Club Obi Wan

wild_weasel

Hello, I had my feet sized at the Alden Store in Washington DC and measured 9.5D on their "Brannock Device", the sales lady said that would be a 9D in the Indy boot, since the Indy boots are designed to accommodate an orthotic. Without an orthotic the size 9D boots fit my feet correctly. H...

wild_weasel

I stopped by the Alden store in Washington DC this weekend to pick up neutral boot cream and cedar shoe trees for my newly acquired 405's, the sales lady added an extra pair of laces no charge. While browsing around I spotted an original pair of canvas lined 405s in chocolate brown on display for $4...

wild_weasel

These are great jackets. I bought one a few years back when I was contracting in Afghanistan and it held up great.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

I bought the US Wings US Made Steer Hide Legend while in Afghanistan to wear under my body armor while FOB hopping in helicopters. As it turned out the jacket has held better than my body. I’m looking forward to the weather cooling off so I can start wearing it again, now that I am home. A few peopl...

wild_weasel

I wore my USWINGS Steer Hide Legend under 60 pounds of body armor while flying in Afghanistan, very practical…

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wild_weasel

I picked up the same jacket (US Made) a few weeks back; the slim fit is perfect since I wear it under my body armor, for fire protection, when flying helicopters (rotary) here in Afghanistan. That’s why I chose the heavier steer over lamb or goat. I started off with an XL Long but exchanged it for a...

wild_weasel

I have no issues with my 'Made in USA' US Wings Legend in steer hide I recently bought. I went over it inside and out and the materials and costruction is flawless.

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W-W

wild_weasel

Are Chupicabras on the Endangered Species List? I'd really like to see a Todd's jacket in Chupicabra leather.

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W-W

wild_weasel

I’m really pleased with my US Made US Wings Steer Hide jacket. I’m 6’1” which is kind of on the border between a Regular and a Long. I initially ordered an XL Long which turned out to be too long on me, so I exchanged it for an XL Regular. I’m much happier with the sleeve length of the Regular which...

wild_weasel

I’m very pleased with the classic lines of this revolver. The mechanical modifications aside I wish they had put a little more effort, any effort, into duplication original markings. This revolver is a bear to shoot with the original “splinter” grips. I’d recommend replacing them with original “N” f...

wild_weasel

Yes, I recently updated my Facebook profile photo in which I’m wearing my US Wings Legend Jacket over the 5.11’s I usually wear. One on my friends commented that I looked like an angry Indiana Jones.

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W-W

wild_weasel

I find your new treasure bitter sweet. It looks like your S&W Victory model would have been a great shooter before it was de-milled. I own an Enfield #2 Revolver chambered in 38/200 that I have a lot of fun with reloading for and shooting.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

I took notice of the KotCS gun belt too. It appears to be plain cow hide with a neatsfoot oil finish and white metal buckle. I look forward to going to Tandy’s Leather when I get home and buying the supplies to make my own, along with a RotLA gun belt with attached whip holder.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

I started out just wanting a flap holster for my m22/M1917. The next thing I thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have an Indy bag and the stuff he carried in it”. This was three months ago, now all I need is a Fedora and I’ll have a complete set of gear, including a Linder pocket knife. If I ever get o...

wild_weasel

If you’re new to guns, especially handguns, I'd recommend buying one of the newly manufactured S&W M22/M1917's. Gun can be like used cars, you do not want to buy somebody else’s problems.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

I ordered mine from Davidson's Guns at http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=150199-S%26W&index=1&mfg=All&mdl=All&cat=1&type=Revolver&cal=45AP&fin=&sit=&pid=&inv=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="windo...

wild_weasel

@ Jedirun I measure 6'1", 15.5" neck, 43" chest, and 42" waist and the Todd's shirt I recently bought in LARGE fits me great, even after washing it twice and line drying it. Interesting that the XL fits you so well. Both my Todd's and WPG LARGE shirts fit me about the same, not t...

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@ RRPDD190

The jacket fits great and is not bulky under my body armor. I think it will work out great while FOB hopping via mil air. I'll stay in touch.

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W-W

wild_weasel

@ RRPDD190

I'm just up the road at Bagram AF.

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W-W

wild_weasel

@ Tex1272, I ordered my 403's in size 9 1/2 D (M). My Avatar is a limited release, 1 of 250, Indiana Jones 10th Anniversary Event Decoder Pin http://www.pinpics.com/cgi-bin/group.cgi?group=1590&pin=36822" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; released on the 10th Anniversary of...

wild_weasel

Hello, My Alden 403’s came today. I ordered them from http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens_indy_boot_high_top_blucher_workboot_brown_chrome_excel/pv-ald-403_ald_m_indy_boot_high_top_blucher_workboot.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.h...

wild_weasel

@ Tundrarider To take the best care of your investment I’d suggest the following. 1) Wear every other day to allow to air out, so buy a second pair 2) Use Alden shoe trees to keep the toes from curling 3) Use Alden’s Neutral Boot Cream to preserve the leather and finish These few simple steps will g...

wild_weasel

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W-W

wild_weasel

Hello

My 8’ Wild West Whip came today along with a tin of poppers and a signed copy of Let’s Get Cracking by Robert Dante.

Shown with Todd's Whip Holder

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W-W

wild_weasel

The US Wings Steer Hide Legend I recently bought weighs 4 pounds. Assuming Indy used his jacket more like a windbreaker rather than to keep warm in the Himalayas or avoid road rash under trucks, who manufactures the absolute lightest weight Indy Jacket?

