us wings kotcs

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:36 pm

well after seeing the pics on here of everyones kotcs jacket from uswings i decided to go and see if they had anymore. (just live 40 minutes from the store) and they had 1 medium left. tell me what you all think about the fit. I think i could be drug behind a truck now dont think anything would get through this jacket. lol

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:16 pm

Looks great, man! I love the new jacket! The color is a little lighter than I expected, but that can be dealt with. I think the jacket looks good on you, too, the fit is perfect!

By the way, with those Golden Khaki Cargo pants, that jacket, a Magnoli adventure shirt, and a fedora, you could pull off a "modern Indy adventure look."

Vaderbreath · Post by **Vaderbreath** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:19 pm

That is a beatiful jacket, my friend. I really like the CS style, and it looks very nice on you. Thanks for sharing!

-Corey

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:13 pm

I guess that means that they won't have a medium for me to trade my large for, if it's way big. RATS!!!!!!

Randoman

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:15 pm

Cross that bridge if you come to it, my friend!

Regards! Michaelson

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:17 pm

yea the clerk said they have a couple mediums at the warehouse just not in store. she said the warehouse is in New Jersey. i also looked at just the regular distressed cow and the color on it was lighter in color and weight than this one.

Vegeta · Post by **Vegeta** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:06 pm

Thats a medium?!??! That thing is huge!! I'm starting to think a small will be too big for me.

Venkman · Post by **Venkman** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:59 pm

ditto, thats a medium? It looks equal or bigger than vindy's size L photos.

I guess all be known in 16 hours or so when they deliver mine! (large).

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:04 pm

I have to agree with you guys.it does look very big for a medium.

how tall are manu7?chest size?if you dont mind me asking?

the jacket itself looks really sweet,but it looks to big.

bests
Holt

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:23 pm

im 5'7 chest size is like 39

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:26 pm

Just curious...did you try on a small when you were there?

I'm over 6 feet 1 tall, chest size around 44" (give or take), and my medium fits perfectly.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:29 pm

what size do you have Mark?
I am 6' and chest 44''I would love a CS jacket.

bests
Eric

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:30 pm

Sorry, Eric, I just added that to my post above. A medium.

Regards! Michaelson

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:37 pm

my only real gripe is the sleeves are abit long. gonna see if i can get that taken care of though. i also have a todds jacket and as much as i love that one too the length just seemed a little short. yea it was about the same length on me as harrisons raiders jacket was. dont think that im made for an 80's type fit . this one the length feels right. did want it a little larger just cause the todds felt tight through the shoulders and i couldnt wear anything but a tshirt under it was just too bulky.

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:38 pm

ok.I thought you had a large....

so the medium fits you perfectley?have you enough room for a sweather underneath it without the jacket feeling to snug?

just wondering in case anybody is willing to sell a medium or a large

bests
Holt

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:45 pm

didnt even ask to try a small. they only had the medium in the cs jacket. had a small g-11 jacket and i had to really **** it in to gt the darn thing zipped. looked fine unzipped but then i needed to it was too tight

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:53 pm

Thanks, Michaelson.....
But you mean when I come to it. I have a 42" chest. The jacket I'll be receiving is a Large. You, your own self said, that you have a 44" chest, and the Medium is a perfect fit.

Seems that USW would know what size to recommend after reciving my dimensions. I'll know Wednesday.

Randall

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:39 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:ok.I thought you had a large....

so the medium fits you perfectley?have you enough room for a sweather underneath it without the jacket feeling to snug?

just wondering in case anybody is willing to sell a medium or a large

bests
Holt

If that was directed at me, the answer is no.

I wanted the medium sizing for just wearing with a shirt beneath. No way with a sweater. I need a large to do that, and I have my Wings VIP to fill that bill. The medium is a more tailored fit to my frame, with the right length sleeves. If I were after one that was a bit looser and still look good, then the large is perfect for me. Like I said, that's the size my old reliable VIP is, and it's my heavy weather jacket. Room for layering.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:42 pm

gotcha

bests
Holt

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:43 pm

...and all my editing above was for spelling errors.

