Wested's HERO jacket...

Zoltar · Post by **Zoltar** » Fri May 04, 2012 9:00 am

my Hero should be on it's way back from Wested today, I sent it in for a minor alteration

CRB · Post by **CRB** » Fri May 04, 2012 12:52 pm

ReturningSon wrote:yes, please do!

Here you go:

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri May 04, 2012 6:38 pm

Looks dang good to me!

Rudolf · Post by **Rudolf** » Sat May 05, 2012 7:07 am

Very happy with my (non SA! HERO jacket) from wested.

Requested to the same length as my Custom RoLa Jacket from 2009 ie 28 inches long, see the Link http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=44509
Size 46, the purpose was to have a winter jacket that I can fit a heavy sweater underneath.

The strange thing is that the hero model behaves an act longer than the RoLa jacket, around 2 inches!
I guess it has to do with the off shoulder cut and the higher collar hole?

Anyway I like it!
Somehow, the jacket has that sloppy raiders feeling

The problem when you go up in size on these jackets they quickly lose that SA look. The pockets are too small, sidestraps are too low, the pockets are too low, etc.

That's the problem if you're tall, you rapidly lose proportions

And just for fun

me and Devil.

Enjoy ! Cheers / Joakim

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sat May 05, 2012 7:53 am

Wow, why didn't Wested upscale the pockets? They look so tiny!

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sat May 05, 2012 8:06 am

Admittedly, Wested does seem to have a bit of an issue in keeping things proportional...
but, daaaaannnnng that's still a pretty nifty lookin' jacket!

Rudolph, those photos of yours look FANTASTIC!

Love 'em!

GREAT job!

Rudolf · Post by **Rudolf** » Sat May 05, 2012 5:11 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote:Admittedly, Wested does seem to have a bit of an issue in keeping things proportional...
but, daaaaannnnng that's still a pretty nifty lookin' jacket!

Rudolph, those photos of yours look FANTASTIC!

Love 'em!

GREAT job!

Thanks Mitch

Rudolf · Post by **Rudolf** » Sat May 05, 2012 5:23 pm

Tundrarider wrote:Great pics, Joakim!!!

The "understated" (if you will) pockets and collar are part of what I love about my Expedition. (Pockets are around 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" and it's a 44T)

Great gear shots! My favorite (of course ) is the partial zipped shot in #3.

Thanks Michael
Sounds like your pockets are the same size as on my jacket then, but would have needed to be 9 x 8

But again I like it!

Zoltar · Post by **Zoltar** » Tue May 08, 2012 7:44 am

CRB wrote:
ReturningSon wrote:yes, please do!
Here you go:

CRB's hide looks nothing like the Shrunken Lamb I recieved, I'm expecting mine back today I'll get some pictures taken. There seems to be a huge variation in this hide! This definatly has a much better look than the uniform colour I have.

CRB · Post by **CRB** » Tue May 08, 2012 9:56 am

Ah but mine started off different - I've given it a coat of neatsfoot oil, given it a light soaking, put it through the tumble dryer and sandpapered it all over. And funny enough it feels like it's getting bigger !

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Tue May 08, 2012 2:53 pm

Becoming unshrunk?
Actually, mine looks pretty similar, although all I've done is wet it and wear it. It's gained loads of scuffs and highlights and looks genuinely old.

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Sun May 20, 2012 2:11 pm

I've received my Hero in dk brown lamb few days ago. First thought - amazing. I love the collar width and length, that's what I was looking for in Indy jacket. Second plus - Wested followed my pocket size specs.
There is one problem however. I've ordered it with 26" back and 27.5" sleeves. Sleeves are perfect length, but I think that the jacket is simply too long. The back without collarstand is as long as the stormflap with collarstand, another win in my book. You know that I'm tall guy, last time I've measured myself, it was 6ft 3.5" (191+cm). Front falls at about the same place as my old ROTLA, back falls shorter, which I like.
I have measured it and guess what? The back is 64.5cm (25.4") long from under collarstand to hem, and front is the same length - 64.5cm (25.4"). That is too long in that pattern, especially when I want to have the short jacket, just like in the movie.
I'm returning it and going with shorter back. But what back length should I order?
I usually wear pants 2+ in below my bellybutton, not as high as HF in the series. I know that the jacket will shrink with wear, but I don't know what should I do.
Sorry, I can't take any pics, as I left my camera at home.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:36 am

whiskyman wrote:Here'S a video of both jackets to show how thex hang and move. Actually the SL is looking better. You can see why I ordered it a little longer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwXOTjBa ... e=youtu.be

"This video has been removed by user" =(

That's depressing.

