How Many? Confessions please

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:05 pm

I sure this has been done before but how many jackets do you have?

Me? 2 both Wested. a HH LC custom made and a new OTR goat. I love both and know that they will last. I gave a Wested lamb to my cousion to make room for the goat. Now I am stuggling to resist Peter's limited edition washed lamb. A bad case of jacket addiction is coming on?

Like Holt my aim was to end up with two. I thought I was done until the washed lamb came up.

So confessions please. I know Falco has the bug. I think we have all tracked Holt's jacket adventures and that some have two TNs.

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:10 pm

I have a wested lamb that's at least a size too big that I got second hand. I love it! However, as it is too big, and a bit lamb-y, I'm eventually going to get a second jacket, most likely goatskin or cowhide, and preferably one that will fit better. I'm thinking I'm going to go US Wings. But for now, I can safely say I own one Wested Raiders Lamb

-KB

DVD Connoisseur · Post by **DVD Connoisseur** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:19 pm

Although there's only 1 Indy jacket hanging in my wardrobe, I've just pulled the trigger on 2 more. Hopefully, that should be enough for the time being but there are a few more jackets that I'm still interested in!

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:20 pm

Blues,

This is how it starts! You already have the early symtoms. My first jacket was a wested lamb. I loved it. With more time on COW I went the for HH for the winter. Then I realised that the fit of the lamb was not quite right. The goat fixed that problem.

and this is where I came in. I miss the lamb jacket

I feel I should be going to an AA meeting. " Hello, my name is Christian and I am an addict. I have not bought a new indy jacket for six months now. It's one day and a time"

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:29 pm

I voted "2", because I have 2 Wested, a Raiders auth. lambskin and a Raiders novapelle. I also have a Wested denim, but as it's not a leather jacket I think it doesn't count...

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:34 pm

just one so far, the one that got me into this mess, a Wings CE. Very intent on a Wested ROLA goat tho, washed pref., and if my favorite NHL player retires, I'll be able to use my allotted Christmas bonus money on the jacket instead of a game used jersey.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:35 pm

12 indy jackets.....don't ask how many jackets in total as my wife is still angry about the amount of closet space that she has.

EDIT: oops, make that 13......forgot about my cold weather indy......sorry magnoli

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:46 pm

I Don't think I'll be getting too many more indy jackets, IndyBrit, as while I like indy's jacket, I don't think I need too many in that style. Now other jackets, yes, there will be many more in my future

They just won't necessarily be indy jackets.

And Indiana G, just tell her how lucky she is to be unique, and not like every other woman out there who has too much closet space

-KB

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:52 pm

Personally I own three Indy leather jackets, the third arrived today. One Todd standard, one Wested OTR, this one is for sale, and one Wested Novapelle. I also own a black leather lamb jacket.

Serial Hero · Post by **Serial Hero** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:55 pm

None. I was going to get one last Christmas, but I went with an A-2 instead.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:57 pm

Kentucky Blues wrote:I Don't think I'll be getting too many more indy jackets, IndyBrit, as while I like indy's jacket, I don't think I need too many in that style. Now other jackets, yes, there will be many more in my future They just won't necessarily be indy jackets.

And Indiana G, just tell her how lucky she is to be unique, and not like every other woman out there who has too much closet space

-KB

its more like......if you give her closet space....she'll need to fill it with stuff. then my indygear allowance gets shifted over to wife allowance

Kentucky Blues · Post by **Kentucky Blues** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:02 pm

Then you have one of the most diabolical plans ever.... good work

-KB

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:13 pm

I have on otr goat, 2 A-2's,1 g-1 and one nomex flight jacket, but I am trying to figure out how to get a Nowak jacket,without the wife finding out how much it costs. I have to say my Indy is my favoite and I just got it in June. I love this hobby

Odo · Post by **Odo** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:01 pm

Nowadys 1 Indy Jaclet (Wested 6065-Authentic lambskin), but soon I want to get a Crystal Skull...though I'm also very interested in the new Temple project...

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

I clicked the last option

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:43 pm

Two USW, two Wested.

