ROTLA jacket with SA patterns

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:23 pm

Hi.well I can not say how happy I am with this jacket in words.I had one HUGE smile on my face when I put it on.

yes it's different from the standard jacket..only because the standard was made more for daily wear so it had afew custom differences on it

the ROTLA offer jacket is in my eyes one true copy from the raiders jacket used in the film.

the draping is AMAZING.it drapes like thin and soft silk.
and it's more light weight then the standard jacket.it feels like wearing a shirt.the sleeves are more tappered and it's a good fit to the body and still leaves alot of movement when it's zipped.the jacket has no inside leather facings.the sidestraps are on max loose so I still can do a little adjusting if I want to

the funny thing is that the jacket fits me like it was made custom for me...
it's just a authentic brown 42 of the rack jacket.the only I asked for but did not get was I did not want D-rings I wanted rectangulars

but I can recommend this jacket to everyone.it's AMAZING

sorry for the bad quality on the photos..my other camera is in for service
what do you guys think of it?
Edit

and Peter if you are reading this you have one happy customer

Eric

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:25 pm

holt...that looks perfect on you, the fit is absoltely SA, a great jacket

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:27 pm

Thanks

I know

...it fits me like a custom made glove.hehe

Holt

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:27 pm

Those rings are easily replaced too, Holt. All you'll need is a pair of plyers.

Drop Peter/Gemma a line and tell them you want a set of rectangular rings sent to you.

LOOKS GREAT!!!

Regards! Micahelson

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:30 pm

yes I know.I have sendt Peter an email about those rectangulars.

and dont worry Michaelson....no fake distressing on this baby

it's all gonna be naturell distressed in time...now?...where is my delorian?.hehe..

Holt

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:31 pm

GOOD man!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:59 pm

Be sure you ask them to send the sliders in a sturdy container. Peter mistakenly sent out his first stonewashed denim Indy jackets with D Rings and offered to send the replacement sliders to anyone who wanted them for free.

I requested the replacement set, and received only 1 slider in a torn flimsy envelope. After emailing Gemma about the problem, I received 1 more slider in another torn envelope. Either someone at Wested is fond of silly practical jokes, or they have terrible mail service there.

The problem was never resolved, even though I told Peter about it. It is a small issue and the jacket is not bad with the original D Rings, but to me a promise is a promise. Thank goodness Todd came along with his Standard and I don't have to put up with Wested's customer service anymore.

Jack

IndianaChris711 · Post by **IndianaChris711** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:49 pm

Holt, that is one nice fitting jacket there. Is that the ROTLA special offer?? If it is it really looks great on you. I may have to consider getting me one of those. Ya those d-rings can be easily replaced. I got some from strapworks recently, well lets just say order a lot of them if you get some from there. I broke about at least 6 of them. I say get some from Peter, I am getting some when I get my next jacket. Great purchase holt, looks great, very SA.

IndianaChris

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:52 pm

Congrats on the new SA jacket, Holt. Looks great on you.
'Blues

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:53 pm

Thanks.yes it's one of the most SA jacket I have ever seen..If I can say so myself..

it's so funny that it's just a of the rack regular jacket.it looks and feels like it was measured up and down to fit my specs.

I guess I was very lucky getting this jacket

Holt

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:01 pm

ohh I forgot...

and it also has two inside pockets.

just like the LC jacket has

Regards
Holt

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:21 pm

indiana holt wrote:I guess I was very lucky getting this jacket

Holt

From my experience with 3 Westeds, I would agree; it does look great on you.

Jack

Toldog07 · Post by **Toldog07** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:47 pm

Do all of the SA Raider jackets from wested come with 2 inside pockets? because that is NOT screen accurate.

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:58 pm

I dont know if ALL the jackets come with the two inside pockets.
I know that my standard raiders has one inside pocket..
but the last crusade jacket had two inside pockets...I am not an expert on the jackets I just thought they all had two inside pockets?....

hmmm?
I got a bit lost now?.......I am shure I can remeber seeing a LC jacket with 2 inside pockets.....maby I remember wrong?.....

Holt

Toldog07 · Post by **Toldog07** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:12 pm

no thats true for the LC jacket...but definetly NOT the raiders jacket...and the jacket that was purchased here is a screen accurate RAIDERS jacket.

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:22 pm

Great looking jacket Holt. My "special offer" ROLA Wested sounds and looks identical to yours (except mine came with rectangular rather than D-rings).