RayROnline · Post by **RayROnline** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:46 am

CRB wrote:It's the new arrival of shunken lamb

I may have missed if this has been answered...I tried to find the info, but...

Can someone give me an idea of the SL here as compared to a TODDS Standard? As we all know, Todds is very light, like a plastic windbreaker, yet sturdy and has a great pattern. I am interested in the weight, for lack of a better word. And I must have that Raiders Opening Idol Scene look and fit. The Todds Med. fits me perfectly.

I have several Indy Jackets, they are all too heavy! (even though they look fine...except for the Todds which is too light). I want a nice spring/ fall, 40's to 60"s outside coat, not a heavy winter heater. This sure looks right, but I've been fooled too many times to trust my eyes.

Any Advice?

CRB · Post by **CRB** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:55 am

It's heavy for lamb, mine weighed 1.7Kg

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Mon May 21, 2012 12:17 pm

It's heavier than regular lamb, but it doesn't feel heavy to wear - if that makes much sense!

indy1936 · Post by **indy1936** » Tue May 29, 2012 10:37 pm

The jacket bug has hit me again! I just ordered my 6th Raiders jacket since 1997 (5 Wested, plus 1 USWings Legend)! This is the only place I can reveal that and not get looked at like I'm crazy.

It's a Seal Brown Lambskin Hero in size 46. I asked for a 26.5 back length. I usually order a 27 from Wested but that wasn't an option on the order form. I let them know this in an email.

How do you guys who own a standard Raiders and a Hero feel about the length? I've read here that the Hero is fitting both longer and shorter than a similar length Raiders. Do any of you tall guys have an opinion? I'm 6'2".

thanks!

Rick Deckard · Post by **Rick Deckard** » Wed May 30, 2012 12:15 am

RayROnline wrote:
CRB wrote:It's the new arrival of shunken lamb
I may have missed if this has been answered...I tried to find the info, but...

Can someone give me an idea of the SL here as compared to a TODDS Standard? As we all know, Todds is very light, like a plastic windbreaker, yet sturdy and has a great pattern. I am interested in the weight, for lack of a better word. And I must have that Raiders Opening Idol Scene look and fit. The Todds Med. fits me perfectly.

I have several Indy Jackets, they are all too heavy! (even though they look fine...except for the Todds which is too light). I want a nice spring/ fall, 40's to 60"s outside coat, not a heavy winter heater. This sure looks right, but I've been fooled too many times to trust my eyes.

Any Advice?

If the Todd's standard is too light, try to pick up a used Bantu Wind. That's the first Todd's jacket that I've owned, and while I hear that the standard is windbreaker light, the Bantu Wind is quite substantial without being heavy. I don't think Todd liked the leather for some reason, but I think it's a great combination of a thicker lambskin with a lightweight feel.

indy1936 · Post by **indy1936** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:47 pm

Has anyone had any issues with a Wested coming to the USA via DHL? It looks like the jacket has been in a "Clearance Delay: DHL needs further information from the importer" for days now. The DHL rep says this is a standard message and they don't need info (which contradicts what they tracking says). I've heard some horror stories about DHL.

thanks guys

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:12 pm

indy1936 wrote:The jacket bug has hit me again! I just ordered my 6th Raiders jacket since 1997 (5 Wested, plus 1 USWings Legend)! This is the only place I can reveal that and not get looked at like I'm crazy.
It's a Seal Brown Lambskin Hero in size 46. I asked for a 26.5 back length. I usually order a 27 from Wested but that wasn't an option on the order form. I let them know this in an email.

How do you guys who own a standard Raiders and a Hero feel about the length? I've read here that the Hero is fitting both longer and shorter than a similar length Raiders. Do any of you tall guys have an opinion? I'm 6'2".

thanks!
-Harry

I was wondering about this too. I'm 6'4" though and want to get the Dark brown lamb Hero and was wondering if anyone had pics. Wanted to see that, the shrunken lamb is tempting though.

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:25 am

I'm 6'3" and have ordered Hero with 26.5" back and it was too long. I have returned it and have them make me a new one, with 25" back. Believe me, even if you are tall, go with shorter back than usual, because that pattern makes that it falls at about the same place as my ROTLA with 27" back (front especially). And the jacket was short, so don't make a coat out of it. If you want longer jacket, go with standard raiders.
Mine should arrive in about 10 days. I will post some review when it comes.