Road Warrior · Post by **Road Warrior** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:39 pm

One Wested Raiders Horsehide
One Aero Highwayman Horsehide
One Aero Long Half Belt Horsehide
One Cabelas Sheepskin B3
One LL Bean Flying Tiger Goatskin

Who knows what'll be next? I like that G & B Buffalo, though.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:59 pm

I assume you mean to limit that question to Indy Jackets, so I said 3. I have a Lambskin Wested (my first), a black Goatskin US Wings, and a Magnoli Lambskin in the works.

Beyond Indy, I have more jackets than I can keep track of. I'm such a clothes hoarder. I'm terrible.

BlueSkyz · Post by **BlueSkyz** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:09 pm

3 G&B
1 USWINGS
and if I'm not careful,another G&B made from that beautiful Buffalo.....................
Thats just Indy jackets..................

Nebraska Brad · Post by **Nebraska Brad** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:10 pm

1 Custom Wested Lamb
1 US Wings LE
2 TN CS

-Nebraska

weaponx24 · Post by **weaponx24** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:37 pm

1 Tony Nowak and I think thats all I'll ever need. Its built like a tank!

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:21 pm

One Indy jacket (G&B lamb); other jackets 5...I think.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:50 pm

I own 2 currently. a DB Goat Raiders Wested and an AB Lamb Raiders Wested(which I will be selling) I also have a Nowak on order.
Best Regards,
Joe

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:15 pm

14 Jackets and counting!

Don't Call Me Junior! · Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:15 pm

Wow, there's some people with a lot of jackets here! I have 3 IJ jackets myself. I do have a very large jacket and coat collection, for me it is anyway, 50+ various leather, leather/wool varsity, long, mid, etc and they're all for the most part distinctly different from either other. I feel bad that I don't wear some of them more. Three jackets in basically the same style is something I never thought I would do but something about this place...it's contagious! I do think that they TN will legitimately be the last of the Indy jackets for me. It's easily the most well made out of any that I've ever seen and truly is, as other have said, built like a tank.

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:42 pm

IndyBrit wrote:Blues,

This is how it starts! You already have the early symtoms. My first jacket was a wested lamb. I loved it. With more time on COW I went the for HH for the winter. Then I realised that the fit of the lamb was not quite right. The goat fixed that problem.

and this is where I came in. I miss the lamb jacket

I feel I should be going to an AA meeting. " Hello, my name is Christian and I am an addict. I have not bought a new indy jacket for six months now. It's one day and a time"

Wow, is that the truth! My first jacket was a Wested Lamb. I obsessed over minutiae with it until I convinced myself it didn't fit right, wasn't going to be durable enough, etc, so I bought a Wested in pre distressed cowhide. A great jacket, but I always wanted a Wings jacket, so I bought one in goatskin. Then Todd Coyle made what was to my eyes the ultimate Raiders jacket, one that had all the details that were missing in all my other jackets, so "quest complete" in that department!

Now, I'm looking at my old Wested Lamb, completely satisfied with the fit and durability, admiring the worn patina and character it has aquired over the years, ready to send it off to Peter for a new lining so I can wear it again. Full circle man, and I would not part with ANY of my jackets!

I think that at four jackets I'm finally done. Then again, though Todd finally put an end to my Raiders jacket obsession, there are possibilities for new ToD jacket designs in the works, and Magnoli's look incredible!

Maybe I'm not done!

Weston

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:52 pm

I also assumed you were referring strictly to Indy jackets, so I answered one--a custom Wested Raiders in Novapelle. I may get another one at some point, but for now this one suits me just fine.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:01 am

So far?

1.) Wested Authentic Lamb LC (LC Design from early 2007)
2.) Wested Worn-Look Lambskin RoLA (one of the first 10 jackets of what eventually became the Raiders 'specials')
3.) Wested Veg-Tanned Lambskin LC/KotCS (KotCS specs were self-guesstimated from the trailer)
4.) Wested Novapelle LC/KotCS (slightly improved self-guesstimated specs from #3)
5.) Nowak Ford-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
6.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
7.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Lightly Distressed
8.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Shia-Biker-Jacket

TheChimp · Post by **TheChimp** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:08 am

I've got 5... only 2 of them are really wearable though..

