The Best Jacket?

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:12 am

Hello!! they are new of this forum, sorry for my english, i am Italian.
I have a simple question, in quality and durability fact, which in the best Indy jacket?
Thanks!
Indy 4 ever!!

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:25 am

My vote goes to the Wested horsehide. It is soft and supple, yet substantial enough in thickness to feel nearly bulletproof. Like wearing leather armor.

INDIANA_7 · Post by **INDIANA_7** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:48 am

Hey Mike Jones,welcome to the forum!

In my opinion, if you want something thats not going to rip at the seams or fall apart in a couple of years or sooner, I would suggest a Gibson & Barnes Expedition. I own a couple and they are built to last.

Best regards,
Indiana_7

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:56 am

For hour thanks of the information and the welcome...if you can you put one photo of the jacket that voted please.
Continued to vote!!!

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:35 pm

welcome aboard!

the best jacket is the one that you personally speced out, waited hundreds of hours for, and is hanging in your closet right now.....

it's all personal preferrence my friend. my favourite is the one todd made for me.

cheers,

g

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:38 pm

you know that jackets are these? which Wested and in with which skin they are made?

1

2

they seem much resistant and of good quality...

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:48 pm

Welcome in place

I vote for Todd´s and than for Wested, which leather etc. is up to anyone

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:55 pm

looks like the first 2 are the novapelle (wested's pd cowhide).

the last one, i believe, is _'s old predistressed cowhide (none novapelle.....same hide that wested makes their wolverine jacket out of)that was fed an extreme diet of pecards.

correct me if i'm wrong. KT....Patty???

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:02 pm

ok Thans!
Someone to one photo of the jacket in Horsehide plese?...

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:05 pm

He didn't ask, "which are your favorites?" guys. He asked which were the best in quality and durability. Gibson & Barnes and US Wings are definitely tougher than Wested. The stitching will hold up better. I can’t comment on TODD’s, but it’s doubtful his jackets are sewn to military spec like Gibson & Barnes and US Wings. Cheers

PS- if you want a durable hide, stay away from lambskin.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:10 pm

oops my bad.....best quality and durability.....g&b is definitely up there. us authentic is not too far behind that but is beaten in the SA department.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:14 pm

I´m sorry too, I misread it

G&B definitley :!:

TReinman · Post by **TReinman** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:37 pm

Rundquist wrote:
PS- if you want a durable hide, stay away from lambskin.

Really? I'm still trying to make my decision... I was leaning toward lambskin thinking it would be soft, etc. And the authenticity factor...

But I'd like it to last. I see Horsehide mentioned earlier. Is this a popular choice?

-- Tim

Rundquist · Post by **Rundquist** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:44 pm

TReinman wrote:
Rundquist wrote:
PS- if you want a durable hide, stay away from lambskin.
Really? I'm still trying to make my decision... I was leaning toward lambskin thinking it would be soft, etc. And the authenticity factor...

But I'd like it to last. I see Horsehide mentioned earlier. Is this a popular choice?

-- Tim

The hide with the best strength to weight ratio is goatskin. Horsehide is a nice hide too. It’s just a little heavier.

Vivli · Post by **Vivli** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:48 pm

Horsehide is really soft, but it's also heavy. I prefer the horsehide, in that it feels durable, and a real adventurer's jacket, if that makes sense, but the lambskin is more accurate.

These are pictures of my horsehide I posted in another thread, might help you.

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5967/frontxu1.jpg

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9025/backlt7.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3033 ... 034gc8.jpg

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7669 ... 015fd1.jpg

There are some of it stripped free of the ugly guy wearing it in this thread too;

viewtopic.php?t=26519

I haven't seen any jackets other than Wested to reccomend, but I'm really really pleased with my Wested horsehide and so think it's a good choice.

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:29 pm

Thanks to all, I have seen the G&B they cost too much, and having as soon as taken a jacket "Belstaff" my mother kills to me!

Task therefore that I will opt for Wested Horsehide, it is found also predistressed???

Vivli · Post by **Vivli** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:32 pm

I don't think you can get it predistressed no, unfortunately. I also get the impression it's quite hard to distress too, due to being pretty durable, but I haven't actually tried.

Novapelle might be a good hide if you want a predistressed jacket. It's also screen accurate to Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls!

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:47 pm

Mmm, this is "novapelle" cowhide???

also this seems enough resistant...interesting..

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:50 pm

It is pre-distressed cowhide, if that's what you're asking.

Regards! Michaelson

Vivli · Post by **Vivli** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:51 pm

Yeah, that's it. Wested offer it as a hide, and you can request a Crystal Skulls cut I think (you might have to ask over the phone for that, not sure...).

I don't know if anywhere else offers the Novapelle. I visited Wested and saw the Novapelle jackets, and I have to say they look amazing. If I wanted a pre-distressed jacket, that'd of been my choice!

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:00 pm

that wants to say that my idea changes in this!

Thanks!

