idea. I think if you hold off you will get more pronounced creases on the sleeves which will look really cool. The Pecards dulled my sleeve wrinkles which is one of the few regrets I have on using it.

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sharkboy

Here is a sample of the back. You can see the lighter areas where the Pecards didn't soak in as deeply. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/mlucas_2008/Antique%20Cow%20with%20Pecards/IMG_0874.jpg And here is the link to the set. http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/mlucas_2008/Antique%20Cow...

sharkboy

I don't think Pecards is mandatory on these jackets at all, but it definitely didn't ruin it. It did darken it up and you don't see the textures and colors as much, but it's a different look that is beautiful in it's own way. I agree that it is great on it's own. I used standard Pecards Conditioner....

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would love to see After

I used Pecards on mine this week and it really made it look awesome. Darker, softer, more wrinkly, drapier.

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sharkboy

that one looks Right On to me. I cringe at the knowing it's in the washing machine, but to each his own.

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sharkboy

It seems on this jacket that the back panel has almost no gap.... am I correct or is this an optical illusion?

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sharkboy

I think the pockets are wide on this model in general but those seem wider than usual. I used Pecards on my AC a couple days ago and it darkened it up considerably. I think it would definitely even out the leather variations. As for the white spots, that's a new one to me.

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sharkboy

yeah, I think if you can get your money back, and you aren't totally satisfied, then that's the way to go. You have to be happy with it ultimately.

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sharkboy

Stripe variations on my NZ lamb have decreased considerably with only a couple months of occasional wear. It's been caught in the rain a number of times and has darkened considerably overall. I've kindof been a champion of this jacket since it came out but I understand the feelings about the back be...

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