The inside pockets may not be SA( not that I remember inside pockets in any of my viewings of ROtLA) but then again, short of receiving a jacket with Harrison Ford or one of the stunt men inside of it, someone will always tell you it's not SA.

Enjoy the new gear!

Tron

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:45 pm

thanks you guys.

well I am really happy with the jacket,so two pockets or one?...doesn't really matter for me...

Holt

Nobody · Post by **Nobody** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:37 pm

It looks fantastic.
The pics on the website show that the jacket comes with the rectangular rings.
How long did it take for you to get?

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:05 am

I'm very tempted to get one of these. How about the shoulder pads? Are they evident?

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:19 am

everything is great for this jacket....the soulderpads are fine...

they send the jacket on fridays mornig 9am and it was in my country in the evening.10pm

it had be at customs in he weekend and they sendt it out thusday's mornig.and I got it later that day

Holt

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:21 am

Yeah...Who cares if the SA raiders jacket was built with one inside pocket or two!?!?!?! Now if there was a specific scene where Indy opened his jacket revealing the ONE pocket, then that would be different.. IMO

Heck, I'd take three pockets if the jacket fits correctly and looks good!

C3

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:32 am

I usually request two, one with a zipper and the other open.

Regards! Michaelson

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:31 am

whiskyman wrote:I'm very tempted to get one of these. How about the shoulder pads? Are they evident?

Shoulder pads? Are they necessary for SA? Jacket looks great, by the way. An excellent fit and drape.

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:15 am

Shoulder pads? Are they necessary for SA?

Only neccessary if you have no shoulders!

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:01 am

I'd heard the Raiders special was made with shoulder pads - I was hoping they wouldn't be noticeable.

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:02 pm

whiskyman wrote:I'd heard the Raiders special was made with shoulder pads - I was hoping they wouldn't be noticeable.

yes I have heard that as well...but no worries there...you wont notice the pads...only if you bend the jacket when not wearing it,then you make them noticable...but when wearing it you cant see them

Holt

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:15 pm

indiana holt wrote:
whiskyman wrote:I'd heard the Raiders special was made with shoulder pads - I was hoping they wouldn't be noticeable.
yes I have heard that as well...but no worries there...you wont notice the pads...only if you bend the jacket when not wearing it,then you make them noticable...but when wearing it you cant see them

Holt

That's good to know. But why does Wested put them in in the first place?

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:23 pm

I think they put them in because I really have heard from somewhere that the raiders jacket had thin shoulder pads...I can ask Peter tomorow...

However the pads in this jacket is really thin and you almost cant feel them

so wearing the jacket doesn't make you look like you weare a miami vice hawai jacket with big shoulder pads comming up to your ears

can you see or notice the pads on my photos above?

Holt

Indiana Blooze · Post by **Indiana Blooze** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:15 pm

whiskyman wrote:I'd heard the Raiders special was made with shoulder pads - I was hoping they wouldn't be noticeable.

On my jacket,I didn't really notice them at first. After a while, as the leather started to crease, the leather was creasing around the shoulder pads, leaving the jacket with a nice triangle design on the shoulders. So............... Mrs. Blooze sprang into action with her implements of destruction, and performed a 'padectomy' on my jacket. I love the way it looks now. I'd love to get the same cut and style in Peter's new goat or horse.

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:36 pm

Holt, it looks awesome- your jacket and Tron's convinced me to get one yesterday.

Australia is very far from England, so mine won't be arriving as fast as yours did!

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:42 pm

wel I m glad you got the special offer raiders.

you will be very happy with it.....trust me....

Holt

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:31 pm

That does fit like a glove, perfect!

ortiz344 · Post by **ortiz344** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:50 am

exactly what do they mean by this
"Unlike the Standard raiders which has slight modification to make it durable and street wearable this 'film jacket' although equally wearable is more lightweight."

how much thinner IS it?

will it rip and tear easily if worn daily?

Post by **Holt** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:02 pm

No it has the same quality leather as my standard wested.so daily wear wont be a problem.I think it was made just a little thinnner to give it that more xtra drape like you see in the movie

the modifications between this jacket and a standard is that this spesial raiders has no inside leather facings under the zipper on the right side of the jacket.
the inside pockets does not have that triangular shape sewn aorund the pockets.

other that that I could not be happier with this jacket.I like this more then the standard

Regards
Holt

ortiz344 · Post by **ortiz344** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:29 pm

thanks, you may have convinced me...