2 Westeds,
2 US Wings CE
1 Tony Nowak

The first Wested is too small and really beat up
The second Wested is too small and only worn once
The first US Wings jacket I ruined but keep for bummin' around

Leaving the second US Wings jacket and Tony Nowak as the only 2 that are both the right size, and in good condition.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:19 am

TheChimp wrote:I've got 5... only 2 of them are really wearable though..

2 Westeds,
2 US Wings CE
1 Tony Nowak

The first Wested is too small and really beat up
The second Wested is too small and only worn once
The first US Wings jacket I ruined but keep for bummin' around

Leaving the second US Wings jacket and Tony Nowak as the only 2 that are both the right size, and in good condition.

Unless you're planning on saving it as a family heirloom, why not sell it on the Cairo Bazaar and use what's left to get a proper fitting Wested?

If the glove fits, wear it. If it doesn't, sell it.

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:05 am

Couldn't resist. One raiders washed lamb limited edition on the way.

and then there where three...

bobjones · Post by **bobjones** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:15 pm

Castor Dioscuri wrote:So far?

1.) Wested Authentic Lamb LC (LC Design from early 2007)
2.) Wested Worn-Look Lambskin RoLA (one of the first 10 jackets of what eventually became the Raiders 'specials')
3.) Wested Veg-Tanned Lambskin LC/KotCS (KotCS specs were self-guesstimated from the trailer)
4.) Wested Novapelle LC/KotCS (slightly improved self-guesstimated specs from #3)
5.) Nowak Ford-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
6.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
7.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Lightly Distressed
8.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Shia-Biker-Jacket

THREE Nowaks? Holy smoke, can I come work for you, like vacuum your car or something?

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:29 pm

bobjones wrote:
Castor Dioscuri wrote: 5.) Nowak Ford-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
6.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
7.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Lightly Distressed
8.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Shia-Biker-Jacket
THREE Nowaks? Holy smoke, can I come work for you, like vacuum your car or something?

FOUR Nowaks...

bobjones · Post by **bobjones** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:08 pm

Indiana Strones wrote:
bobjones wrote:
Castor Dioscuri wrote: 5.) Nowak Ford-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
6.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
7.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Lightly Distressed
8.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Shia-Biker-Jacket
THREE Nowaks? Holy smoke, can I come work for you, like vacuum your car or something?
FOUR Nowaks...

I meant three Nowak Indy's as I didn't know what the Mutt jacket cost - but I do know the Indy is $700 + ....

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:27 pm

Two jackets: 1 Wested Raiders authentic brown goat, one Nowak with my specs. Both fit very well, although it's interesting that the Nowak is a bit looser and baggier, meaning that whenever I put on my Wested it inevitably feels weird by comparison.

I meant three Nowak Indy's as I didn't know what the Mutt jacket cost - but I do know the Indy is $700 + ....

$670 actually (though with shipping it comes out to around $700). But still...4 NOWAKS?! I just want to ask you this, Castor...how many mortgages do you have on your home?

:junior: -M

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:09 pm

bobjones wrote:
Castor Dioscuri wrote:So far?

1.) Wested Authentic Lamb LC (LC Design from early 2007)
2.) Wested Worn-Look Lambskin RoLA (one of the first 10 jackets of what eventually became the Raiders 'specials')
3.) Wested Veg-Tanned Lambskin LC/KotCS (KotCS specs were self-guesstimated from the trailer)
4.) Wested Novapelle LC/KotCS (slightly improved self-guesstimated specs from #3)
5.) Nowak Ford-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
6.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Heavily Distressed
7.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Lightly Distressed
8.) Nowak Own-Measurements, Shia-Biker-Jacket
THREE Nowaks? Holy smoke, can I come work for you, like vacuum your car or something?

Well now that you mention it, I DO need a jacket duster...

Bogie1943 · Post by **Bogie1943** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:26 pm

At least I'm not the only one with 8 Indy jackets. lol Guess what... I still want more!

BOINKFFD · Post by **BOINKFFD** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:19 am

I only have 1 Last Crusade Wested HH. Someday I would like to get a Wested Goat Raiders.

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:21 pm

I've got just 2. A Disneyland Cooper Indy Jacket made with distressed finish leather, and a Wested Raiders jacket made of cowhide - undistressed. I have to thank Peter for making the pocket size custom for me. Years ago, I tried on one of the Wested jackets, and could not get my hands in the 'handwarmer' pockets. So I waited, then ordered one with the larger 'Cooper'? sized pockets. I love this jacket, and I do not plan on distressing it.

