flightsuits raider jacket

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:51 am

Hi Guys. I don't post much but am always reading reviews and thoughts of COW members. Thinking of getting a new jacket for Christmas. Flightsuits raider/Macgyver type jacket intrigues me. Already have Westeds and too many A-2's. Does anyone have any experience w/ the Filightsuits raider? Appreciate any input. Thanks

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:43 pm

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller, Bueller

ztmario · Post by **ztmario** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:34 am

um, five threads below when you posted.... viewtopic.php?t=24203

raider 57 · Post by **raider 57** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:58 am

The Flightsuits "Raiders" jacket is NOT an Indy jacket. Similar though.

http://www.flightsuits.com/leather_raider.html

I never saw this discussed recently. Wonder how it got it's name??

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:03 am

My guess is it was designed before the Expedition came to fruition. It probably had the same "feel" as an Indy jacket and was designed as such. Could be wrong though. A good question is: Would they have named the Expedition "Raider" if not for this jacket?

Regards, Dr. J

Bushman · Post by **Bushman** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:54 pm

The style displayed as the FS "Raider" has been around for many years. Different companies call it by different names. It is often referred to as a "helicopter pilot" jacket.

I recall _ once mentioned that it was sold in the old Montgomery Ward catalog. I'm sure he could tell you much more. Search the old threads. It's in there somewhere.

I've seen it in both cow and goat. To me the style looks much better in cowhide. It is a bit heavy in cow, however. If the FS version came with wool knits I would seriously consider getting one myself.

I once had the same style jacket, complete with the piping on the pockets, in khaki cloth. Sorry, no pics, the jackets is long since lost in the mists of time . . .

Bushman

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:29 pm

ztmario wrote:um, five threads below when you posted.... viewtopic.php?t=24203

Um, he's talking about a completely different jacket.
'Blues

ztmario · Post by **ztmario** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:56 pm

the "um," wasn't sarcasm. well, MY "um" wasn't sarcasm.

BlueSkyz · Post by **BlueSkyz** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:46 pm

I have one. Great jacket and of course an excellant manufacturer! I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:41 pm

ztmario wrote:the "um," wasn't sarcasm. well, MY "um" wasn't sarcasm.

Well that's a drag.

That totally ruins my sarcastic "um".
Won't you reconsider? It would help my post look more useful.
'Blues

P.S. BTW, just joking with you.
'B

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:57 am

Thanks. Any pics would be appreciated. I know its not an indy jacket but i just wanted to change it up a bit for my next jacket purchase. I'd really like one of the HH Aeros but I don't have that kind of coin right now. Maybe someday.