Club Obi Wan

rhboyd wrote:wwwwwwwWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no no.... It's ok... I'm patient.....





-r!

You can relax. I got my jacket yesterday as well. Unlike Michaelson, it's actually a bit lighter than I expected. Overall, I'm very pleased with the jacket. Wore it to work today!

binkmeisterRick wrote:Michaelson, you really do need to get your camera back, my friend.

Why? I LIKE hiding in the dark....

Das, if you compare the weight of this one to the cloth twill jacket he's replacing, you'd understand what I was referring to.

Still too muggy down here to wear it yet.

Regard! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:

binkmeisterRick wrote:Michaelson, you really do need to get your camera back, my friend.

Why? I LIKE hiding in the dark....

Das, if you compare the weight of this one to the cloth twill jacket he's replacing, you'd understand what I was referring to.

Still too muggy down here to wear it yet.

Regard! Michaelson

I understand now. I was tempted to get a cotton, but for some reason, it just didn't look right.

Once I saw the pictures for the demin, I knew I had to get it.

Though I have loved my cotton twill jacket since it was introduced, and it's probably the MOST worn of ALL my jacket rotation, I have to say you choose wisely in waiting for this one.

The cotton twill is a nice jacket, but a bit to high maintenance, as it's not a 'rough and ready' material like the denim, and has to be dry cleaned. Not a good idea when it's a fabric that is being worn as a daily wear jacket, and can get stuff spilled on it quite easily when traveling. (been there, done that, getting tired going to the dry cleaners! ) A couple folks here did try to put the twill jacket in their washing machines on gentle cycle, and it washed ok, but the cotton twill thread balled up on the surface, making it a really linty looking jacket from that point on. Once again, not a good thing.

This new denim jacket is dead on target for what we were discussing clear back at Indyfan. Fallguy was the first one to post the idea, then he and I did our best to get Peter, then David Hack of Wings to create some for us. Peter was busy with other projects at the time, and though David made a GREAT jacket, he stopped just short of making it right by never offering his version in dark brown! Needless to say, NO one wanted a knaki colored Indy jacket, so though folks did purchase it, sales were always tepid, and the jacket was eventually pulled from their line. Sad, as it WAS a top notch jacket....just wrong for OUR requirements.

So, I believe we've finally arrived. Now, to field test.......

Regards! Michaelson

honestly.... ONE picture????

C'mon.... help us out who sit and wait!!!!


-r!

Nope.

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson is afraid the camera will steal his soul

Ripper wrote: Michaelson is afraid the camera will steal his sole

What's a camera have to do with stealing parts of one's foot?

Maybe it's the soles of his Alden's he's worried about.

Silly me, I thought that meant it was after his fish.

......I fixed it, I cant spell to save my life.

Indiana Jerry wrote:Silly me, I thought that meant it was after his fish.

Just for the halibut? 8-[

For those who have ordered/received thier denim jackets, did you order
a standard, off the rack size, as per Wested's website, ie a size 42, 44, 46? Or can
they be ordered with slight mods like our regular Raiders jacket?

I ask because I always seem to need the sleeves on my jackets
shortened by about an inch or so, and I was wondering if Peter is
offering this on the denim jackets.

Flathead

Mine was an off the rack 44R.

Regards! Michaelson

holy moses! Mine too!!!

Michaelson... YOU GOT MINE!!!!

Seriously... we're the same size?! nifty!
-r!

I got a 40 off the rack and it fits great. Much better than normal off the rack clothes.

I wore mine exploring yesterday it did well in several ww2 bunkers and on a few cranes.

Michaelson wrote:Mine was an off the rack 44R.

Regards! Michaelson

That's the same size I am, if you don't mind how long are the arms? and how long is the overall jacket?

I've got a long torsoe and arms, so I want to know if I can get by with a standard.

Thanks,
Erin

yeah yeah!!!

Give us the goods, man... ALL the pertinent measurements!!!


-r!

Can't supply the info until tonight, as the jacket is not with me at the moment.

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:Mine was an off the rack 44R.

Regards! Michaelson

How are the sleeves on that one. I recall us both having problems with off the rack jackets normally being a little short in the sleeves.

Then I have no choice but to get one.

He's purposely made these a little longer. Far easier to shorten than remake!

Comparison shot with my G&B Dark Brown Lamb


I did a quick measure of my jacket (also a 44R ) and came pretty close to the measurements on Wested's website. So shoulders are ~6.8 inches and sleeve I measured at just over 25.25[/url]

Kt thanks for the pics wearing it, now I have a better idea of how it will fit, and Das, thanks for the sleeve measurements. You guys are alright.

I just got the green light to order one, when I get back form my trip.

Well, I finally made it home from work, but see the measurements have already been submitted, so, so much for my good intentions.

Jess, the sleeves are a perfect length, by the way.

