Bantu Wind-ish, Todd's jacket thread...

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sat May 21, 2011 4:38 pm

I was debating on doing the entire jacket but I dont want to shrink it. I will do that with the xl when I get it.

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sat May 21, 2011 5:31 pm

darkhelmet wrote:Questions for those who got the uninsulated version. It still has a liner right?

Is it light enough to be used as a jacket in warmer weather?

Yes, the uninsulated is still lined (the liner is actually a very nice nylon. Its construction mirrors the shell of the jacket, with pleats in the back and a yoke).
And they are thin jackets, perfect for the warmer days (anything below 65 degrees, and I need to layer to keep warm).

Post by **Holt** » Sat May 21, 2011 8:00 pm

just a couple more pictures of the jacket now that I showered it and let it dry to my shape. the jacket had alot of grain from the start but now she is even more grainy which I love!

and a side shot. think of Indy hanging up his whip after stupido almost fell down the gap.

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Sat May 21, 2011 10:18 pm

Cool grain Holt! (I think I'll leave mine, since the size is close and I'm happy with it..)..

And yes, it's now 29 degrees in Tokyo and I'm still wearing mine without much of a problem..Once the humidity kicks in it might be out...But in fresh sunshine it's not that hot at all...And when the sun goes down it's perfectly heated...Very interesting to see in action actually...(I know I look hot to everyone else though..LOL)

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Sun May 22, 2011 3:39 am

Over the past day I've been spraying mine with water over the rear sholder and upper back area...even draped a wet towel over there. Just about evry bit of snugness in this area has gone.
I'm seriously loving this thing. Never had ANY type of leather jacket that's been as light and wearable.

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:24 am

The leather on the Standard is even lighter.

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:34 am

HDRnR wrote:The leather on the Standard is even lighter.

Good thing that I've got one coming....
(yeah, I've gone a tad 'jacket crazy')

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:02 pm

I am really happy I purchased the Bantu Wind.

The lambskin used is strong... Almost like goatskin. The graining is not too over-the-top, but enough.. Just how I like it.

This is "The" Raiders Jacket to me in fit, color, and drape. Here are a few pics.. The jacket on the left is a 2007 Todd's Custom in calfskin.

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Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:07 pm

In terms of looks, this jacket can compete with just about anything out there and hold its own.

Indyzane · Post by **Indyzane** » Sun May 22, 2011 4:24 pm

Technonut wrote:I am really happy I purchased the Bantu Wind. The lambskin used is strong... Almost like goatskin. The graining is not too over-the-top, but enough.. Just how I like it.

This is "The" Raiders Jacket to me in fit, color, and drape. Here are a few pics.. The jacket on the left is a 2007 Todd's Custom in calfskin.

Click To Enlarge:

Best pictures I've seen so far! (besides your pics TEX!

) Thanks so much for posting them, this does it for me I'm ordering now!

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:30 pm

Holt, looks awesome.

manpurse · Post by **manpurse** » Sun May 22, 2011 9:39 pm

just got my jacket. i love it. greatest jacket i've ever owned. maybe i'll post pics later

RaidersBash · Post by **RaidersBash** » Sun May 22, 2011 10:25 pm

HDRnR wrote:The leather on the Standard is even lighter.

My Standard is 8 ounces lighter, but it's a medium and my Bantu is a large.

darkhelmet · Post by **darkhelmet** » Sun May 22, 2011 10:39 pm

Jeez...you guys got me really excited

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun May 22, 2011 11:15 pm

A Todd's BW for $99 or $79 is something to be excited over! $\:D/$

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sun May 22, 2011 11:46 pm

Finally got some pics taken, so here ther are;

The length in the back fits me perfectly. Don't judge the length by the jeans pockets. I've lost about 20lbs since I bought them and had to hike them up for the photo so I wouldn't look like I'm "saggin'". Although the body length was right, I had to let the sleaves out by 1".

This one is about as close to the true color of the jacket. It can go from a nice chocolatey brown to almost black, depending on the lighting. I think Todd really nailed the color with this leather.

Here's a close up on some of that wonderful grain.

I like this picture as it shows that the jacket is not a form fitting, trim jacket. It is quite roomy, but, the drape of the leather makes it look trim when your arms are down.

And finally, a slightly blurry action shot, just because I wanted to play with my airsoft gun (also purchased from Todd).

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Sun May 22, 2011 11:58 pm

Cool pics Kwad.....Size is spot on!

