Time to get another Wested

henryindianajonesjr44 · Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:12 pm

I got my first Wested a almost 4 years ago and couldn't be happier with it. But it's time to get another in my opinion. My first one was A Raiders with authentic Lambskin.

Now I'm thinking about getting a Last Crusade Jacket and I'm leaning towards Dark Brown Lambskin. What do you guys think? What kind of Leather was used in the Last Crusade? I lookforward to hearing all of you guys' opinions. Thanks

Andrew

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:43 pm

I don't believe Peter offers goat anymore, but if he does, go with it. It is a little heavier than lamb, but much more durable than lamb. It is nearly as soft as lamb too.

I've had a goatskin Raiders for 2 years now and it has held up wonderfully. And I don't particularly baby my jackets either.

Hide choice also depends on your use of the jacket. Will you be doing a lot of hiking in it? Outdoor work? Or is it just for casual wear?

(I tan animal hides myself, so I tend to be a little obsessive over the application of leather types. Personally, I'd like to have an Indy Jacket made out of brain tan! Talk about a great jacket!

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VP · Post by VP » Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:20 pm

Hey, lamb is durable enough for every day use. Goat is for the guys who go hacking through thick foliage and snatch their precious Wested to some random twig.

henryindianajonesjr44 · Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:12 pm

VP wrote:Hey, lamb is durable enough for every day use. Goat is for the guys who go hacking through thick foliage and snatch their precious Wested to some random twig.

Maybe I should. lol Thank your for your input.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:59 pm

It really depends on a number of factors... Namely what YOU want!

For example, one of the most important questions is if you want a jacket to be as screen-accurate as possible, or if you don't mind sacrificing accuracy for practicality.

I mean, if you're really going to abuse the #### out of the jacket, you should go for the toughest leather available! Horsehide! But if you're like the rest of us, and just need something for casual wear, then go for authentic lamb, which is the closest to the movies anyway. And if you're with the group that needs a casual jacket but want to believe they will be falling off a cliff or something with it, then go for goatskin, since that offers a bit of both worlds.

And don't forget, there's always the choice of Wested's new worn-look lamb jacket, which just screams Indy from the get go. If you want your jacket to be recognized for what it is- an Indiana Jones replica, then by all means go for the worn-look jacket. And since it IS the cheapest of all the leathers, that jacket would also do good if you're going to abuse it, since even if it breaks, you won't feel as guilty!

henryindianajonesjr44 · Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:14 pm

I think I'll get a goatskin. Thank you all for your input.

Andrew

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:23 am

Although Wested have stopped offering custom made goatskins. They do/did have a few ready made ones in stock. It's worth asking is they have your size. I believe thay are being offered at a discount too.

henryindianajonesjr44 · Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:11 pm

Thank you. I'll do that.

Andrew

ydam · Post by **ydam** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:20 pm

henryindianajonesjr44 wrote:I think I'll get a goatskin. Thank you all for your input.

Andrew

You will be happy with the goat skin...i know i love mine.