My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
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My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
Well, I just checked UPS tracking and my Todd's Standard XL is in my state now! I couldn't be more excited. (Okay, well I COULD be more excited, but only if Todd would've had size 11 boots in stock when I ordered...not his fault). Anyway, updates and pictures to come!
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I don't own one of Todd's jackets, but from what I've seen and read on this forum you will probably be very pleased with it when it arives. It will probably also surprise you in another way: a lot of people have stated and proven with pics that Todd's jackets are a lot more durable than the "costume jacket" it is refered to as being would sugest.
Once it arives wear it in good health and be sure to post pics.
Regards, Geert
Once it arives wear it in good health and be sure to post pics.
Regards, Geert
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GOOD for you.
May I offer a piece of personal advice?
If you stay with this hobby long, may I suggest that no matter what happens, never let that jacket go. You may or may not put on weight....you may or may not wear that new jacket into the ground.....you may see a better deal and it's a suggested trade....but no matter, just put that jacket back in your closet or collection as a reminder of where you started from.
Mine was a lambskin Wested. As time passed, I traded up for one of a different size and hide. To this day I still look back with regret of allowing that one to get away, as I remember opening that package and showing off that jacket to my family just as clearly today as if it happened this morning, and that was back in the mid 1990's. It was an important day, and I let it get away in my zeal for the 'next best thing'.
Don't blow it like I did. Enjoy it, but don't let it escape as time passes. There's only one 'first' of anything in life. There will be many others, but only one 'first'.
Just a suggestion.
Regards! Michaelson
May I offer a piece of personal advice?
If you stay with this hobby long, may I suggest that no matter what happens, never let that jacket go. You may or may not put on weight....you may or may not wear that new jacket into the ground.....you may see a better deal and it's a suggested trade....but no matter, just put that jacket back in your closet or collection as a reminder of where you started from.
Mine was a lambskin Wested. As time passed, I traded up for one of a different size and hide. To this day I still look back with regret of allowing that one to get away, as I remember opening that package and showing off that jacket to my family just as clearly today as if it happened this morning, and that was back in the mid 1990's. It was an important day, and I let it get away in my zeal for the 'next best thing'.
Don't blow it like I did. Enjoy it, but don't let it escape as time passes. There's only one 'first' of anything in life. There will be many others, but only one 'first'.
Just a suggestion.
Regards! Michaelson
maboot38 wrote:Let's not get carried away, Geert!
I might have said that in a way that comes across too stongly, but I still believe it is great advice. I mean: how many times have we let all tangible evidence of a moment that was magical to us slip through or fingers? Be it a jacket, a first car you've never taken a picture of and stuff like that? This sudden realization sparked my previous post.
Regards, Geert
EDIT /b] Okay, taken my meds now, everything's fine now, we're all fine now, how are you?
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Perfect advice, Michaelson. You're so right on every account. My first Wested is the one jacket that I can't bring myself to sell. Even though I knew from day one that I had not yet found the holy grail it was my first and I just know if I ever let it go I will for some reason regret it. It is indeed where it all started from! You can't get to where you're going if you don't where you are coming from!Michaelson wrote:GOOD for you.
May I offer a piece of personal advice?
If you stay with this hobby long, may I suggest that no matter what happens, never let that jacket go. You may or may not put on weight....you may or may not wear that new jacket into the ground.....you may see a better deal and it's a suggested trade....but no matter, just put that jacket back in your closet or collection as a reminder of where you started from.
Mine was a lambskin Wested. As time passed, I traded up for one of a different size and hide. To this day I still look back with regret of allowing that one to get away, as I remember opening that package and showing off that jacket to my family just as clearly today as if it happened this morning, and that was back in the mid 1990's. It was an important day, and I let it get away in my zeal for the 'next best thing'.
Don't blow it like I did. Enjoy it, but don't let it escape as time passes. There's only one 'first' of anything in life. There will be many others, but only one 'first'.
Just a suggestion.
Regards! Michaelson
If you look at any of my posts you'll soon figure out I have the opposite problem as many here. I can't ever let anything go. It may be how one winds up with a ton of Indy jackets.... but I can't say I have any regrets when it comes to Indy gear either.
So yes, to Michaelson you listen!
I have a Todd's Standard now that I'm enjoying very much. Congrats! Please do post pics, it's always interesting to see the nuances of individual jackets. Wear it, enjoy it.
So yes, to Michaelson you listen!
I have a Todd's Standard now that I'm enjoying very much. Congrats! Please do post pics, it's always interesting to see the nuances of individual jackets. Wear it, enjoy it.
