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- Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:00 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested Legacy series announced
- Replies: 491
- Views: 132791
Re: Wested Legacy series announced
To my eyes, it looks great. Care to share your weathering technique?
- Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Has anyone seen THIS jacket on Amazon?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2843
Re: Has anyone seen THIS jacket on Amazon?
If you look at the customer review picture you’ll see that there are snap buttons all the way up the storm flap. Kinda kills it for me. I mean, not bad for cheap Halloween cosplay, but too different for our crowd.
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: USWings 40th anniversary Indy/Cooper jackets!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 15089
Re: USWings 40th anniversary Indy/Cooper jackets!
Just a word of caution to all, it’s not specified on the site, but the Raiders 40th Anniversary jackets come filled with poly for winter use, and also have the Last Crusade style snap on the storm flap. And no, you can’t get it without the snap. Yep, this is how mine came as well. Now I’m torn. Do ...
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:08 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: USWings 40th anniversary Indy/Cooper jackets!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 15089
Re: USWings 40th anniversary Indy/Cooper jackets!
Got my Cooper Striated Lambskin Indy jacket today. This is not, by far, my first Indy jacket from them, but it definitely stands out. Basic info: It. Is. Beautiful. The striations are very prominent and from a pure looks department, I am impressed. Chocolate brown in color -- it's on the darker side...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:21 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Undecided between Authentic Brown Lamb and Washed Lamb
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2496
Re: Undecided between Authentic Brown Lamb and Washed Lamb
I think it looks spot on. Fantastic jacket and perfect fit. Don’t change a thing.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:40 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested Washed Lamb
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1992
Re: Wested Washed Lamb
It looks fantastic, but I do have a complaint. The leather is so thin that the base of the hand warmer pockets tears. I’ve had two jackets in washed lamb tear already. And it was not after hard use, either, just typical hands in pockets stuff. In both cases the tearing started after just 2-3 wearing...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:27 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested's HERO jacket...
- Replies: 1949
- Views: 174725
Re: Wested's HERO jacket...
Personally, the fit on you is exactly what I’m normally looking for. So, while subjective, I think it looks perfect.
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:30 am
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: How would you go about fixing this?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1163
Re: How would you go about fixing this?
Well, the response was essentially, "It's been too long since you bought it, there's nothing we can do." Unfortunately, there is no customer service escalation path. Wested is a pretty compact organization. If you're talking to them, you're already talking to the top. So, I don't see any c...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:58 pm
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: How would you go about fixing this?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1163
Re: How would you go about fixing this?
Thank you all for the feedback. I'm going to stay away from the local repair option. I agree that it would be a half-solution and not really get me what I want. My two options are: 1) trash the jacket (and maybe replace it...although it hurts to effectively pay twice for a jacket) or 2) send it in a...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:41 am
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: How would you go about fixing this?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1163
Re: How would you go about fixing this?
Well, I politely asked if replacement or repair was an option because it failed so soon. I've had it since April, but only just wore it. Texas hasn't had jacket weather until now, so it spent a few months in the closet. Their response was a polite quote of £85 for possible repair, not including ship...
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:18 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Advice for the new guy please?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 3477
Re: Advice for the new guy please?
That's precisely the way I like mine to fit. I prefer mine to be just a smidge longer than normal. For whatever reason in just looks and feels right on my body. I sometimes wear a hoodie under it and longer just works better in that configuration. Great looking jacket and great fit. Congrats!
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: How would you go about fixing this?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1163
How would you go about fixing this?
https://imgur.com/gallery/8RCtnX2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; So, I had a custom Raiders jacket made in washed lamb. I actually visited the shop to have measurements made. I received it quickly and immediately fell in love. However, I was only able to wear it about three...
- Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:33 pm
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: Creased Wested ROTLA Hero in Shrunken Lambskin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1112
Re: Creased Wested ROTLA Hero in Shrunken Lambskin
Oddly enough, I came here to post almost exactly the same thing. It is definitely lighter than the ones I've bought in the past. I was going to describe it as more tan verging on grey, but your description of milk chocolate is pretty good. I, too, would like to darken it up, but I'm unsure how to pr...
- Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:51 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: adVintage Hats
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4639
Re: adVintage Hats
Just to chime in. I bought a custom adVintage a couple of years ago and I've been very pleased. I also bought a Penman right around that same time. They are the only two quality Indy hats that I own and I store them on the hat rack side by side. They both fit and look great. I'd give the Penman the ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:30 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
- Replies: 1587
- Views: 285954
Re: Bill Kelso's Relic Hunter
I have to agree with the others. In the pics your sleeves look perfect. I wouldn't change a thing.
