Club Obi Wan

Hey guys - just thought I'd share with you. I had some cash, and seeing as how I have such a huge hole in my pocket, I had been debating on whether to get a gunbelt, a Todd's revolver, or a holster. Then the rains came here in So. Cal, and I began to think about other pieces of gear, like the jacket. I freeze every morning, even with a jacket, or sweatshirt, and a scarf. I came to be such good friends with anything that would keep me warm, that I thought, "Why not keep warm with a Wested?" So I went and took my money to Gerry. I wasn't going to get a leather one, because I don't want to grow out of it and then have to get another one, and there goes all that money, and I really liked the looks of Ghos7assa55in's so I thought I'd get one of those. It's scheduled to arrive the afternoon of the day I leave for Cancun, so I don't think I'll be home to get it.

Some questions though...

How does it hold up in, say... 40*F weather? What about rain?

Wasn't there a comprehensive review or something somewhere? I couldn't find it!

Are there instances of the jacket arriving early? Even one day?

I'll be sure to post pics when I get it!

In Christ,
Shane

So far mine has held up fine. I haven't worn it in the rain but I'm sure you could Scotguard it first. I think you'll love it. It's a lightweight coat so you wouldn't want to wear it if it's like 32 degrees or below. In fact I probably wouldn't wear it if it were 45 or below. But it's a great jacket when it's a bit nippy outside.

I'm wearing mine today, and it's probably been the most used of my 'Indy' jackets all year. It layers great with a sweater if it's to warm for a heavy leather jacket. I DEFINITELY recommend Scotchgarding, as it is cotton, and will soak up water like a sponge if you get caught in a heavy downpour. Once treated, you have a bit more protection. It dries out very fast too. I'm very pleased with mine so far. Still wish I had asked for the rectangular slides rather than the D-rings, but I'm ok with them now. The slippage can be dealt with.

You're really going to like that jacket!

Regards. Michaelson

if you wear it with other layers its a good jacket. But buy it self you will freeze. Uasualy when its cold at all i wear my leather jacket instead of
my cotton one. Ive really only had experience with the cotton jacket in
the fall, and i would freeze when i would wear it early in the day.
Adam

Guess it all depends on where you live. I wore mine all Fall with no layering, and was just fine....but then I live in the South. I imagine if you're further north or west, you would rather use it as an outside 'shell' rather than the main covering. I'm kind of in the opposite situation where it has to be pretty cold before I can put on my goatskin, by itself OR layered. The cotton version has filled that 'bill' nicely for me. Regards. Michaelson

Hmm... so I should be fine here then, right? Maybe I'll get back to you all when I get it, and test it out. Maybe I'll be the first Cotton Wested in CA? Otherwise, we should get whoever else has one in CA, probably "Indiana Something" or "Indy So-and-So" who we've never heard of, to come let us know how they are here.

...if any of that makes sense, I'll be surprised.

In Christ,
Shane

Shane, you'll be fine in California with that jacket. You will love it.

Alrighty then, I'll take that. That doesn't sound like a guess to me, that sounds like a certainty.

Thanks everybody... will post stuff when I get it.

In Christ,
Shane

Oh,
yes i forgot your in Cali, you should be fine.
I start wearing my wested when its below 75 or so degrees out.
But hey, I can walk around out side in a t-shirt in 30 degree weather
with no problem, but thats cause im in the northeast and im used to it.
Adam

Tee shirt wearing in the NorthEast, Moloram!!!??? Wow...you MUST be used to it!!! I've been living in the South so long, it gets around 50 degrees, and I'm looking for my longjohns!!! Regards. Michaelson

I can walk like 5 minutes in a t-shirt in a 35 degree weather.

...what happens after 5 minutes?

Hey everybody, just wanted to say I do appreciate all the comments. I've been kind of worried lately about this jacket... one thing I'm worried about is the size I gave him for my chest. We measured it like were told, but the measurement I gave isn't going to be the exact same as my jacket, right? Cuz that might be a little tight... and I gave that same number for jacket size... he'll make it good, right?

In Christ,
Shane

I'm sure Peter knows what he's doing, but do I know that he's doing what he know's he's doing?

IndyMcFly wrote:...what happens after 5 minutes?

I run inside.

IndyMcFly wrote: ... he'll make it good, right?

In Christ,
Shane

I'm sure Peter knows what he's doing, but do I know that he's doing what he know's he's doing?

I'm sure he'll make it good, but I guess you could always drop them a line or give them a call if you are concerned.

Cheers
MLM

The jacket is definitely a perfect Cali jacket. I think if you layer it underneath it can used for an above-freezing jacket. I wore it up in Blackcomb Whistler over the summer, and there it's like 40 or 50 degrees maximum. I wore it in the rain like 3 times w/o scotchguard. That thing is like a sponge, but if you hang it out to dry, it should dry fairly quickly.

ray

Well, tomorrow I leave for Cancun.

