The perfect hybrid?
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The perfect hybrid?
Just wonderin' what you guys think the perfect hybridization of the four film jackets would be. Here's my opinion:
*basic Raiders length specs ('80s fit)
*ToD pockets
*LC D-rings
*CS collar
*basic Raiders length specs ('80s fit)
*ToD pockets
*LC D-rings
*CS collar
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I don't know, I've always thought that most people are either a fan of one jacket or the other, there doesn't seem to be a lot of fans of all the models, but that may just be an inacurrate perception on my part. For instance I don't like much about the LC jacket at all. But that's not really what you're asking so, my list would be :
1) ToD Length
2) Raiders type leather, rect. buckles, pattern
3) LC snaps (if you must )
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1) ToD Length
2) Raiders type leather, rect. buckles, pattern
3) LC snaps (if you must )
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Well........bugger, no one actually answered me. Maybe I should've worded it differently.....if you HAD to get a hybrid, what would it be?
(in retrospect: yeah, the D-rings aren't a good choice. Maybe I shouldn't post things when I'm tired )
As for the CS collar......well, I like it. Which I guess is what matters to me.
(in retrospect: yeah, the D-rings aren't a good choice. Maybe I shouldn't post things when I'm tired )
As for the CS collar......well, I like it. Which I guess is what matters to me.
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If it’s any consolation, the way I make peace with my Wested is that I consider it a hybrid. I ordered it back in ’04 when I was still learning the nuances of the jacket and although I ordered a standard Raiders jacket, I didn’t specify things like no leather facings inside next to the zipper, “80’s slim fit,” position of the back seam, blah, blah, blah – so I ended up with what seems to be a hybrid of a Raiders/LC jacket – it has the smaller collar and lacks the snaps like a Raiders, but with the back seam lower and the way it drapes with the leather facings it actually hangs just like the LC jacket. To me, the real Raiders jacket always looked almost like a leather windbreaker, while the LC looks more like a suit jacket.
Since Raiders and LC are my two favorites of the trilogy I guess I should be happy.
I suppose if there are elements of the different jackets that appeal to you and you want to order something that incorporates those preferences, then go for it! You’re spending the money, not us, so get something that you will like and be excited to wear everyday (weather permitting...)
Since Raiders and LC are my two favorites of the trilogy I guess I should be happy.
I suppose if there are elements of the different jackets that appeal to you and you want to order something that incorporates those preferences, then go for it! You’re spending the money, not us, so get something that you will like and be excited to wear everyday (weather permitting...)
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Heh, Good point.Panama Tom Jr. wrote:I suppose if there are elements of the different jackets that appeal to you and you want to order something that incorporates those preferences, then go for it! You’re spending the money, not us, so get something that you will like and be excited to wear everyday (weather permitting...)