And yeah, I LOVE this jacket..Really...It's the best thing I've bought, and even better considering what I paid for it...I've said it before, but Todd really did do THE job this time round..

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon May 23, 2011 10:50 am

Nice jacket, kwad! That one looks like a keeper!

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Mon May 23, 2011 3:15 pm

Thanks guys!

Yes, this jacket is definately a keeper.
Best lookin' Raiders jacket I've ever had! (Best fitting too. I've had customs that didn't fit this well.)

Adirondack Jones · Post by **Adirondack Jones** » Mon May 23, 2011 4:16 pm

From my lips to God's ears... I may be done buying Indiana Jones jackets. This Bantu Wind jacket is great.. the fit.. the color... the grain. It's the whole package. Nice job, Todd...

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:24 pm

...now if we just had a big ship to catch?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:26 pm

Adirondack Jones wrote:From my lips to God's ears... I may be done buying Indiana Jones jackets. This Bantu Wind jacket is great.. the fit.. the color... the grain. It's the whole package. Nice job, Todd...

Just wondering why he is not sourcing the same type of leather for the regular run of jackets? Good stuff!

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:35 pm

I'm about to have one in the bazaar for Todd's price with free shipping CONUS (XL 1st quality). Pm me before it goes up!

Post by **Holt** » Mon May 23, 2011 6:41 pm

why? didn't like it?

darkhelmet · Post by **darkhelmet** » Mon May 23, 2011 8:06 pm

I'll take it off your hands Hollowed if its still available.

tmurph · Post by **tmurph** » Mon May 23, 2011 8:10 pm

If he does source the same type of leather for a regular run of jackets I will be picking up one of those too!

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Mon May 23, 2011 8:41 pm

Its just a little too light a hide for my tastes. I'm used to my wested goat and when I wear that, I know I have a leather jacket on. For those wanting a light jacket though, this one will definitely work!

damieneo · Post by **damieneo** » Mon May 23, 2011 9:33 pm

kwad wrote:Finally got some pics taken, so here ther are;

The length in the back fits me perfectly. Don't judge the length by the jeans pockets. I've lost about 20lbs since I bought them and had to hike them up for the photo so I wouldn't look like I'm "saggin'". Although the body length was right, I had to let the sleaves out by 1".

This one is about as close to the true color of the jacket. It can go from a nice chocolatey brown to almost black, depending on the lighting. I think Todd really nailed the color with this leather.

Here's a close up on some of that wonderful grain.

I like this picture as it shows that the jacket is not a form fitting, trim jacket. It is quite roomy, but, the drape of the leather makes it look trim when your arms are down.

And finally, a slightly blurry action shot, just because I wanted to play with my airsoft gun (also purchased from Todd).

Kwad,

The BW looks great on you! Might I say, even better than the Legend Cowhide which you showed sometime ago.
It's just too bad there's no medium for this jacket. Really love the leather and overall style. Just hoping that Todd might release a medium, even if it's a corrected version and higher price, still a definite keeper.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon May 23, 2011 11:27 pm

Technically, is the material a nylon liner?

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Tue May 24, 2011 3:23 pm

damieneo wrote: Kwad,

The BW looks great on you! Might I say, even better than the Legend Cowhide which you showed sometime ago.
It's just too bad there's no medium for this jacket. Really love the leather and overall style. Just hoping that Todd might release a medium, even if it's a corrected version and higher price, still a definite keeper.

Thanks Damieneo,

Although the Legend also fits me quite well, it just fits in a totally different way than the Todd's.
I love my Legend. It is a very nice looking, well built jacket, but the Todd's just gives off way more of a "Raiders" vibe.

TS,

The liner feels like nylon to me (just not as polished and satin-ey smooth as the ones used by US Wings).

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 24, 2011 5:19 pm

Wow, these things look even more like the film jacket than the TN's. Can someone tell us what their jacket weighs?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue May 24, 2011 6:54 pm

...fish scales anybody? My XL is about 2.8 lbs.

I thought the lining was either poly or nylon but wasn't sure.

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Tue May 24, 2011 8:03 pm

Large...2nd quality...no insulation..

1.162kg = 40.98 ounces

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 24, 2011 8:23 pm

darthbish wrote:Large...2nd quality...no insulation..

1.162kg = 40.98 ounces

Thanks. That is light. My goat weighs 1.75 kilos

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Tue May 24, 2011 8:45 pm

CM wrote:
darthbish wrote:Large...2nd quality...no insulation..

