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argh.... waiting... and it's getting cold here too... might still have a few weeks of good "light" jacket weather... but time's running out.

Any day now... any day...

-r!

Michaelson wrote:See!? Sometimes we know what we're talking about!

GLAD it fit!! Good timing too! We had frost down here this morning!

Regards! Michaelson

I never doubted you for a second, Ol' Sage of the SA.

And yeah, it was quite cool, hopefully tomorrow it'll be cold again.

Hey all,

Been out of it a little while--who knew that this school was sooo hard??

Anyway, I would just like to point out that this is pretty awesome, and I can only say I TOLD YOU SO!!:

viewtopic.php?t=10678&highlight=denim+jacket

'I'm out of it a little while and everyone gets delusions of grandeur!'

-james

Hummm. Considering many of us were after Peter to make us one of these YEARS before your 2004 post at Indyfan.com, I'm not sure what you're 'telling us so'.

For instance, here's a sample from 2001 where Wings decided to proceed with a cloth prototype when Wested first decided to pass on the project.

http://indyfan.dnsalias.com/vault/forum ... 65004.html

You'll also notice the proceeding work that I was doing regarding the prototype Akubra Federation at the time.....

Regards! Michaelson

When I played volleyball we called that a "tioV".

err...

I was saying 'I told you so,' that it would be an awesome idea... Sorry if that wasn't clear.

As IndianaJames pointed out back in the thread '04, he and others had considered it long before I asked if it could be done.

HIGH regards! Michaelson

You guys are cute...

Meanwhile... mine's on it's way....

getting cold out....
-r!

You sure? I thought Peter was sending that one to me!

Regard! Michaelson

No no... I think he's sending you my HH Raiders!!!!



:evil:

-r!

Ah, better yet!

HIGH regard! Michaelson

-r!

Don't worry, rhb, I'm sure Michaelson won't keep and wear your jacket. I'm the same size he is, he can send it to me.

(kidding...too bad you couldn't get your order sent in two separate shipments, since the HH was going to take so much longer. I'm sure it seemed at the time like it would be done soon. Hence the decision to wait for both jackets.)

So, I've had my jacket for a week or so and I have to say it's a great piece to own. I've been leery of buying an Indy jacket for some time since I can't be in a store to try on. I got Todd's $150 version and it was way too short (in an XL) so I was Leary of the denim offering from Wested. Anyways I bit the bullet and got it,... the sleeves were actually quite long. A plus in my book.

I love it, I ended up washing it and drying it to shrink it up. Quite ironic from my last jacket outing. Anyways, after the wash, the cotton interior feels a lot softer and the jacket as a whole feels great.

One thing I have to say is my collar lies perfectly. It bunches up evenly on both sides and looks good zipped up. I'm now looking at a leather Wested for spring, probably the HH. I hope this helps anyone out there that might be considering this wonderful piece.

Erin,

How tall are you? I've been thinking of getting a denim, but as I sometimes get a tall/long, I've been hesitant. Getting answers from Wested has been like pulling teeth!

Excelsior!

Riothamus

Riothamus,
I'm 6ft and normally wear a 44L jacket. I got the 46 and it fits great.

MAN!!!! This is SO nerve wracking!!! I wear a 44R... that's what I ordered... Erin says he usually wears a 44L but ordered a 46 and it's great.... Michaelson wears a 44R, ordered that, and it fits great.... me... I'm just waiting... on pins and needles... waiting... hoping... trusting.....


-r!

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!!!!!!

My stone washed arrived today... moments ago... and man... it's PERFECT!!!!

Fits like it was made for me... perfect sleeve length... chest size... does up with enough room to move... couldn't fit a sweater under it, but that's ok... man...I am SO pleased... even though I got NAILED with duty charges... I am over the moon!!!!

BIG kudos to Peter and Co.... an excellent product that I am proud to have!!!!

-r!

Glad you FINALLY received it, my friend!

You'll find it will kind of 'grow' on you too. I'm grabbing mine more and more often when I walk out the door, replacing my cotton twill Wested Raiders as my favorite 'warmer weather jacket'.

Regards! Michaelson

Thanks Michaelson... sorry Peter forgot to send it to you! Better luck with the HH that's on it's way!!!!

I am so thrilled... gonna wear it tonight to a THEATER screening of Blade Runner!!!!

Whee!!!
-r!

Actually, it's the HH I'm waiting for!

Regards! Michaelson

yeah....

me too.....





-r!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

Kidding aside, a big public thank you to YOU Mr. Michaelson, sir, for all your sage advice and guidance.

Your input made really helped soothe my nerves on this first purchase!!!

You're the tops, pal!!!
-r!