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Michaelson, thank you for the advice. I promise I will cherish this jacket. And trust me, I'm a guy who had Transformers, GI Joes, and Ninja turtles that would be priceless today but as you said of your jacket, "they got away", through yardsales, neglect, etc. You know, when I first started on this indygear adventure, I told myself that i just wanted "the look" and I'd always be satisfied with close-enoughs. well, all too soon, my close-enoughs stopped looking, well, close-enough. I've truly learned the meaning of SA, and it's the nuances, and sometimes you just gotta get the real thing (in some sense). So anyway, I promise to enjoy/take pics of/cherish/wear my new jacket to the fullest. One more step towards Indy madness!
Honestly when I sold my first Indy jacket (Wested dark lamb LC circa 2000) I never gave the sentimental value much thought.
However, I do miss my old Avirex A-2. I got it my junior year of high school and wore that thing for at least a decade. Out of my current Indys, I think the only one that has the potential to last a decade is the US Wings LE.
However, I do miss my old Avirex A-2. I got it my junior year of high school and wore that thing for at least a decade. Out of my current Indys, I think the only one that has the potential to last a decade is the US Wings LE.
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Without a doubt it is the Raiders reproduction jacket that Tony Nowak made for me. But it's the holy grail jacket for reasons different to me than what I might have predicted. This jacket, for me (others opinions certainly may differ, we're all different!), as just a jacket has no equal. All of that is certainly open for debate. But it was the realization that came once I got it that it represents so much more to me than just a Raiders jacket on a personal level. In the end it was about the journey, about friendship and staying true to myself.maboot38 wrote:Junior, what IS your holy grail, if you don't mind me asking?
I hope that everyone that is on a similar journey is able to find their own grail jacket whether it be a Wested, G&B, Tony Nowak, Walmart, whatever!
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My jacket is finally here! It's amazing. It's very light, in terms of weight, which I had heard before and it's a great dark color. It fits perfectly, at least I think so, so thanks to everyone who gave me advice in my previous thread. Anyway, without further stalling, I give you the pics!
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blueoakleyz: all three!
Redinight: you just made my day! I made that holster using an old leather-ish suitcase and the pattern from the indygear site. It was time consuming but now I know it was worth it.
Thanks for the comments everyone! And just in case anyone is curious about sizing, the jacket's XL, I'm 6'0, 190lbs with broad shoulders and a fairly long torso, and I think it fits perfectly
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Redinight: you just made my day! I made that holster using an old leather-ish suitcase and the pattern from the indygear site. It was time consuming but now I know it was worth it.
Thanks for the comments everyone! And just in case anyone is curious about sizing, the jacket's XL, I'm 6'0, 190lbs with broad shoulders and a fairly long torso, and I think it fits perfectly
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here's the link to my holster thread for Redinight and others who are interested!
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Re: My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
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I'm surprised that the standard XL fit you. I stand 6'1" and weigh 195, and when I tried an XL on, the jacket was entirely too small. The sleeves sat about two inches above my wrists, and although my waist is not big (32-34 depending on the pants), it felt very constrictive when I tried zipping it up. I now have a pre-owned Todd's custom in 44L, and its fit is perfect. The sleeves are exactly what I was looking for, and it's a comfortable snug fit when I zip it up. I've seen mixed comments about the sizing for the Todd's standards, which makes me wonder if they are all made in the same place overseas. Regardless, in your pics, the jacket looks spot on. Enjoy it, and definitely listen to Michaelson's sage advice. Cheers.
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I'm surprised that the standard XL fit you. I stand 6'1" and weigh 195, and when I tried an XL on, the jacket was entirely too small. The sleeves sat about two inches above my wrists, and although my waist is not big (32-34 depending on the pants), it felt very constrictive when I tried zipping it up. I now have a pre-owned Todd's custom in 44L, and its fit is perfect. The sleeves are exactly what I was looking for, and it's a comfortable snug fit when I zip it up. I've seen mixed comments about the sizing for the Todd's standards, which makes me wonder if they are all made in the same place overseas. Regardless, in your pics, the jacket looks spot on. Enjoy it, and definitely listen to Michaelson's sage advice. Cheers.
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Very nice advice. Unless, of course, you're talking about ex-wives. In that case, you're better off letting the first one(s) go.Michaelson wrote:Enjoy it, but don't let it escape as time passes. There's only one 'first' of anything in life. There will be many others, but only one 'first'.
Regards! Michaelson
Re: My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
I'll have to third (or whatever) Michaelson's advice even though I've not been in the jacket game anywhere near as long. My first Indy jacket was a Wings CE and I just loved that thing. I sold it after I got my TN Crystal Skull since they were so similar but I already know that it was a bad decision and I'm going to regret that one.
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Re: My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
i am 5' 8" tall and 180 pounds, i ended up picking up two standards, xl is a little snugg about the shoulders but really looks great on, i think the the waist and length of the jacket suit me a little better also, xxl is the most comfortable (and durable) jacket i own, fits more like a temple of doom jacket, i love em' both
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Re: My first real Indy Jacket (Now with pics!)
I'm very impressed with Todd's jacket.. though I bought a Wested.. go figure. ha Green, it looks broken in out of the box!
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