Post by **Holt** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:45 pm

Hi..just removed my shoulder pads on this jacket...and now I even love the jacket more...if that is possible?...

the jacket get's a more rounded shoulder look like harrison had in Raidrers...before I had them removed I had more of a stylish jacket with shoulder pads...

if you can remove them profesionally I recommend that...the ant of my girl works with custom tailor made clothes,so she did it for me

I'll take some pictures soon when I have my camera back from service..

High regards
Holt

Chewie Louie · Post by **Chewie Louie** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:27 am

Greetings, I am a noob here, but I have been reading the message boards for some time now. Boy, I thought I had a case of OCD, but some of you guys take the cake and I LOVE IT!

Anyway, thanks to some of the testimonials, I have decided to order one of the rotla specials from Wested. I thought I would take a chance and order one off the rack. I'll let you all know what I think.

Thanks to all the people who contribute here. Everyone seems to be very nice in sharing their stories and suggestions.

jculpep3 · Post by **jculpep3** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:12 pm

Well, that settles it, Peter will be getting a call from Knoxville tomorrow about a special offer jacket...

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:14 pm

Don't forget, he's 6 hours ahead of us (well, in your case, 5 hours in "Knox-vegas"), so plan to get up early.

Regards! Michaelson

HANSOLOJONES · Post by **HANSOLOJONES** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:18 pm

The Jacket looks great onyou Sir!

Enjoy it in good health

Post by **Holt** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:20 pm

thank you

high regards
Holt

Chewie Louie · Post by **Chewie Louie** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:11 pm

Holt:

I just got my Wested. Boy was that fast. I ordered it last Thursday and I got it today (Tuesday). By the way, I live in Florida.

However, I think it may be a tad bit too small. I ordered a 40R off the rack. I'm thinking I should have ordered a 42R. How tall are you my friend? I am just at 6'0 and weigh about 172 lbs and I am pretty athletic. The sleave length seems just about right, but the jacket feels somewhat close around the body. (I don't want to say that it is snug or tight.) I'll try it on with an Indy shirt as soon as I get home to get a better feel. I was just wondering how big you were since I saw you ordered a 42. I was wondering how much longer the sleaves would be on a 42.

Aside from that, the jacket looks and feels awesome! Thanks again for all the input the fans put into this site.

Chewie Louie

Post by **Holt** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:35 pm

hey

....

well congrats on the jacket...well if it feels a little snug I suggst getting a size up...
I am 6.1...I have a 42 and it fits me perfectly when I have a T-Shirt under it..when I raise my arms up and hold them forward the jacket feels tight around the shoulder and under the arms..I do work out a lot too so I have a very V back and broad shoulders,but it only feels thight in that part...thats the problem with off the rack jackets..they are made to fit avarage bodyform...I am not saying that I am Arnold or anything...dont get me wrong..I am stil avarage..but very athletic like yourself....and thats why I am whaiting on my custom made LC jacket.

I also have a 44 rotla jacket on the way....I think the new size up will fit me much better..

ohh BTW the sleeves size from 40 to 42 are bigger in length by an inch or so

high regards
Eric

Chewie Louie · Post by **Chewie Louie** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:31 pm

Hello Eric,

Well I just got home and tried the jacket on with one of my Indy shirts and it fits quite well. Like you, I only feel a little snugness when I lift my arms forward, otherwise it is a dead on fit. I love the length of the sleeves. I am afraid that if I exchange it for a 42 they will be too long. I'm gonna think about it for a couple of days, but I think I'm keeping this one. Thanks for your input.

Louis

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:40 am

Does the Rotla have two inside pockets?

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:01 am

Yep.

Just received mine.

The left pocket has an (almost invisible) zipper.

Mine came with silver D-rings and satin sleeves.

Also the collar doesn't come halfway.

Other than that, SA all the way.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:34 pm

Indiana Holt.....
I'm amazed that you can wear a 42R in this jacket. From what I've read, you are considerably larger than me. I'm 5'8" with 42 inch chest and a 34" waist. The 42R ROTLA fits me fine(a little tight in the armholes), but a GREAT weight and drape.

Thanks
Randoman

Post by **Holt** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:44 pm

Hey man...
yep a 42r...it fits me but after wearing it a while I have been anoyed by the tight armholes...
a new jacket is on the way

this jacket here will be distressed and beaten up...it's going to be on me mannequin with the rest of the gear

best
Holt

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:50 pm

Indiana Holt....
Another NEW jacket!!!!!!!!
You are my hero, my idol. I AM NOT WORTHY.
Please list all of your jackets. I've got six, but I've got to know what all you've got.

Randoman