By the way, the Disney Cooper jacket has seen better days. While I can still wear it, it is not going to last much longer.

Indiana Jake

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:30 pm

These are nice jackets, but if I had it to do over again, I would own a G&B goat, USW VIP cow and a Wested lamb.

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:34 am

After 3 Rotla orders have only 1 off the rack Wested.

With great disappointment I must say I still do not have an SA jacket.
My 4th order was lost in the mail. Wested say they never received it.

The envelop I sent included good quality 5 gauge nickel zipper, 2 extremely hard to find black SA triglide buckles, and my ultimate SA list of specs.

I will send my 5th order when I find replacement buckles.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:07 am

I'm curious _, from all your jackets which one is your favorite, over the years ?

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:01 am

Thanks for your answer, it really make me want to have a TN, well one day if I win the lottery....

Anyway back on topic, I own just a Wested CS in novapelle

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:55 pm

0 jackets for me. After all these years, I'm still making my mind up on what would be the most SA Raiders option.

Road Warrior · Post by **Road Warrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:10 pm

0 jackets for me. After all these years, I'm still making my mind up on what would be the most SA Raiders option.

You have me intrigued sir.

1. How many years is "all these years"?
2. Have you narrowed it down to a couple of contenders? Who would those be?
3. You haven't seen ANYTHING that would do it for you?

I ask because the members on this forum are as fantatical as any I've seen regarding Indy jackets. Debate always rages on what's more screen accurate, but it seems like just about everybody has at least one jacket, regardless of whether they think it's dead accurate.

Personally, I think it's nigh impossible to get true "screen accuracy" in a new jacket. That's where break-in and life steps in.

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:02 pm

Well, I've been knocking around these parts since the days of Indyfan.com. And I've wanted the jacket since I was about thirteen. But I never wanted to have a whole wardrobe full of Indy jackets. Just one will be fine. Trouble is, there seem to be too many choices, as nothing entirely hits the nail on the head. I'm a bit obsessive about details, and I don't want to get one and then start noticing mistakes on it. It'd drive me crazy.

The Todd's jackets seem to be best for Raiders SA, but I guess I'm just patiently holding out to see if anything else comes up. Being in the UK, my dearest wish is that Wested comes up with the goods. They do seem to be gradually improving. I just don't get why they can't simply hit the nail on the head and be done with it. It's frustrating, as though they choose to deliberately miss the target by a little each time to keep people coming back for more. Although I'm sure that's not really the case.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:55 am

Satipo wrote:Well, I've been knocking around these parts since the days of Indyfan.com. And I've wanted the jacket since I was about thirteen. But I never wanted to have a whole wardrobe full of Indy jackets. Just one will be fine. Trouble is, there seem to be too many choices, as nothing entirely hits the nail on the head. I'm a bit obsessive about details, and I don't want to get one and then start noticing mistakes on it. It'd drive me crazy.

The Todd's jackets seem to be best for Raiders SA, but I guess I'm just patiently holding out to see if anything else comes up. Being in the UK, my dearest wish is that Wested comes up with the goods. They do seem to be gradually improving. I just don't get why they can't simply hit the nail on the head and be done with it. It's frustrating, as though they choose to deliberately miss the target by a little each time to keep people coming back for more. Although I'm sure that's not really the case.

Hey, you're in LONDON! Why you don't go directly to Peter and ask for your perfect custom jacket?

Satipo · Post by **Satipo** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:30 am

Well, I guess I'm just too lazy to get a definitive list of SA specifications together. I wouldn't trust myself to come up with all of them anyway. That's why Todd's options are appealing, because I wouldn't have to research all the little details myself.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:58 pm

But Wested is THE MAKER!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:41 pm

Satipo wrote:. They do seem to be gradually improving. I just don't get why they can't simply hit the nail on the head and be done with it. It's frustrating, as though they choose to deliberately miss the target by a little each time to keep people coming back for more.

Do you mean THIS??:

How Many? Confessions please

How many jackets do you have

How Many? Confessions please