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:02 pm

That's what it looks like, but the jacket in your photo is not a Wested. That said, though, from all reports it's a dead ringer.

Regards! Michaelson

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:39 pm

Has anybody else ordered a Crystal Skull jacket from Wested besides me?

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:50 pm

KT and Castor from what i can remember.

Vivli · Post by **Vivli** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:14 pm

I didn't order one, but I saw one, and have to say, it looked amazing. Just, the Raiders jacket just took it for me.

For a Crystal Skulls one to be on sale, it must have been a returned custom, so somebody must have ordered one, returned it, and ordered another!

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:19 pm

Has anybody else ordered a Crystal Skull jacket from Wested besides me?

For the Crystal skull jacket, I'm gonna wait and see what Tony Nowak charges. If it's a reasonable price, I'll invest in one of those. If not, then I'll go for a Magnoli or a Wested.

Back to the original question -

I have to agree on the Wested Horsehide. I'm personally partial to my goat, but I've heard great things about the horsehide. :junior: -M

Post by **Mike** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:47 pm

Best jacket?!

No contest...

Look no further...

There should be no argument.

Which goes great with these pants...

...sorry I was double dogged dared.

RockBottom · Post by **RockBottom** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:07 pm

Mike wrote:Best jacket?!

No contest...

Look no further...

There should be no argument.

Which goes great with these pants...

...sorry I was double dogged dared.

Well, I sure *can't touch that*

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:19 am

The best jacket is a custom jacket because it will have all the details that YOU want.

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:47 am

whipwarrior wrote:Has anybody else ordered a Crystal Skull jacket from Wested besides me?

Just remember, Wested can make you a jacket based on any of the 4 movies, but they were not the actual maker of the CS jacket in Indy IV.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:24 pm

Mike wrote:Best jacket?!

No contest...

Look no further...

There should be no argument.

Which goes great with these pants...

...sorry I was double dogged dared.

i just had a mental image of someone getting dragged behind a german truck in that outfit........

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:22 pm

Indiana G wrote:
Mike wrote:Best jacket?!

No contest...

Look no further...

There should be no argument.

Which goes great with these pants...

...sorry I was double dogged dared.
i just had a mental image of someone getting dragged behind a german truck in that outfit........

Ah, that made me laugh

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:19 am

I enter a month I wanted to order the jacket, therefore, in end what advised to me? better the Horsehide or Cowhide pre-distressed?

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:04 am

Horsehide. To me, pre-distressed cowhide is too light in color, for what we see Indy wearing. Even the Crystal Skull jacket looks darker than the standard Pre-D we've seen over the years.
'Blues

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:43 am

Mike Jones wrote:I have a simple question, in quality and durability fact, which in the best Indy jacket?

Since you're in Italy I would stick to the Wested Leather Co. so you won't risk to pay import taxes and by the way Wested was one of the original manufacturers for Indiana Jones films.

To answer to your question directly:
Quality - Wested leathers are all quality
Durability - (durable for what?): I guess horsehide is best for that, depends what are you planning to do with the jacket. I've worn my lambskin jacket for over 2 years now and it never tore apart by itself. If you will just wear it as your daily jacket (or even just for your halloween costume) lamb will be sufficiently durable. If you plan to do heavy stuff on it then horsehide is probably more appropriate.

In order of price...
This is a link for the lambskin (£125)
http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shop ... n-70-p.asp

and here one for the goat (more durable than lamb and priced £135)
http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shop ... in-3-p.asp

if you want a horsehide it's £145
http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shop ... t-89-p.asp

I hope this helps.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:20 am

indy89 wrote:
Indiana G wrote:
Mike wrote:Best jacket?!

No contest...

Look no further...

There should be no argument.

Which goes great with these pants...

...sorry I was double dogged dared.
i just had a mental image of someone getting dragged behind a german truck in that outfit........
Ah, that made me laugh

I would question that person's manhood haha.

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:14 pm

thanks of the councils and the patience

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:54 pm

Erri wrote:...and by the way Wested was the original manufacturer for most of the Indiana Jones films.

Technically, they did jackets for Raiders and LC, so they did 1/2 of the Indy Jones films. Some extra Raiders jackets made their way into Temple of Doom, but those came from Lucasfilm's Archives.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:57 pm

Minnesota Jones wrote:
Erri wrote:...and by the way Wested was the original manufacturer for most of the Indiana Jones films.
Technically, they did jackets for Raiders and LC, so they did 1/2 of the Indy Jones films. Some extra Raiders jackets made their way into Temple of Doom, but those came from Lucasfilm's Archives.

I still consider the indy movies as three of them

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:01 pm

Well, if that's the case then, they only made jackets for 2 of the 3....

Regards! Michaelson

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:05 pm

Allright allright I'm outta here

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:21 pm

I have a small problem, you know to what corresponds the size 48 italian (M-medium) to english size???

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:09 pm

Anyone else notice that Wested removed the Temple of Doom jacket from their order form page? So apparently they only sell the Raiders and LC jackets.

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