I don't know if I want Novapelle or Goat

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:04 am

Which would you prefer?

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:25 am

Pre-distressed cowhide or goat? Depends on what you're expecting.

Regards! Michaelson

BazzanoJones · Post by **BazzanoJones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:40 am

Michaelson is right, depend on what jacket style you like more.
Personally I prefer novapelle, because I like the CS jacket style.

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:09 am

I have both Novapelle and a washed goat. Novapelle is thicker and I prefer it for colder days. My washed goat is thin and light and is great for cool summer nights!

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:20 am

I just need to win the lottery so I can get both.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:25 am

You still wouldn't be happy Mississippi.

If you buy one, you regret not owning the other.

If you own both, you can only wear one at a time, and you'll be unhappy that one is hanging in the closet while the other is on your back.

It's a never ending struggle.....

Regards! Michaelson

BazzanoJones · Post by **BazzanoJones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:26 am

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:36 am

I agree, Michaelson. I'm just going to learn to be content with what I get. I've figured out that in this hobby, that's the only way to survive.

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:47 pm

I have the regular goat love it,but hey I'll play devils advocate about about horse hide?

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:45 pm

Both hides are quite nice, and equal to most physical tasks. Here would be my deciding factors.
1. Do I prefer "the right look"? - Novapelle.
2. Am I likely to wear it in the rain a lot? - Goat.
3. If I want a warmer jacket. - Novapelle (it's cow hide).
4. If I want a lighter jacket. - Goat.
5. If I want a jacket that will probably never look distressed naturally. - Goat.

Those would be my main concerns. I could find a use for both, but my immediate needs/wants would come first. Of course, since I have a goatskin jacket, but not a Novapelle...

Indy_1971 · Post by **Indy_1971** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:02 pm

5. If I want a jacket that will probably never look distressed naturally. - Goat.

???You can't distress goatskin naturally???
Really? Is this true???

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:40 am

Well, seeing as how I ordered a custom Raiders in Novapelle...

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:33 pm

Indy_1971 wrote:
5. If I want a jacket that will probably never look distressed naturally. - Goat.
???You can't distress goatskin naturally???
Really? Is this true???

Well, you could. But I wouldn't want to see what the distressing did to the person wearing the jacket.

Goatskin in extremely resilient. The only distressed-look goatskin jackets I have seen were hand distressed or specifically manufactured to look that way. Normal wear (or "natural distressing") just isn't enough to get that look.

A friend of mine has owned two goatskin jackets (non-Indy), and he is brutal on everything he owns. The stitches gave out on his first one but the leather still looked new. The only change was that it became softer, that's it. His current one, now about 6 years old, looks almost like it just came off the store rack. It has not been treated well, either.

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:06 pm

Thanks for the responses guys. I've decided to go with Novapelle.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:07 pm

Are you SURE????

Just kidding. Good choice!

Regard! Michaelson

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:44 pm

IF, when is more accurate

, I order another jacket it will be in the novapelle hide.

Nebraska Brad · Post by **Nebraska Brad** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:23 pm

I really like everything I've seen on Wested's novapelle. I think a last crusade like Castor's would be great. Now if only I had more money

-Nebraska

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:58 pm

it depends on which wine you serve.

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:44 pm

Just some pics of the novapelle. It's pretty nice stuff...

LJ

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:00 am

Nice!.......I just love my Novapelle....To me, Wested hit the "Bullseye" with this jacket as far as color and the overall "look" is concerned. It's got that classic "vintage" look that I have yet to see in any other jacket. The leather has just the "right" amount of distressing out-of-the-box......enough to make it look like it's been through some adventures but not too much to make it look "fake." Until my TN arrives, this is my favorite jacket so far.

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:13 am

Louisiana Jones wrote:Just some pics of the novapelle. It's pretty nice stuff...

That looks quite a bit different from the photos on Wested's website, which make the Novapelle appear to be a warmer/richer shade of brown. The color of your jacket looks much more screen accurate. I'm starting to wonder if anything in the world of Indiana Jones ever photographs the same color twice.

BTW, that's a beautiful jacket Louisiana Jones! Now I'm really looking forward to receiving mine.

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:36 am

[quote="Zombie JonesBTW, that's a beautiful jacket Louisiana Jones! Now I'm really looking forward to receiving mine.[/quote]

Thanks! I just posted my review of it with some more pictures. The novapelle really does have a great look to it... I'm happy with it.

LJ

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:02 am

Louisiana Jones wrote:
Zombie Jones wrote:BTW, that's a beautiful jacket Louisiana Jones! Now I'm really looking forward to receiving mine.
Thanks! I just posted my review of it with some more pictures. The novapelle really does have a great look to it... I'm happy with it.

LJ

I saw that thread. Again, beautiful jacket! I just hope the measurements I sent Wested will result in a jacket that fits the way I want it to.

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:59 am

I totally hear ya, Zombie... I was nervous but the measurements came out perfect (they just got which movie version of the jacket wrong, but I'd rather that be wrong than sizing).

Mississippi Jones · Post by **Mississippi Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:21 am

Great looking jacket, LJ! I'm really happy with going for the Novapelle. After seeing yours and others, I really can't wait to order mine.

Congrats on a great jacket!

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:35 am

Go for it, bud.. what are you waiting for!