CM · Post by CM » Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:54 am

I'm fascinated that the pattern slides around so much it can seem so much longer.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:48 am

tomek9210 wrote:I'm 6'3" and have ordered Hero with 26.5" back and it was too long. I have returned it and have them make me a new one, with 25" back. Believe me, even if you are tall, go with shorter back than usual, because that pattern makes that it falls at about the same place as my ROTLA with 27" back (front especially). And the jacket was short, so don't make a coat out of it. If you want longer jacket, go with standard raiders.
Mine should arrive in about 10 days. I will post some review when it comes.

Did you take pics? Where did it fall on you, and did you measure how long it was? If you order 26.5, you should get 26.5. 25" seems too short. I'd rather have it too long than too short, especially being tall.

Rudolf · Post by **Rudolf** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:39 am

JC
I'm 9,5 and if you look at my pictures a little higher up on this page you will see my jacket when it was new, exactly 28 long!
Would say that 26 had been more moderate, but I'm happy with a slightly longer jacket when the plan was to have it as a winter jacket.
I would say that the hero jacket falls 1,5 - 2 inches further down than the other jackets.....

/Cheers

indy1936 · Post by **indy1936** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:40 am

Thanks for the input guys. I ended up ordering a 46 with back length of 27. I'll post some pics and sizing info when it arrives. Hopefully it has the smaller yoke!

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:02 pm

Sorry no pics. It falled well below my belt in my jeans with modern cut and rise. Imagine that with Indy style pants with high rise. I will post some pics when the new one comes.
Keep fingers crossed!

Jacket length is a matter of everybody's taste, but when you decide for particular pattern, my thinking is to go with the optimal length, similiar to what I see on screen and not changing it to my liking. Want to have a Hero jacket? Go with length which will look like on screen (that's why every vendor made their jackets). Want to have just Indy jacket? Go with another one, adjusted to your liking.
Cheers

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:25 pm

I received my new Hero yesterday and it is awesome. Best jacket I have ever owned, and most SA. Just right length, I love how the back is shorter than front when on shoulders. It's just covers my belt on jeans. The cut is very comfortable, better than my previous Rotla. When I wear it, I just feel like it jumped out of screen to get on my back, great job Peter and the crew

I'll post some pics soon.

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:47 pm

awesome, Tomek . so glad you found one that you really like. can't wait for the pics!

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:07 am

Yep, it's great, btw the yoke is 5" high. Now it needs some breaking in to get rid of the fashion jacket look and gain some character. Pics later today.

IndyBrit · Post by **IndyBrit** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:22 am

Tomek.. are you in Warsaw now?

tomek9210 · Post by **tomek9210** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:58 pm

Yes, PM sent.
I've managed to take some pics. It's a dark brown lamb, but in that light it looks like Raven bar chocolate jacket. I love it.
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kwad · Post by **kwad** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:07 pm

Very nice Tomek!
I like the look of the dark brown lamb

Gorak · Post by **Gorak** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:55 am

Really great fit, Tomek. I know that was a big contention with you and it seems your perserverence paid off. Now break that sucker in!

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:29 pm

Tomek, great looking jacket.

I ordered mine with a 26.5" back even though we're about the same height and you said yours was too long. I like my jacket a bit longer for an Indy jacket. I think for us tall guys a "longer" jacket looks better. But its all about taste. We'll see how mine is once I get it, it was dispatched today. I should get it next week.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:52 am

This JACKET looks so good and thin! Enjoy the heck out of it! Is there "authentic brown" version available from this leather? Again,SO thin!

CRB wrote:
ReturningSon wrote:yes, please do!
Here you go:

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:33 am

tomek9210 wrote:Yes, PM sent.
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pdraycott · Post by **pdraycott** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:13 am

May be tempted with one of these. There are quite a few in wested clearance corner. Seem like a bargain. What do u guys think?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:28 am

Yeah, people are changing their sizes... seems like they are ignoring the fact that the back 'sounds' too short but really isn't and ordering them too long. So a few have come back because they are too long! D'oh!

IndianaChris711 · Post by **IndianaChris711** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:25 pm

Thinking of placing an order for a SL Hero pretty soon. Anything I should know about ordering a Hero jacket as far as size goes. I have a size 40 from wested, and it was a custom, and it fits great. I was just wondering if there is any adjustments on the back measurements sleeve measurements or anything else I should be concerned with.

Regards,

IndianaChris711

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:31 pm

I would suggest talking to Peter and seeing if it might be advisable to go down a size. I am usually between a 38 and 40, but with the Hero, for me, the 38 was definitely the way to go.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:45 pm

Hello IC,

You still have that gray Raiders hat?