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:38 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Buying an Expo, but found a thrift shop distressing victim
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1297
Re: Buying an Expo, but found a thrift shop distressing vict
I think 37" will be fine for the sleeves. I have had my original Expo for 5+ years now and there really hasn't been that much natural shortening of the sleeves. The elastic internal straps are a great addition to keep the action pleats tamed. However, keep in mind that if you decide to do the w...
- Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:37 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Question on a few jackets
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1047
Re: Question on a few jackets
I know I'm coming to the party a little late, but I have a little practical knowledge here. One of my carry sidearms is a Ruger LC9, which is pretty close to the Kel-tec you are talking about. I don't have a special pocket in my Expo, but I have carried it a couple of times in one of the flap pocket...
- Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:44 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Trip to US Wings tomorrow Now with some pics
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1220
Re: Trip to US Wings tomorrow Now with some pics
Jacket pilgrimage stories are always the best. I even did my own to G&B last year. Very rewarding to get a jacket from the source itself. Congratulations! On both your personal victory and jacket success.
- Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:40 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Indy horse as a riders jacket?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 909
Re: Indy horse as a riders jacket?
Ditto on the congratulations! I recently bought a 2012 Bonnie T-100 and love it. I've been riding sportsbikes for 20+ years and it's a very nice change. Bonnies are singularly beautiful bikes. So, I don't want to be preachy, but I've learned over the years that good advice ignored is always better t...
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: Wested raiders lamb jacket creases
- Replies: 18
- Views: 871
Re: Wested raiders lamb jacket creases
Yeah, after seeing them, I have to agree with the crowd. Just character as far as I can see. My jacket has been used as a pillow on dusty buses, thrown into the back of trucks, rained on, sat on...well, you get the picture. Mine's got creases, let's just leave it at that. :) And I love every single ...
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:24 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Indiana Jones and his jacket...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 954
Re: Indiana Jones and his jacket...
In my travels (currently in Africa) I've found it to be both an excellent pilllow and table cloth.
- Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:13 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Land's End Canvas Crosby boot: A second look
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4502
Re: Land's End Canvas Crosby boot: A second look
So, I got mine about a week ago. My first impression is not terribly different from others. Leather is "plastic-y" and stiff. I've been leaving the top two hooks unlaced and, while they were still a little painfully stiff at the tops, about a day of wearing has loosened that up significant...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:00 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Ick-Free Gear: The Jacket!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1320
Re: Ick-Free Gear: The Jacket!!!!
I love my G&Bs. I'm up to 3 now and they are kind of like a drug. There is nothing "pretend" about a G&B. When you put one on you will be convinced that you will die a long time before the jacket will. And that's oddly comforting...
Congrats!
Congrats!
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:59 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: How does my Wested Raiders Novapelle fit?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 396
Re: How does my Wested Raiders Novapelle fit?
Personally, I'd want about another 1.5 inches on both the length and the sleeves. That being said, it isn't a *bad* fit. Just could be a little better IMHO.
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:45 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: A Dr. Who Thank You!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 359
Re: A Dr. Who Thank You!
WCOnly, while we're on the topic, would you mind posting a picture of your Dr. Who jacket? I know what is a bit off topic, but I'm thinking about buying one and I've yet to see one actually on someone. I figured that while I have your attention I could possibly get a look. I'd like to have some idea...
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:40 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: DHL charging my employer for shipping??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 418
Re: DHL charging my employer for shipping??
I've had it happen with DHL a time or two, but never with other carriers. Not that it means much...I could just be lucky. Unfortunately, there are sometimes legitimate duties placed on items and the cost is carried over to the recipient at whatever address it is being delivered. DHL and customs don'...
- Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:12 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Christmas gift! Does my Wested Goatskin fit?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1325
Re: Christmas gift! Does my Wested Goatskin fit?
Looks fine to me, too. Great looking jacket. Congrats!
- Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:01 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Old Cooper/Disney/ Fan Club jacket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 703
Re: Old Cooper/Disney/ Fan Club jacket
Well, you could douse the sleeves in warm water and then scrunch them until they get that super wrinkled effect. In others words let the sleeves dry while pushed up. That should take care of the length issues. Heck, I personally would use cold water because I like my sleeves a bit long. Either way, ...
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:26 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Orvis Indy-style jacket: I want it
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2079
Re: Orvis Indy-style jacket: I want it
Agreed. The back is just as important as the front. This goes for any jacket, not just the Indy ones. $800 is a lot of dough for me to take how it looks on faith.
- Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:47 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: The dilemma...
- Replies: 62
- Views: 2431
Re: The dilemma...
