Nowak Jacket Owners Thread

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:42 pm

Aren't Todd's jackets noted for fitting 'small'?

orb · Post by **orb** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:45 pm

This was an early Todd Jacket. 2 years old now. It's a custom 42.
I bought it off from a cow member here. Name was whiskey... I forgot his complete nick...

regards

orb

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:56 pm

Probably whiskyman? I think he has sold a lot of jackets. The Todd's customs may be 'normally' sized, I've heard the specials are on the smaller side.

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:13 am

Yes whiskyman!
I'm still suprised that I got my TN jacket

I just waited 5 days! I still got the feeling I'm gonna wait on something.
I never felt this good after ordering a jacket. Tony even added a few pics.
Don't know if they have been already posted on COW.

Regards

orb

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:17 pm

KrYpToNiAn1 wrote:I love my TN, and am probably just being silly, but in all the pictures and publicity stills - the hero jacket is definitely a darker shade of brown than mine:

Hey, KrYpToNiAn1, I’d say your jacket is pretty close to at least one hero jacket:

Uncropped here:
http://a336.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/im ... 711e8f.jpg

- Mac

KrYpToNiAn1 · Post by **KrYpToNiAn1** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:21 pm

Awesome comparison Mac. K, I take back what I said... God, I love this jacket.

I like how in the picture you can see the reddish hue in the fedora too... proves to me that it's all in the lighting.

s.

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:42 am

Maybe someone finds this interesting.
I have ordered a TN Mutt jacket yesterday. I went for the 1:1 Shia sizing just with 0,5 added to the sleeves which made them 25 inch.
Tony gave me some measurements of the shia jacket:
Chest: 21 3/4 more 22 inch.
Waist: 38 inch
Shoulder to Bottom: 22,5 inch

The chest size is then the same as the Indy4 jacket with HF specs and that was for Shia! He's a very slim guy IMO.
I hope the Mutt jacket will fit me too.

Regards

orb

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:42 pm

38 inch waist?

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:55 am

Another picture outside with my TN CS Jacket.

and
http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/big/7426-l.jpg

I hope the sleeves will be soon there where they should

Regards

orb

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:35 pm

I just have ordered a TN Raiders jacket too.

Shrunken Lamb for sure.
Tony will ship it together with my Mutt jacket.
Waah I'm so excited

I will get this inscription:
RAIDERS
Custom Made Jacket for
Gerald K.
Limited Edition
# 14 / 888
California, USA
by Tony Nowak
“You want to talk to God?
Let’s go see him together,
I’ve got nothing better to do.”

Regards

orb

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:39 pm

Could've had mine for a lot less.

orb · Post by **orb** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:42 pm

No offense whiskeyman. I even save now on the shipping costs and can get a custom inscription and a bit longer jacket length. But I'm sure you will sell this jacket soon.

Regards

orb

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:44 pm

I've just seen that yours is No14 - mine is No15 - funny they should both go to Austria.
Mine will go to the highest bidder once I get it back from LA - it'll be a no-reserve auction.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:54 pm

Whiskey, can't believe you'd sell after how good it looked in the pics.......

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:01 pm

It does look terrific in pics, and it is a perfect Raiders cut and style - but the sad fact is that it is not the right practical jacket for me - which is why I've had to send it back to be repaired despite hardly wearng it.
I've had to accept that a screen accurate copy of the Raiders jacket - which I've desired for so many years - is just not the right leather jacket for me. No matter how perfect it looks.

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:08 pm

Wish it were my size.......I'm thinking of getting a second in cow ala Indy G........only reason I've gone to the CS recently is the cold weather......Remember what Ricardo said " It's better to look good than to feel good"....

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:16 pm

whiskyman wrote:I've just seen that yours is No14 - mine is No15 - funny they should both go to Austria.
Mine will go to the highest bidder once I get it back from LA - it'll be a no-reserve auction.

What size is it whiskyman?

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:22 pm

40/42 - slightly larger than Ford's
Storm flap: 23.5"
> Shoulder: 7"
> Sleeve 25.5"
> Back length 24.5"
> Armpit to armpit: 22"

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:13 pm

whiskyman wrote:It does look terrific in pics, and it is a perfect Raiders cut and style - but the sad fact is that it is not the right practical jacket for me - which is why I've had to send it back to be repaired despite hardly wearng it.
I've had to accept that a screen accurate copy of the Raiders jacket - which I've desired for so many years - is just not the right leather jacket for me. No matter how perfect it looks.

Why did yours need to be repaired? Was the picture of the hole in the sleeve of your jacket?

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:35 pm

The ripped sleeve was a Wested lamb.......Labrador problem......my Lab has been all over my TN and the only damage was drool I had to wipe off..... even let him curl up on it one night during the break in process !!

Yojimbo Jones · Post by **Yojimbo Jones** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:59 pm

There was another pic I recall seeing that Mac(?) posted of a ripped shrunken lamb sleeve... maybe?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:09 pm

Yojimbo Jones wrote:There was another pic I recall seeing that Mac(?) posted of a ripped shrunken lamb sleeve... maybe?