1.162kg = 40.98 ounces

Thanks. That is light. My goat weighs 1.75 kilos

and as a fellow Victorian, delivery time was exactly a week from Todds to me

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:16 am

CM wrote:
darthbish wrote:Large...2nd quality...no insulation..

1.162kg = 40.98 ounces

Thanks. That is light. My goat weighs 1.75 kilos

For those of us who are metric 'dumb', that conversion is about 2.5+ pounds vs 3.8+ pounds.

I'm one of the 'us'. I had to google it.

As CM says, a pretty hefty difference!

Regards! Michaelson

darkhelmet · Post by **darkhelmet** » Wed May 25, 2011 3:05 pm

Just got mine... one word.. awesome.

I love leather jackets and own several and this one just became my favorite. It is very light...perfect for most year round use, which is nice because all of my others are heavy.

Todd's out did themselves with this offer. If you don't have one, I suggest picking one up before they are gone. One of the best IJ deals you will come across.

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Thu May 26, 2011 10:31 pm

Just got my xl, it is not that much larger than the large and actually looks better on me, even tho I have a 43 chest. You guys that are mediums should check out the large. The hide on this one is even nicer than my first Bantu, my first one had nice grain but this one is even heavier with alot of that striated grain. Todd you rock

Obi Sean Kenobi · Post by **Obi Sean Kenobi** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:02 pm

Hey guys, thinking about buying one of these.

I'm about 6'2" and wear a 44L jacket.

I generally like my clothes to "fit", not baggy, but not tight either.

Should i get the XL or the L?

Need advice from the experts!

Thanks
Sean

Joeyeah_right · Post by **Joeyeah_right** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:46 pm

Obi Sean Kenobi wrote:Hey guys, thinking about buying one of these.

I'm about 6'2" and wear a 44L jacket.

I generally like my clothes to "fit", not baggy, but not tight either.

Should i get the XL or the L?

Need advice from the experts!

Thanks
Sean

Hi Sean,
I am 6'2" and wear a 44L and if you go back a page or so in this thread you will see my photos of me wearing the L and it is too small, so I have ordered an XL which should hopefully be with me in a few days and I will post more photos then, but I would definitely recommend you go for the XL

Joe

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:08 pm

Obi Sean,

I'm about 4" shorter than you, and the arms on my size Large jacket were just a tad too short (I had to let them out by 1").
I think at 6'2", a size Large would make you look like you were wearing your little brothers jacket.

Obi Sean Kenobi · Post by **Obi Sean Kenobi** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:41 pm

Thanks fellas!!

I've been a member here for years but don't post that often. Always find this crew to be one of the most helpful in "propdom".

Thanks!
Sean

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri May 27, 2011 5:01 pm

..so Obi Juan Kenobi would be your bro. south of the boarder?

indydude18 · Post by **indydude18** » Fri May 27, 2011 5:34 pm

Texan Scott wrote:..so Obi Juan Kenobi would be your bro. south of the boarder?

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sat May 28, 2011 11:07 am

I soaked the XL in warm water and let it dry in the sun yesterday. It is now barely larger than the L and has achieved an even higher level of awesomeness. Sleeve length is about the same as the L also. Pretty amazing how much it shrunk. All you medium's should seriously consider doing this with a Large. I'll try to get pics up soon.

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sat May 28, 2011 11:56 am

Got grain? Pics of XL Bantu with water and sun treatment

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sat May 28, 2011 6:17 pm

Wonder how much it would shrink if you added some dryer heat to it, hmmmm.
I recently did this with my US Wings SL, sleeve length is oh so much better.

Croft

PS, there was a member selling a L in the Bazzar, wonder if he ever sold it. Anyone know who it was, I'd send a pm his way.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat May 28, 2011 9:25 pm

Lots of grain in that jacket, HD. Wet or dry, the best bang for the buck in the forum, all considered.

HDRnR · Post by **HDRnR** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:56 am

Texan Scott wrote:Lots of grain in that jacket, HD. Wet or dry, the best bang for the buck in the forum, all considered.

No doubt, the XL had really nice grain to begin with but the soak and sun treatment just caused the grain to explode. Bang for buck indeed !!!

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sun May 29, 2011 4:42 pm

HDRnR

The XL looks good!
I agree that some of the medium guys should try soaking a large.
I sprayed mine down with a squirt bottle and wore it dry several times and it definately shrank.
I lost .75" in the back and some in the sleeves (not sure how much as the wrinkles took some of the length, but, had to let the sleeves out by 1" after wearing it a week.)