USW owner w/ questions Re: Wested patterns

Arca Perdida · Post by **Arca Perdida** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:08 pm

I have a USW lamb already and I love it, but I'd really like to have a more custom fit jacket, like a Wested. My only complaint about my USW is that the sleeves are pretty baggy but also ride up quite a bit when driving.

So, I have some questions about different aspects of getting a new Wested.

1. Which pattern (Raiders, LC, CS) is less likely to have the baggy sleeves and which pattern has the least sleeve ride-up effect? I've read that where the arm holes are placed (higher/lower) affects this.

2. Would gussets help in any of the patterns as far as arm movement or am I better off without them?

3. Can one get an LC or CS without the press studs, or should one just get a Raiders at that point.

4. Which leather is warmer, washed goat or novapelle? I'm assuming they would both be warmer than my USW antique lamb?

Thanks!

Post by **Holt** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:10 pm

one word.

call Peter

bests
Holt

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:11 pm

That's two words.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Holt** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:11 pm

haha.ok-ok

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:17 pm

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:43 pm

Game, set and match to Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:45 pm

Regards! Michaelson

Arca Perdida · Post by **Arca Perdida** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:22 am

Ok, so I emailed Wested and heard back from Gemma.

She recommends underarm gussets to stop the jacket from riding up, although there was no answer on the question regarding which pattern has the least baggy sleeves and less ride up. I'm guessing from some other posts that the CS has baggier sleeves than the raiders. No idea which rides up less, other than that Gemma recommends underarm gussets as I mentioned above.

They can also do the LC/CS without press studs.

And she says the Novapelle is the "more hard wearing" than the washed goat (I think she means warmer as well, which was the original question).

Hope that helps anyone else with the same concerns.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:21 am

If I may venture an opinion...

Yes, nova will be warmer than goat. It's cowhide. I think the only leather warmer than cowhide is horsehide.

Sleeve ride-up won't be as much of a problem with goat or cowhide as it will with thinner leathers. Still, snugger sleeves will cling more, and there will be more ride-up. Physics. Why did it have to be physics?

Now, if you still want less baggy sleeves, the Raiders pattern will probably be the best choice. But again, you invite the riding up. I would say, be generous with sleeve length requests so it won't look too bad... to the highest knuckle of your thumb when your arm is down in the relaxed position. Works for me.

Gussets will not help sleeve ride-up. Only jacket body ride-up.

And that's all I have to say, because I'm afraid I'll type "ride-up" again if I'm not - D'Oh!

CM · Post by CM » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:39 am

Chewbacca Jones wrote:If I may venture an opinion...

Yes, nova will be warmer than goat. It's cowhide. I think the only leather warmer than cowhide is horsehide.

Sleeve ride-up won't be as much of a problem with goat or cowhide as it will with thinner leathers. Still, snugger sleeves will cling more, and there will be more ride-up. Physics. Why did it have to be physics?

Now, if you still want less baggy sleeves, the Raiders pattern will probably be the best choice. But again, you invite the riding up. I would say, be generous with sleeve length requests so it won't look too bad... to the highest knuckle of your thumb when your arm is down in the relaxed position. Works for me.

Gussets will not help sleeve ride-up. Only jacket body ride-up.

And that's all I have to say, because I'm afraid I'll type "ride-up" again if I'm not - D'Oh!

To paraphrase Dirty Harry, opinions are like bellybuttons, everybody has one. As I've said before, I've owned dozens of premium leather jackets and not one has ever ridden up in the sleeves. Not one has ever shrunk with age.

Also, the warmest leather I've had is goat. But only the Expedition goat with is thick and soft. The texture of this goat is flexible in a way cow rarely is unless it is cheap cow. So the goat wraps around you snuggly like a sweater, creating the most warmth. Just another.... opinion.

Cheers

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:33 am

Arca Perdida wrote:Ok, so I emailed Wested and heard back from Gemma.

You're very lucky: I NEVER receive any reply to my emails from Wested, and this is very annoying.

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:18 am

Ihave the or goat and my sleeves ride up when driving,but my a-2's did the same thing and they have the knitted cuffs. I would guess it suppose to do that because if they didn't when you had your arms at your sides the sleeves would look like your wearing your big brothers jacket. just my 2 cents hope things work out.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:28 am

Indiana Strones wrote:
Arca Perdida wrote:Ok, so I emailed Wested and heard back from Gemma.
You're very lucky: I NEVER receive any reply to my emails from Wested, and this is very annoying.

Realy? I have e-mailed Wested on many occasions and always recieved an e-mail back from Gemma before noon the next day. Are you sure they didn't come in as spam? Did you try e-mailing them from a different account?

There seems to be some kind of technical problem here, as this is not something that seems typical for Wested.

Regards, Geert

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:21 pm

I can say the same Wested has never failed to respond to one of my emails. I am still waiting on some sliders that were supposedly sent weeks ago but they have never failed to respond to direct communication.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:37 pm

I don't know. I sent an email with a request on saturday morning,and I'm still waiting. It's not a problem of anti-spam, as when I bought two jackets through ebay my email address worked perfectly.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:43 pm

I could be wrong, but I think they are closed on saturdays. Chances are you will have a reply before lunchtime tomorrow.

Regards, Geert

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:05 pm

I hope so.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:59 pm

Another day is gone... and no reply from Wested.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:08 pm

Indiana Strones wrote:Another day is gone... and no reply from Wested.

Strones, what address are you using?

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:48 am

Kt Templar wrote:
Indiana Strones wrote:Another day is gone... and no reply from Wested.
Strones, what address are you using?

wested@wested.com, I can't find the Gemma address (if any)...

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:39 am

Indiana Strones wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:
Indiana Strones wrote:Another day is gone... and no reply from Wested.
Strones, what address are you using?
wested@wested.com, I can't find the Gemma address (if any)...

Try gemma@wested.com

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:38 am

Kt Templar wrote:
Indiana Strones wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:
Indiana Strones wrote:Another day is gone... and no reply from Wested.
Strones, what address are you using?
wested@wested.com, I can't find the Gemma address (if any)...
Thanks!

Try gemma@wested.com

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:18 pm

Sent a new message to Gemma. Let's hope.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:20 pm

I had success with a message to Peter at peter@wested.com
Replied to me within 24 hours. I love Wested.

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:22 pm

It should. but in the meantime just keep an eye on your spam-box to make sure it doesn't end up in there.

Regards, Geert

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:23 am

I received today a reply from Gemma. Thanks to all for the help!