That was Whiskyman's TN1 Shrunk lamb. It's in for repairs.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:40 pm

Kt Templar wrote:
Yojimbo Jones wrote:There was another pic I recall seeing that Mac(?) posted of a ripped shrunken lamb sleeve... maybe?
That was Whiskyman's TN1 Shrunk lamb. It's in for repairs.

There must have been a post about it?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:54 pm

RCSignals wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:
Yojimbo Jones wrote:There was another pic I recall seeing that Mac(?) posted of a ripped shrunken lamb sleeve... maybe?
That was Whiskyman's TN1 Shrunk lamb. It's in for repairs.
There must have been a post about it?

There was, an Xmas tree did it.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:06 pm

Can't find the post.

is this photo it?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/Mac0/TN_WM.jpg

Looks like something pointed and sharp hooked it.
Probably just the photo but the leather looks fairly thick

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:39 pm

The post was on another board I think. There were comments about the leather being very fragile.

Yojimbo Jones · Post by **Yojimbo Jones** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:52 pm

RCSignals wrote:Can't find the post. is this photo it?

Yeah, that was the one I was referring to.

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:54 pm

RCSignals wrote:Can't find the post.

is this photo it?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/Mac0/TN_WM.jpg

Looks like something pointed and sharp hooked it.
Probably just the photo but the leather looks fairly thick

Yes, that's Whiskyman's, I nicked it from another board (hope that's OK Whisky).

Run in with a Christmas tree, as I recall, causing two rips.

- Mac

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:29 am

Mac could you tell me which board? send a Pm if need be. Thanks.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:04 pm

RCSignals wrote:Mac could you tell me which board? send a Pm if need be. Thanks.

Why does that even matter? I think the real point here is the fragility of this hide.

I think it was posted on another board during the christmas break of this one.

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:14 pm

It should be easy to find but it's nothing more than someone commenting on how they feel about the leather; an opinion. Are there rotting fish in Denmark?

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:19 pm

maybe whiskyman can explain what actually happened to cause this rip?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:17 pm

I posted in the other thread that it's really unfortunate that Whiskeyman's ripped. It is lamb and a run in with a sharp stick could do that. I wouldn't characterize the hide as fragile, however. Like I posted, it's embarrassing to say but my daughter who's directly in the middle of the terrible twos latched onto my shoulder. I realize a two year old biting isn't the same thing as a sharp stick but she really latched onto it and I was preparing myself not to go ballistic when she ripped out a chunk of lamb. I got her to let go and, after a discussion, I tentatively looked at my jacket. Not even a toothprint to show for the ordeal.

So, again, while it is lamb, I wouldn't characterize it as fragile.

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:13 am

It got torn while carrying a xmas tree. I was going to get it repaired locally, when it got damaged again - rather more seriously. I don't want to discuss it though as Tony is kindly sorting it out and making it good as new.
The only thing i will say about the shrunken lamb is that it is not the hide for me.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:35 am

whiskyman wrote:........
The only thing i will say about the shrunken lamb is that it is not the hide for me.

There's nothing wrong with that, it's been said many times it isn't for everyone.
Do you think you might get one in another hide after you sell this one?

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:48 am

I don't know what I'll do. Tony is being extemely kind in the matter, so it's perhaps ungrateful to sell it.
Most owners are more than happy with their IndyI jackets, which is what readers of this thread should remember.

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:07 am

whiskyman wrote:It got torn while carrying a xmas tree. I was going to get it repaired locally, when it got damaged again - rather more seriously. I don't want to discuss it though as Tony is kindly sorting it out and making it good as new.
The only thing i will say about the shrunken lamb is that it is not the hide for me.

Hi whiskyman!

I think you never should use any expensive leather jacket for something like this. I mean even the resin from the wood could make problems on any leather. It's the same like I would never go fishing with a leather jacket. The risk is just too high getting the hook caught in the leather

OK I'm not the best fisherman... But I think you got my point.

Regards

orb

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:42 am

For one interested in ordering an Indy 1 or Indy 4 jacket from Tony, is emailing him a valid option? Or is the phone the best or only way to deal with him?
I emailed him many moons ago regarding an Indy 4 jacket, but never heard anything back. Come to think of it, I called too, and left a voice message, and never heard anything back.
I'd rather email, due to the cost, but I guess I could try and call again.
I wish I'd perservered back in August; I'd love to have a nice Indy 4 from Tony. They look better with every new one I see here.

SpeedRcrX · Post by **SpeedRcrX** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:11 am

Kevin Anderson wrote:For one interested in ordering an Indy 1 or Indy 4 jacket from Tony, is emailing him a valid option? Or is the phone the best or only way to deal with him?
I emailed him many moons ago regarding an Indy 4 jacket, but never heard anything back. Come to think of it, I called too, and left a voice message, and never heard anything back.
I'd rather email, due to the cost, but I guess I could try and call again.
I wish I'd perservered back in August; I'd love to have a nice Indy 4 from Tony. They look better with every new one I see here.