It's been a long day!

Regard! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:47 pm

well at least you had two spelling editing above

if I was to edit my spelling errors I would be logged on for about two weeks or so and without one single break.LOL

Holt

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:48 pm

I try and read them closely before moving on, but after a while they start reading like gibberish.....then I know it's time to turn in for the night.

Regard! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:54 pm

yeah me too.I am actually up reading for my exam.what time is it in your town now?

and sorry for derailing the thread.you can clean it out soon if you want

bests
Holt

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:12 pm

hey no problem guys id like to thank all for their opnions and just say i hate you all for getting me addicted to collecting gear. (just kidding you guys are all great) now just have to move from my cheap fedora to a more expensive one.

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:05 pm

Congratulations on the beautiful jacket manu7. Shorten the sleeves just a bit and it will fit perfect!

FLATHEAD · Post by **FLATHEAD** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:09 pm

my only real gripe is the sleeves are abit long. gonna see if i can get that taken care of though.

That should be an easy fix for any place that does tailoring. It shouldn't
cost you more than about 25 bucks or so.

I had to have the same thing done to my Wings Vintage Cow Indy jacket
a few years back, and thats what it cost me to shorten the sleeves about
1.5 inches.

Flathead

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:11 pm

I know Minnesota Jones is have his sleeves shortened as well, so it's an easy and normal procedure for someone used to working on leather.

Regards! Michaelson

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:27 pm

Yup. I'll be picking up the jacket Thursday (and post pics of the difference as well). It was about $30 plus tax. Since the jacket has bucket cuffs (no snaps, etc.), it's a fairly easy job for them.

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:15 pm

That looks a litle like the medium I put on, the color on that one reminds me of their pre-distressed cowhide.

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:51 pm

maybe all you midgets can send me your 'sleeve scraps', and I can add them to a regular fit jacket's sleeves and it'll fit my freak orangutan long arms!

CM · Post by CM » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:08 am

Impressive jacket, man. I wish I had one. Superb leather and I like the cut. Generous pocket flaps.

Cheers

davyjones007 · Post by **davyjones007** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:27 am

Manu7- that jacket looks a little stiff. Is it? I have wanted a jacket made from the various leathers available and goat and HH are all thats left, but I really like the drape of yours.

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:37 pm

no its not stiff i found it to be pretty soft for as thick as the leather is

davyjones007 · Post by **davyjones007** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:56 pm

thnaks, that is the answer I was looking for. Is it too early to start a Christmas list?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:04 pm

For what? These were limited edition and are all sold out!

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:05 pm

yep.sold out.sold out.sold out....and it bugs me to DEATH!!!

cause I want one

bests
Holt

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:13 pm

yea, I heard they were sold out, too. I guess I'm gonna go to Wested and get a Novapelle jacket.

But it would be nice to wear an Indy jacket made from the same leather as was used in KOTCS.

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:28 pm

that was my whole idea exactly (same leather as kotcs) yea it may not be sa or even screen wore but just knowing its the same leather works for me

davyjones007 · Post by **davyjones007** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:27 am

Ah yes, I forgot that one tiny little detail. Thanks for the reminder. Well I just wait for Indy 5.

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:46 am

i want to thank everyone for their input. got alot of local input also about shortening the sleeves. all my local input said they wouldnt mess with the jacket since it is such a limited edition. which i kind of agree with. i can handle a couple extra inches

mgarrison02 · Post by **mgarrison02** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:05 pm

Jacket looks good on you......I'm 6' 200lbs. and my XL fits me perfect...true to size. I believe leather jackets tend to mold to your body so give it time if you think it's too big.

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:22 pm

just the sleeve length i think is a bit long when my arms are at my sides . think the body fits great and i have alot of movement unlike my todds which feels tight through the shoulders with some movements. i have just totally fell in love with this jacket its too bad that its getting hot and gonna have to wait to wear it regularly

DoubleOhSeven · Post by **DoubleOhSeven** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:50 pm

Is it just me or do the pockets on that jacket look extraordinarily large?