Sorry, it took me a little while to get back. I've been travelling. Here's how G&B's sizing works for me. I have 3 Expeditions. One I ordered online in lamb (46L) that I drenched and then dried to shrink it a bit, one bought used in goat (44R...a teeny bit snug), and one that I travelled to Cali...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:15 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: The dilemma...
- Replies: 62
- Views: 2431
Re: The dilemma...
I completely understand your budgetary issues...I felt the same way a couple of years ago. I am now the proud (and somewhat obsessive) owner of a range of jackets from Wested, US Wings, G&B, and Todds. I can voice various gripes/likes about all of them. But, if I could go back and just buy one j...
- Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:58 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: the aviator look?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1655
Re: the aviator look?
I'll be honest, the draw for me is the idea that an article of clothing says, "I do interesting, tough, and adventurous things!" When I see Indy's jacket, I am most attracted to the idea that it is special without being special...if that makes any sense. In other words, he bought it becaus...
- Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:34 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bantu Wind-ish, Todd's jacket thread...
- Replies: 497
- Views: 30736
Re: Bantu Wind-ish, Todd's jacket thread...
Could someone be so kind as to tell me where or what the "Bazaar" is?
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Just received 10' ROLA Crease and Coral
- Replies: 12
- Views: 583
Re: Just received 10' ROLA Crease and Coral
Right around 6 weeks. I communicated with Dusty a couple of times and his shipping date estimate never wavered. He shipped the exact day he predicted when I ordered.
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:51 pm
- Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
- Topic: Soaked my Expedition lambskin, but one thing....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 485
Re: Soaked my Expedition lambskin, but one thing....
I did the exact same thing to my G&B Expo lambskin a couple years ago. Stuck it in the shower on cold for about 30 minutes and then put it in the dryer for 10 minutes intervals until it was where I wanted it. I shrunk it from a 46 to about a big 44 or 45. Afterwards, I had the liner to deal with...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:57 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Just received 10' ROLA Crease and Coral
- Replies: 12
- Views: 583
Just received 10' ROLA Crease and Coral
And all I can say is HOOOOOLYYYY COOOOOW! It is *sweet*. I'll try to get some pictures posted ASAP, but I couldn't be happier! The turnaround was a llittle under 6 weeks for me, but it was worth every second. I haven't had a chance to test it out yet as it actually rained a bit today (it hasn't rain...
- Fri Jun 24, 2011 10:08 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Papaw's Custom Hat
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2319
Re: Papaw's Custom Hat
Dude, if someone gave me a hat that nice at 84, I'd wear it to freakin' bed!
Very, very, very cool. You, sir, are both a gentleman and a scholar. And a darn fine hatter too, I might add.
Very, very, very cool. You, sir, are both a gentleman and a scholar. And a darn fine hatter too, I might add.
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:40 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: That sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2146
Re: That sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach
I felt the same way after I got sweat stains on the liner of a Penman hat I used to own. After the initial "ah, man," every time I saw the stain I was reminded of the hike I took with my sons that causes the stains to get there. Sort of like the coffee stain on the carpet of my first car....
- Wed May 25, 2011 10:09 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bantu Wind zipper
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1342
Re: Bantu Wind zipper
Actually, the "sidedness" of clothing fasteners (zippers, buttons, etc) has much older roots. Originally, they were on the left on clothing because people of sufficient stature to own clothes with fasteners were typically dressed by someone else. This made it easier for the "dresser&q...
- Fri May 13, 2011 3:06 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: problems with the bantu wind jacket
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1142
Re: problems with the bantu wind jacket
I'll receive my 2nd one tomorrow. AMAZING deal for $99. I can't find anything wrong with mine. I'm ordering a second one simply because I want to distress one and I don't want to ruin the first one. *That's* how much I care about it. I own G&Bs, US wings, Westeds, and Coyles, and I *DON'T WANT T...
- Mon May 09, 2011 9:01 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bantu Wind-ish, Todd's jacket thread...
- Replies: 497
- Views: 30736
Re: Bantu Wind Todd's jacket thread...
Couldn't resist. Bought another one. Worst case scenario: it's a gift. Best case scenario: awesome distressing.
- Mon May 09, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Bantu Wind-ish, Todd's jacket thread...
- Replies: 497
- Views: 30736
Re: Bantu Wind Todd's jacket thread...
Got mine today! I'd post pictures, but honestly there is nothing to see that isn't in fifthchamber's pics. Fits as well if not better than my Westeds. Leather is a *little* stiff and there were some corners creased over from packing, but nothing a little Houston humidity won't solve in a jiffy. I've...