I ordered my normal size and it fit fine in the chest. However, you might want to know that the jacket is constructed to fit a thin guy, with long arms and somewhat of a thin, short torso, like the the original Raiders jacket made for HF. Keep that in mind. The sleeves and armhole diameters are noticeably narrower than any of his other patterns. I would rank them from fullest cut to thinnest...Raiders, RoLA, HERO. I made the slight mistake of adding to the length of the torso, and it was not needed. Also, since the jacket hangs off the shoulders and if you order your normal sleeve length, it might be slightly too long in the sleeves (by approx. 1/4 to 1/2"), so compensate accordingly, would be my advice.

IndianaChris711 · Post by **IndianaChris711** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:29 pm

Texan Scott wrote:Hello IC,

You still have that gray Raiders hat?

I ordered my normal size and it fit fine in the chest. However, you might want to know that the jacket is constructed to fit a thin guy, with long arms and somewhat of a thin, short torso, like the the original Raiders jacket made for HF. Keep that in mind. The sleeves and armhole diameters are noticeably narrower than any of his other patterns. I would rank them from fullest cut to thinnest...Raiders, RoLA, HERO. I made the slight mistake of adding to the length of the torso, and it was not needed. Also, since the jacket hangs off the shoulders and if you order your normal sleeve length, it might be slightly too long in the sleeves (by approx. 1/4 to 1/2"), so compensate accordingly, would be my advice.

What you said about the Hero pretty much describes me, my arms are fairly long and I am a pretty thin guy, just got a bit of some weight in the gut region. I will have to think about sleeves length, I guess that is what concerned me, I will have to see what my sleeves length is on my previous Wested that fits me already and make some adjustments. Thanks for the information though much appreciated. As for the hat, it was sold. Did you buy I have trouble remembering. Take Care, and hopefully I can order one of these jackets as a b-day present for myself.

backstagejack · Post by **backstagejack** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:03 pm

Ijust saw Raiders in IMAX and I have to say.....this hero Jacket is looking better and better in my eyes. The collar spread was something I noticed alot during the movie.....

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:33 pm

I have just received a "Tibor Special"! One of his Hero jackets that was listed this past Tuesday, and what an amazing jacket it is! This one is thin, dark brown lamb, and looks to be very well made. Just surprised at how thin and light the leather is. This must have been much like the real deal? I'll post pics soon. Thank you, Tibor for truely an outstanding deal!

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:40 pm

ah, you got it!

well, u dont like anymore, u just send to me.

Tibor · Post by **Tibor** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:36 pm

Texan Scott wrote:I have just received a "Tibor Special"! One of his Hero jackets that was listed this past Tuesday, and what an amazing jacket it is! This one is thin, dark brown lamb, and looks to be very well made. Just surprised at how thin and light the leather is. This must have been much like the real deal? I'll post pics soon. Thank you, Tibor for truely an outstanding deal!

Glad to find a home for it. It is slightly lighter, and absolutely buttery soft and drapey. I really don't think the dark brown lamb is "darker" so much as "warmer", reddish tones. You are, of course, very welcome Tex. Wear it in good health!

Bubbletonic · Post by **Bubbletonic** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:25 pm

I've got a question about the hero jacket and wondered whether anyone could be of assistance here before I ask Wested.

I'd be ordering almost the smallest size, a 38. Chest measurement is around 35/36 but I planned on buying a 38 to allow for thicker clothing underneath in Winter and to allow a certain degree of slack for shrinkage. My worry is whether a 38 will be too large on my shoulders, I've read in this thread that people get a size smaller in Hero than they are used to simply because of the fit. So I'm about 35/36 around, 20 pit to pit and 21 on my shoulder measurement. I'd normally prefer slightly too large over too small. Maybe I'm over stressing about a small size difference, but I thought I'd ask first!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:47 pm

Basically, the Hero is an off the shoulders fit, but better to go right to the source and discuss that one with Peter. That way there would be no messups. If there is, he can make it right with you.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:43 pm

Bubbletonic wrote:I've got a question about the hero jacket and wondered whether anyone could be of assistance here before I ask Wested.
I'd be ordering almost the smallest size, a 38. Chest measurement is around 35/36 but I planned on buying a 38 to allow for thicker clothing underneath in Winter and to allow a certain degree of slack for shrinkage. My worry is whether a 38 will be too large on my shoulders, I've read in this thread that people get a size smaller in Hero than they are used to simply because of the fit. So I'm about 35/36 around, 20 pit to pit and 21 on my shoulder measurement. I'd normally prefer slightly too large over too small. Maybe I'm over stressing about a small size difference, but I thought I'd ask first!

I have a 38 and it measures 20.5 pit to pit. I have a 40-41 inch chest.

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:45 pm

nice jacket K! what skin? makes me want a new jacket and last year I said I was done... I guess it never ends eh?