My pleasure, my friend. That's what we're here for!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

rhboyd wrote:THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!!!!!!

My stone washed arrived today... moments ago... and man... it's PERFECT!!!!

Fits like it was made for me... perfect sleeve length... chest size... does up with enough room to move... couldn't fit a sweater under it, but that's ok... man...I am SO pleased... even though I got NAILED with duty charges... I am over the moon!!!!

BIG kudos to Peter and Co.... an excellent product that I am proud to have!!!!

-r!

Wooooot!

Next time I come to Canada I'm taking orders, the customs charges are rediculous!

TELL me about it, brother... I sent a note to Peter to try to end-around for the HH shipment... fingers crossed!!!!

-r!

Well, my denim is breaking in just nicely but I have one item with it. How long are the side straps supposed to be? I'm wearing mine fairly tight and the remaining strap "feels" way to long. Does anyone know what the length is from a S/A jacket.

... I know, I know. I'll post pics as soon as I get my camera back.

I posted these pics over in my thread about getting the leather in... but I should post here too....

I'm in love with this jacket... too bad it's too cold here in Toronto for it now... but I am SO looking forward to many years of joy... it's really great!!!




-r!

That really is a smart looking jacket! It looks like it belongs on you.

Your jacket looks great. How long ae your side straps?




Mine seem to be a bit too long...

Thanks Bink... hey... no one commented on the gloves... check 'em!

Erin... the straps look about the same as mine... you just have 'em pulled too tight... let them be loose... it'll still look great!!!!

-r!

I tried that when I got it but when they're loose it doesn't fit as well.

Erin Jones wrote:I tried that when I got it but when they're loose it doesn't fit as well.

It's probably better if they are too long rather than too short. You can adjust them the way you like and if they prove annoying then get them trimmed down. You probably won't notice them after a while anyway.

Is anyone who has gotten the denim around 6'2"? I wanted to order one of these but I'm concerned about the length of the body and sleeves. Anyone have a 46 or 48 and can provide me some measurements? If so please respond or PM me!

Excelsior!
Riothamus

I'm 6'1 and a 44 reg.

helpful!?!?

-r!

...and I'm 6' and ordered a 46". This one fits perfect, the arm length is just right.

The sleeve measures from shoulder seam to cuff 26"

From collar to shoulder seam 8"

length from center base of collar to bottom in the back 26 1/5"

Remember I't's been washed and dried so it's shrunk up a hair, albeit a tiny hair.

Hope that helps some

I just recieved my Wested demin jacket and I love it!!
It is a more fitted jacket than I am used to [under the arms are a little tighter than I usally have] but all the rest is sweet!

Congrats, brother... welcome to the gang!!!

-r!

rhboyd wrote:Congrats, brother... welcome to the gang!!!

-r!

Thanks I hope to post a few photos soon!

Not the best photo but I am loving my Wested.

Are you kidding?! Aside from the redeye... it's gorgeous!!!

A fine figure of a fellow!!!

wear it with pride, sir... you look grand!!!!
-r!

Thanks!!!

Wore this thing all day today!!!
I love it!

Atta boy... if I did that, I'd be dead from hypothermia.

I wear the leather in my basement every day while working... it's pretty darned cold down here in the winter... and it's where my studio is, so I'm wearing the leather to break it in... and it keeps me warm.

YAY!!!
-r!

rhboyd wrote:Atta boy... if I did that, I'd be dead from hypothermia.

I wear the leather in my basement every day while working... it's pretty darned cold down here in the winter... and it's where my studio is, so I'm wearing the leather to break it in... and it keeps me warm.

YAY!!!
-r!

Plus when you wear it your cool status is bumped up to ultimate.

Flatterer....

now where's my gun?!?!?


-r!

Hello All,

I am considering ordering a denim raiders jacket from wested.

My chest measures a 38...so naturally I would get one size larger. So that would be a 40.

I am wondering if the online order form options are measured in inches. I wouldn't want to choose 40 and then have the actual measurement be WAY too big. I understand from previous posts that there are usually 4 inches allowed for extra room...meaning, a 38 would measure somewhere around 42 inches, and a 40 somewhere around 44.

Just wanting to make sure the measurement units are similar to avoid mishaps.

Sorry if this has been posted before, I used the search as best as I could.

No worries... one needs to be SURE....

I wear a 44reg... ordered a 44 reg... and it fits wonderfully. If you like a looser fitting jacket, then by all means get the one size larger. My feeling is that if you wear a 38, then get a 38... Wested seems to build in that it's an OUTERWEAR jacket, and needs a little extra room. If you're uncertain, get your exact measurements, and send them to Peter, and get some advice from him.

-r!