My Wested "arrived" today, but nobody was home to get it, SO... it was sent back to the post office. I can pick it up tomorrow at 8:30am. My plane for Cancun leaves at 6:30 am. I'll be gone for 6 days, and if I don't pick it up within 5, it's sent back to England.

Luckily, a friend of my mom's is going to pick it up for us tomorrow (Thank God, too... I don't think I could hold out much longer).

I'll post pictures once I finally get the thing! #
It's been a fun wait. When I order my leather one, I'm sure it'll be 10x worse.

My next post in this thread will include pictures. Promise!

In Christ,
Shane

IndyMcFly wrote:Well, tomorrow I leave for Cancun.

My Wested "arrived" today, but nobody was home to get it, SO... it was sent back to the post office. I can pick it up tomorrow at 8:30am. My plane for Cancun leaves at 6:30 am. I'll be gone for 6 days, and if I don't pick it up within 5, it's sent back to England.

Luckily, a friend of my mom's is going to pick it up for us tomorrow (Thank God, too... I don't think I could hold out much longer).

I'll post pictures once I finally get the thing! #
It's been a fun wait. When I order my leather one, I'm sure it'll be 10x worse.

My next post in this thread will include pictures. Promise!

In Christ,
Shane

Make sure you leave that signed pickup slip for her, and hopefully they won't have a problem releasing it to her!

Oh, man, Shane! That bites!!!! At least it'll be waiting for you when you get back. Have a safe flight down and see you in a couple of days when I get down there!

bink

Pictures coming pretty soon, I hope! Today we're celebrating my birthday, and since I haven't been able to get anybody to take pictures for y'all, I'll just have to wear my jacket to the party and give you guys THOSE pictures... hopefully though I can get some good ones later on.

In Christ,
Shane

Holy COW, soooo many birthdays!
Yo, Happy Bithrday Mcfly, hope you have a great day!

BTW - Your Cotton Wested looks great on ya man! You got more attention then me at DL when we were there a couple weeks ago!

(Hey, remember the guy with the Wested in California Adventure? He said he'd check out the site....hmmm...he didn't seem to know about COW, or Indygear.com, but he seemed to know what the jacket was and it looks like he did his 'homework..')

Oh yeah! That guy! I wonder if he's here... lurking around... he seemed surprised to find out we knew what kind of jacket he was wearing. Well... I knew what kind of jacket he was wearing.

Thanks for the wishes and the compliment,
In Christ,
Shane

Happy Birthday Shane!
Enjoy your jacket! and watch out for thoes pull straps, they
catch on chairs alot. Ive had both of mine come off after a year and
a half. Maybe im just cursed
Adam

Woah! lol - I'll keep that in mind! Thanks!

In Christ,
Shane

Hey Shane!
Glad to hear you got yours! Mine has broken in tremendously, and has seen its share of Raider-esque adventure. The side straps haven't ripped off yet, Molorom, but the seam at the bottom where the pleats meet have popped.

Hey Happy B-Day! Have fun on Cancun!

He came back a month ago.

You always have to bring down the party right VP

I have to start reading dates...

lol - thanks anyway! It was funny to read - let me tell you!!

In Christ,
Shane

Shane, unless you post photos soon, you may have to go in and change the subject title of this string! Regards. Michaelson

Yeah Shane you might wanna show us some pics of your adventures there, ive always wanted to see some indyesque Cancun scenes

Cancun pictures are here:
viewtopic.php?t=11309

Michaelson - changed! I'm trying to convince my mother to take pictures... and to explain why I need them. lol

In Christ,
Shane

IndyMcFly wrote:Michaelson - changed! I'm trying to convince my mother to take pictures... and to explain why I need them. lol

Been there, done that my friend, except in MY case it's getting the camera back from daughter number 1 to take photos.

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:Been there, done that my friend, except in MY case it's getting the camera back from daughter number 1 to take photos.
Regards! Michaelson

"Daughter #1" I am reminded of Warner Oland as "Charlie Chan." -Very cool reference.

Only difference, in my case, it's the daughters who try and keep the Dad on the straight and narrow. Regards. Michaelson

Ah yes, the cotton raider. Be prepared for someone to say that it looks like a UPS jacket.

Michaelson wrote:Only difference, in my case, it's the daughters who try and keep the Dad on the straight and narrow. Regards. Michaelson

... All of a sudden the Mission Impossible theme popped into my noggin ...

Indiana Jess wrote:

Michaelson wrote:Only difference, in my case, it's the daughters who try and keep the Dad on the straight and narrow. Regards. Michaelson

... All of a sudden the Mission Impossible theme popped into my noggin ...

Cool! Who wants to go into the server room first on wires, you or Bink? I promise not to fly you around Peter Pan style this time...

...unless Michaelson wants some REALLY challenging target practice...

(I really wanted to suggest putting Michaelson on the wires, but the thought of giving either of you the shotgun....brrrrrr....)

"Rabbit Season!"

"Duck Season"

"SHOOT!!!"

bink

Shoot me some beavers Bink and send them to Fedora we might get a big AB discount