Wested goat: any goat?

CM · Post by CM » Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:27 am

Just wondering if anyone knows why Wested is having trouble sourcing goat hide. Is this hide getting harder to get these day? And why is it that other makers can obtain it? I have a Wested goat from a few years back and the leather is the best leather I've had any jacket made of. How can you go past the softness of lamb with the durability of iron?

Cheers - CM

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:25 am

I believe it's been the problem that his source has been an Italian tannery, and they have not been able to get the larger sized hides that are requred to make the Indy style jackets.

I'm sure he could obtain the goatskin from other sources, but that would probably require him to raise the price of the goatskin jackets....something he does not like to do if he doesn't have to. It's easier to drop the line than to source more expensive materials.

Regards! Michaelson

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:31 am

The horsehide makes VERY nice alternative. I've just got one.

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Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:02 pm

;0

ha ha....gotcha KT!!!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:14 pm

Here's one until I can get someone to take a pic of me with it on. And no it's not extraordinarily big! It's standing up on it's own accord!

Thank you to ProfWex for such an amazing gift.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:07 pm

Whew! For a moment, Kt, I thought you got hit with a laser screwdriver!

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 5:14 pm

I have to second what KT said. I recently purchased a horsehide Wested, and the leather is fantastic. I like it better than both of the goat Westeds I've owned. The leather is softer, and feels stronger.
It's a fantastic alternative to goatskin.
'Blues

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:42 am

Kt Templar wrote:

OOOOO! Pretty! Can I have it?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:44 am

I'm not sure it would fit, Chewie. Kt is shorter than Canyon!

Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Just pickin', Kt.

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Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:36 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:I'm not sure it would fit, Chewie. Kt is shorter than Canyon! Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Just pickin', Kt. )

It's ok, I have really tall hair, eh Bink

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binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:07 am

Wich makes you taller than me, since I'm working on the "no hair" bit.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:23 pm

OOOOO! Pretty! Can I have it?

hey!!! that's my line!!!!.....and of course you can't have it...that's just silly for KT to give you something he has bought, waited for, and has enjoyed upon receipt....come on!!!!

so KT...can I have it?

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:45 pm

Kt Templar wrote:The horsehide makes VERY nice alternative. I've just got one. .

Did you go with the Raiders jacket or LC?
The Horsehide looks great. Do you have a Wested Lamb and if so how does it compare?
thanks
Canada

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:25 pm

Canada Jones wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:The horsehide makes VERY nice alternative. I've just got one. .
Did you go with the Raiders jacket or LC?
The Horsehide looks great. Do you have a Wested Lamb and if so how does it compare?
thanks
Canada

There are quite a few threads comparing Wested's HH to lamb already just on the front page

In summary though, HH is darker than auth brown, but lighter than dark brown. It is not as silky/buttery in feel, but it still feels soft.

Also, I believe that the jacket mentioned above is a Raiders just because of the lack of press studs.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:40 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:I'm not sure it would fit, Chewie. Kt is shorter than Canyon! Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Just pickin', Kt. )

Right, thats it!!! :evil: I'll teach ya for goin' on about my height!

"I aughta kill you right now!"

raider 57 · Post by **raider 57** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:07 pm

Not a very private place for a murder.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:19 pm

Canyon wrote:Right, thats it!!! :evil: I'll teach ya for goin' on about my height!

"I aughta kill you right now!"

You missed your chance at Finger Lakes, my dear!

Dostacos · Post by **Dostacos** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:13 am

Canyon wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:I'm not sure it would fit, Chewie. Kt is shorter than Canyon! Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Just pickin', Kt. )
Right, thats it!!! :evil: I'll teach ya for goin' on about my height!

"I aughta kill you right now!"

please remember canyon you are not SHORT, it's vertically challenged

kinda like I am morbidly undertall

and if that doesn't work, I know places in the desert they will never find the bodies so let me know if you need help hiding them

Canada Jones · Post by **Canada Jones** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:24 am

Castor Dioscuri wrote:
Canada Jones wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:The horsehide makes VERY nice alternative. I've just got one. .
Did you go with the Raiders jacket or LC?
The Horsehide looks great. Do you have a Wested Lamb and if so how does it compare?
thanks
Canada
There are quite a few threads comparing Wested's HH to lamb already just on the front page

In summary though, HH is darker than auth brown, but lighter than dark brown. It is not as silky/buttery in feel, but it still feels soft.

Also, I believe that the jacket mentioned above is a Raiders just because of the lack of press studs.

thanks Castor. I was considering a more durable jacket than the lambskin. I went hiking with the lambskin once and found it not very good for that so I am considering a horsehide. Is the Wested Leather the favored horse hide leather jacket these days?
Canada

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:05 am

thanks Castor. I was considering a more durable jacket than the lambskin. I went hiking with the lambskin once and found it not very good for that so I am considering a horsehide. Is the Wested Leather the favored horse hide leather jacket these days?
Canada

Anytime! While I can't speak definitively or authoritatively on how Wested's HH compares to the other candidates', from what I read, it seems that Wested's HH is a bargain at only 10 pounds extra. Judging from the other posts, one would be led to believe that the HH is also softer and much more luxurious than the other offerings, which seem much stiffer in comparison.

Speaking of my own HH, I should add that though the jacket is soft enough to avoid that bulky feeling, it still is rugged enough that I would feel plenty comfortable taking it for a hike.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:44 am

Canada Jones wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:The horsehide makes VERY nice alternative. I've just got one. .
Did you go with the Raiders jacket or LC?
The Horsehide looks great. Do you have a Wested Lamb and if so how does it compare?
thanks
Canada

I have 2 lambskins, the horse is definately thicker/heavier/less supple. It has the feel of a 'real' leather jacket against the light wear everywhere lamb.

(I'm trying not to be biased here! As I like both)

I love the lamb it's like a second skin you can chuck it on for anything. In comparison... ANYTHING feels a bit like plate armour. From the other jackets I have worn:

Goat: The horse seems a little lighter in weight and somewhat more flexible it has better drape.

Cow: The cow is heavier and does not flow that well, this is the most plate like!

Lamb: Butter soft, drapes and folds like the movie one, but it's not up to a lot of rough wear.

Of the current offerings, the horse allows a nice balance between toughness and drape. It is quite squeeky right now tho!

This HH is a raiders, I'll try to get some pics with it on. I was given it by Profwex.

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Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:27 am

Update:

Yey! Finally had a chance to get a couple of pics.

And again thanks WEX!!!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:31 am

NICE, Kt! That fits you beautifully!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:56 pm

that fits you very nicely in the shoulders imo.....i see it's the same day as when you got your LC

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:15 pm

Indiana G wrote:that fits you very nicely in the shoulders imo.....i see it's the same day as when you got your LC

Same T-shirt give it away eh?

I got the horse a few weeks ago... it's was just bright enough for pics yesterday!