Regards! Michaelson

oh this is torture!!!

I talked to Peter... I ALSO ordered a HH Raiders jacket, so he's gonna wait to send them out together.... argh!!! I'm wearing my beat up old cooper... and man... as much as I love it... it AIN'T cuttin' muster!!!

luv,
-r!

Oh, so you ordered a HH too, and we wear the same size?

Hey, Peter, you still have my address, don't you? Just ship his jacket over here if you don't mind.... 8-[

Regards! Michaelson

NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MICHAELSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!



-r!

heeheehee

Regards! Michaelson

Hey Michaelson,
I'm making my annual 'Bama trip next weekend. If you get rhboyd's jackets between now and then, holler, and I can swing by and pick one (or two) up

evil men.

evil, evil men.


-r!

Years of practice....right Blooze?

Regards! Michaelson

Mr. Das, could you measure your jacket across the chest, from one
armpit to other, with the jacket zipped up.

I wanted to see if the denim jackets have the same amount of movenment
room incorporated into them as the leather jackets do.

Since we can wash these, and they are cotton, they may shrink some
and if thats the case, I would want to go up a size just incase.

Thanks!

Flathead

rhboyd....don't fret, you're jacket(s) will come to you as expected.......and when they do......can i have them?

I'm at work right now, but I ordered my first Wested back in 2003. The fit to that jacket was prety close-tailored. Meaning, if your a size 44 and order a size 42 to try and get that fitted look, there is no way it'll fit you.

I believe over the years, Wested started loosening their overall sizes by about a size. So a 44 would actually be a 45 or 46(at least, that's how it felt like when I ordered my next few jackets).

This jacket feels a lot like the older, closely measured jackets of the past.

I'll post the measurements when I get home...unless Michaelson beats me to it

Nah, go for it Das.

Regards! Michaelson

even my denin jacket arrived two days ago and i agree wih michaelson: it is fantastic! and it's right for this italian weather.

oh man... I've got WEEKS of waiting ahead of me.... I just know it...



-r!

oh man... I've got WEEKS of waiting ahead of me.... I just know it...

...........odds are......MONTHS

...and I'll be PATIENTLY waiting!

cheers,
-r!

What is the customs hit $$$ on this? Anyone ordered a Long size? I'm confused, did the sleeves end up cotton or satin lined?

All cotton lined.

Regards! Michaelson

I measured it and it's really odd. I got a measurement of 25". On my Wested, if I ordered a 44R, I would get a measurement of 22". It does feel like a true 44R, though.

rhboyd wrote:oh man... I've got WEEKS of waiting ahead of me.... I just know it...



-r!

By the book, captain? Hours will seem like days.

KKKKHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awww..... I love you guys....

LL&P

-r!

rhboyd wrote:LL&P

I still picture evil Spock holding his hand up with his fingers split wrong (in a W), and wishing them off saying, "Die soon and penniless."

If I keep buying Indy related stuff the second part of that is assured.

So I have had this jacket almost a week now and I have worn it every day. Just to test it out you understand.

Activities:

Worn it while exploring a disused RAF base, bunker and hospital,
Worn while climbing
Worn it to work,
Worn it on a date,
Worn it in pouring rain,
Worn it on the London Underground,
Slept in it,
Used it as a pillow,
Left it screwed up in my bag for 12 hours,
Fallen over blind drunk in it.

What are my thoughts after this period?

Well it's simply amazing, it looks smart when I need to look smart yet it is still durable and warm enough to keep me warm and dry in proper British Rain. Yet cool enough on the tube (just upstairs from the fires of ####, it's why it's so hot). I really have to say this is now one of my favourite jackets and I will be wearing it more, it has already replaced my old exploring jacket and I will probably order a size larger so I can wear it for work with my body armour under it.

The sleeves are a great length for me and I can get a great range of movemet from them, they're not at all restrictive like some jackets.
Handwarmer pockets are good, they actually keep ones hands warm yet they don't gape open when not in use.

I've crawled about in mud and dust with it and gotten it soaked through. All it has needed is a quick brush off or dry and it looks as good as new. I don't know how this will fare over time though, I know demin tends to age quite rapidly?

The negative points.
Yes it is all singing all dancing and I would reccomend anyone but you as a lightweight version of a leather jacket but it does have a few things I would like to change.

D rings, they're rubbish. The sidestraps slip through them with ease and I find the jacket gaping open should I do anything remotely physical. I've tacked the sidestraps in place as a tempory measure to prevent this until I remember to ask Peter for the other bits.

Conclusion:

Best value for money wash and wear jacket I've ever bought, I would and will buy it again so i have spares but I don't think I will be needing them any time soon. The girl I was on a date with got to wear it too and she liked it comments were "mmm its warm" were heard from her so what more approval does it need. If you don't have one then I think you should.

Peter
I love it