E-mailing work just fine. But Tony like to deal on the phone, so there's a big chance he will call you back
Just put your phone number on your mail.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:54 am

TN CS owners, how is the arm movement in Tony's CS jacket?
Much 'ride up' with the arms raised? Are the armholes sensibly sized?
I'd love to see pics of someone wearing one with arms raised.
Not to go off topic, but I think it was Rundquist who showed a pic of him wearing a G&B with his arms raised, and it fitted so well. Didin't raise up, didn't look like he could fly. If Tony's CS has a similar sleeve setup, I'd get one in a heartbeat.

Post by **Holt** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:00 am

Im wondering too.

how big are the armholes on a CS jacket?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:50 am

I've never noticed any ride up on my Indy IV nor any flying squirrel effect.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:56 am

Hey, I was just looking through old posts in this thread, and was looking at your pics Crismans!
I saw the Indy 1, do you have a CS too? There's just so many posts to go through!

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:53 am

Yeah, I got my Indy IV first because I thought that it would be nice to have one from the original guy. I pecarded it, have wore it a lot, and it's pretty much become my favorite.

KrYpToNiAn1 · Post by **KrYpToNiAn1** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:37 pm

Crismans... can I (we) see some pics? I want to see what the jacket looks like with Pecards on it... how often do you apply it to keep it dark and shiny?

s.

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:48 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:TN CS owners, how is the arm movement in Tony's CS jacket?
Much 'ride up' with the arms raised? Are the armholes sensibly sized?
I'd love to see pics of someone wearing one with arms raised.
Not to go off topic, but I think it was Rundquist who showed a pic of him wearing a G&B with his arms raised, and it fitted so well. Didin't raise up, didn't look like he could fly. If Tony's CS has a similar sleeve setup, I'd get one in a heartbeat.

I can only speak for my CS, and I wonder if mine's sized right for me. It could be smaller and bigger (I'd like the arm holes to line up with my shoulders, and not drape past them, even though that seems SA, even though the chest could be roomier). Anyways, as a result I find it rides up a fair amount, the arm holes are huge, but there is no squirrel. Also find arm movement restrictive, more so than my other jackets.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:59 pm

Baldwyn wrote:
Kevin Anderson wrote:TN CS owners, how is the arm movement in Tony's CS jacket?
Much 'ride up' with the arms raised? Are the armholes sensibly sized?
I'd love to see pics of someone wearing one with arms raised.
Not to go off topic, but I think it was Rundquist who showed a pic of him wearing a G&B with his arms raised, and it fitted so well. Didin't raise up, didn't look like he could fly. If Tony's CS has a similar sleeve setup, I'd get one in a heartbeat.
I can only speak for my CS, and I wonder if mine's sized right for me. It could be smaller and bigger (I'd like the arm holes to line up with my shoulders, and not drape past them, even though that seems SA, even though the chest could be roomier). Anyways, as a result I find it rides up a fair amount, the arm holes are huge, but there is no squirrel. Also find arm movement restrictive, more so than my other jackets.

Didn't you wash and then put yours in a dryer though?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:04 pm

KrYpToNiAn1 wrote:Crismans... can I (we) see some pics? I want to see what the jacket looks like with Pecards on it... how often do you apply it to keep it dark and shiny?

s.

There's some pictures around in this thread, I think. I did a quick look for them (really quick) and couldn't find them.

I've only applied it once and the colors went back to normal. It has a great darker look when the Pecard's is freshly applied.

Baldwyn · Post by **Baldwyn** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:23 pm

RCSignals wrote:
I can only speak for my CS, and I wonder if mine's sized right for me. It could be smaller and bigger (I'd like the arm holes to line up with my shoulders, and not drape past them, even though that seems SA, even though the chest could be roomier). Anyways, as a result I find it rides up a fair amount, the arm holes are huge, but there is no squirrel. Also find arm movement restrictive, more so than my other jackets.

Didn't you wash and then put yours in a dryer though?[/quote]

Yup! I should have addressed the fit through Tony first, I guess. It's probably just my body-type. I'm smaller frame, but barrel shaped. So when I first got it, the shoulder seams hung past my shoulders and then stunk inwards pit-to-pit, with leather billowing unflattering. Now it fits better. That's why the disclaimer.

But please anyone chime in! I'm curious if the majority of people find this jacket has a better range of movement. I find the jacket binds at the shoulder, where you get that rotator-cuff crease. That crease restricts movement. Also, my jacket has big arm holes that causes the sleeves to ride up if I lift my arms up. From what I see on screen, this is accurate (note the grenade launcher scene). Moving inside the jacket is very nice, the lining material is superb.

But higher, smaller armholes, located at my pits seems to work well for movement, and I don't think this is a characteristic of the CS design. Just trying to give some feedback to Kevin. He might think about a TN Indy I instead...

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:32 pm

Has Tony contacted you recently Whiskeyman? I am having trouble getting a hold of time, called several times and emailed with no response...Do you know if he is on vacation?