Wested changes over the years

Mr. Das · Post by **Mr. Das** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:44 am

This post is meant for old timers as well as new timers looking to order a new jacket

I just got off the phone with Wested and they said that people shouldn't really pay attention to the size charts on their websites when ordering a jacket. The sleeve length for the most part is correct, but everything else is a bit off. The reason for this is because people kept up-sizing, so they gave their sizes a bit of extra room. The back length is also a bit off. They now make it a bit(about an inch longer) than what is on their website. So if you want a Raiders waistcut look, be sure to specify what you want the length at.

The specs are from 98 or 99, and they have been meaning to change it or take it off.

Just thought some people ordering jackets may be interested to save on the return postage.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:51 am

I'm glad they're finally going to remove or change those things. Those specs have caused more confusion than you can shake a stick at.

Regards. Michaelson

Mr. Das · Post by **Mr. Das** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:00 pm

that's true(and even the cause of my recent jacket exchange). But it also means that Wested is taking the time to listen to their customers and adjust their jackets accordingly.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:02 pm

Agreed. The removal would solve lot of jacket returns to them, though, and this has been brought up to them over and over, to the point it's not been mentioned anymore, as it never did any good. Glad they at least admit it's causing them problems, and that it needs to be addressed. Regards. Michaelson

Vince_K · Post by **Vince_K** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:25 pm

doh! I was hoping for a short *fitted* jacket a la raiders. Anyone have real numbers for a auth lamb raiders? Might i need to provide wested new numbers or just drop them a line about this?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:05 pm

Just drop them a line. It's always safer to contact them directly. A phone call is even better. Regards. Michaelson

Vince_K · Post by **Vince_K** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:15 pm

an email regarding the measurement numbers on their website as compared to the measurements of the current production jackets has been dispatched.

Post by **Ken** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:31 pm

I think Peter has plans to totally revamp the Wested website in general and get a lot more of the products they actually offer online. I am sure when this happens things such as these size charts would be ammended.

Ken

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:36 pm

Indiana Ken wrote:I think Peter has plans to totally revamp the Wested website in general and get a lot more of the products they actually offer online. I am sure when this happens things such as these size charts would be ammended.

Ken

hmm... Seems like I've been hearing that for years; after all, how hard can it be.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Sorry to sound negative, it's just one of my 'pet peeves' with vendors, including G&B, and web sites in general.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:44 pm

Agreed. I'm sure glad OUR main site is up to date. (what was that Mike? It's STILL being worked on!

)

Uh, never mind....move along.

Regards. Michaelson

Rixter · Post by **Rixter** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:55 pm

Of course I didn’t mean OUR site.

We all know how busy those at IndyGear are!

I didn’t know Mike had any kids helping him work on the site.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:56 pm

That's just bink in disguise.

Regards. Michaelson

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 6:11 pm

Michaelson wrote:That's just bink in disguise. Regards. Michaelson

Probably getting ready for another "Group Hug".

Cover your wallet Indy!

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:03 pm

So let me make sure I understand...the current size they send out is bigger than what's on the current chart? I hope they let us know when they change it.

indy1936 · Post by **indy1936** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:05 pm

so how old are the specs on that page? i ordered a jacket in spring 2003.
would the 2003 jacket have gone by the specs on the wested page or would a 2003 jacket have had the newer bigger size?

i went by those sizes for my newest order this fall.
hopefully it isnt too big when it arrives! i ordered a 46 long this time as opposed to a 44 reg. the 2003 44 reg was just too short and tight in the chest

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:26 am

Michaelson wrote:That's just bink in disguise. Regards. Michaelson

And MAN was that a tight fit! Too bad you didn't get the pic of Jess in his Willie Scott outfit. On second thought...

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:02 am

Let's not go there!!!Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:27 am

Jess in drag... very dangerous. You go first!

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:32 am

OH no...YOU go first!!!

Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:46 am

Where's Indiana Jerry when you need him? Hey, Jerry!!!

bink

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:52 am

Probably still trying to figure out his camera timer.

Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:07 pm

You mean he wants a pic of him and Jess like that TOGETHER?

He's farther gone than we though, Michaelson.

Jack Flanders · Post by **Jack Flanders** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:25 pm

When I ordered my goat I talked to Peter. I was apprehensive about ordering a 44R (because my measurement is 43"). I think he said it best when he told me, "it's not a wet-suit". Meaning, a 44R is not EXACTLY 44R and that there is room to move.

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:38 pm

Sorry I'm late coming back to this thread. A minor medical emergency - I burned my fingers and cracked a nail ...

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:10 am

Man, that camera timer is slow in the longest setting....what did I miss? Oh, great-googly-moogly, is it MONDAY????

(Note to self: Ask wife why she didn't notice I was missing for two days. Also check news for any mention of UFO activity to explain missing two days.)

Anyway, now that I'm back, can anybody undo this zipper? I can't reach it...I think it's jammed on a sequin...and Jess is no help whatsoever, screaming the camera was hot, dropped it out the window...that's about when I saw the pretty colored lights in the sky...

Great-googly-moogly, is it MONDAY????

(Note to self...see if hypnosis will restore short-term memory and stop looping everytime I think about the pretty lights in the sky...

Great-googly-moogly, is it MONDAY????

(By the way, I was sent back with a message from the COW Admin: "COW Needs Women")

P.S. OT: The x-box stitching is still not standard.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 8:11 am

Indiana Jerry wrote:(By the way, I was sent back with a message from the COW Admin: "COW Needs Women")

ITG, Canyon, all you other ladies.... RUN!!!!!

Yeah, they certainly do need more women, especially if folks like you are resorting to drag. Great Googly Moogly! Is it Monday?!

bink

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:33 am

Hey now, before you go casting aspersions...screen-accurate drag.