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W-W

wild_weasel

@ Michaelson,

What do you think of the length? I think I can go either way of whether or not to wear a LONG. I don't like wearing synthetic materials when flying here. This jacket is intended to be extra skin under my body armor.

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W-W

wild_weasel

My US WINGS jacket came today! I thought long and hard over what to get. The imported is sized more ‘generously’ while the US made is ‘slimmer’, ‘LONG’ (US only) is 1” longer in the sleeve and 2” longer in the back. Steer hide is more durable while lamb is lighter and cooler. My measurements are 6’1...

wild_weasel

Hello,

I recently ordered a Steer Hide Legend US Wings jacket. What are the recommended leather conditioners if any for keeping it in good shape?

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

Hello,

I originally pre-ordered the 30th Anniversary in XL but after some thought changed my order to the “US MADE” Texas Steer XL LONG Legend, which shipped immediately. It should work out great under my body armor while flying and cool nights in the mountains here in Afghanistan.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

Hi all. Been a while since I've posted here, but a couple of quick questions about the bag. I've been looking for a small bag to carry my iPad around in, and I think Indy's gas mask bag might just fit the bill. I don't mind spending a bit extra to get the WPG bag, but what's the consensus on the le...

wild_weasel

Hello,

At 6’1”, 210#, 43” chest, 42” waist I was going to go for a Todd’s Standard in XL @ $195, however they are sold out. So I ordered a US Wings ‘MADE IN USA’ Steer Hide Legend in XL LONG on sale @ $315. Will let you know what I think once it arrives.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

Hello, Sizing can be tricky. To ensure a good fit for the 30th Anniversary jacket I recently pre-ordered, I emailed my measurements to US Wings and asked for their recommendation of size. 6’1”, 210#, 15.5 neck, 43” chest, 42” waist, and 33” sleeve (measured from back of neck) came back order an Extr...

wild_weasel

HELP I NEED HELP.......... I have already a pair of trousers from the wested leather size 34, should I order the same size by todds? or a diferent size. what can I do it? thanks Hello, Use a measuring tape and measure your actual waist size! I normally wear off the rack 40x32" pants, but order...

wild_weasel

Hello,

Thanks for the lead on these belts, just ordered a khaki and dark brown with antique brass hardware.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

Since dry cleaners are few and far between here in Afghanistan, I was curious how Indy may have dealt with his laundry and cared for leather while on the road. In that everything is sharp and/or made out of dirt here, premature aging of gear is definitely more of an issue than arterially ageing it. ...

wild_weasel

Uuuuuugh! My wife just washed and dryed my newest pants that fit me perfect. She didn't see dry clean only anywhere on the pants and when glancing at the label saw the 100% polyester (which was for the lining). Needless to say they shrunk 4" or more inches in length and don't snap closed. The ...

wild_weasel

I guess I’m the only fatty in the crowd. At 6’1” I normally I wear a 40x32 off the rack, however per Todd’s sizing instructions I measured myself and found my waist was actually 2” bigger at 42” and my legs a bit shorter, go figure. I went to order a another pair of 42x33’s and they were already sol...

wild_weasel

Hello, Being former military I cringe at the thought of artificially aging or distressing my gear. After receiving my W&G Mk VII bag from WPG I trimmed off all the loose threads and gave it a couple heavy spray coats of Scotch Guard to weather proof it. After the Scotch Guard dries it leaves no ...

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@ jlhampton

The WPG color appears to be close to that of the original in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

My WPG shirt came today and I'm really glad I ordered LARGE instead of MEDIUM. I compared the measurements of the LARGE WPG shirt next to my LARGE TODD's shirt. Other than the back on the WPG shirt measuring 34" compared to the Todd's at 32" they are both pretty close give or take a half (...

wild_weasel

Hello,

Can anybody recommend a good, Rated G, introductory DVD for whip cracking? I did a few searches and kept coming up with S&M sites

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W-W

wild_weasel

Hello,

I’m pretty happy with the notebooks from Organize.com that came in today’s mail. The covers are brown paper and the spine is reinforced with red cloth tape. Thanks to all for the tips on finding this.

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W-W

wild_weasel

This is a period Taylor Pocket Compass I found to add to the adventure gear I carry in my Mk VII Bag.

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W-W

wild_weasel

@ RaidersBash I'm happy to report that the first Indy Shirt Friday went well. If you look up the weather for Bagram, Afghanistan yesterday you'll see that it was overcast and in the mid 90s F. The shirt was cool and comfortable and my ROTLA brown belt did a great job holding my cargo pants up. The I...

wild_weasel

@ Chewbacca,

I hope to make the upcoming Queen Mary Summit this November while on leave, if not home for good. At any rate I want to stop over in San Francisco long enough to pick up a pair of Alden 405s on the way home.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

Hello,

As I have mentioned I’m a civilian contractor in Afghanistan. To mix things up as they say here I have decided that Friday is now Indiana Jones Shirt Day, so I’m wearing my Indy shirt to work today.

Cheers,
W-W

wild_weasel

@ WConly

From the bottom of the collar to the tail measures 32”.

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W-W

wild_weasel

Ordered a WPG LARGE Indy shirt last night, I'll post a comparison once it arrives.

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W-W

wild_weasel

As you can see in the side by side photos it is spot on.

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W-W

wild_weasel

I’m rather fond of my S&W wheel guns. I own a N-Frame M22/M1917, K-Frame M10/RHKP, and a J-Frame M49/Saudi.

Cheers,
W-W

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