Club Obi Wan

Hola,

Early Saturday morning I trekked out to Swanley to pick up my new Wested. I was a bit anxious - would it fit right, would it be the right colour, would it look good?

I worried for naught, as this jacket is without a doubt the finest jacket of any type that I've ever owned! The fit is perfect, the colour spot on and the overall look is great! It is exactly what I wanted. The wife loves it, and that always makes things easier!

I orignally ordered horsehide but they were out. In a way I'm glad I went for the goat. I opted for Authentic Brown, d-rings, single gussets, x-box stitching and slightly padded shoulders. Everything else is stock and it looks fine. Peter did up the d-rings for me with the straps pointing forward and as of yet I haven't had a bit of trouble with them.

After only a few days, I've noticed that the jacket has kept me warm without overheating and cool without being cold. Compared to another short leather jacket I have (lambskin), it is much more comfortable.

Hats off to Peter & co. - for great customer service and an outstanding product. If any of you are thinking about ordering a Wested, I say go for it. You won't be disappointed!

Congratulations!

I have the authentic brown goat myself and couldn't be happier with it. It is tough as nails, so there is really no reason to baby it like I did in the beginning. You'll find out.

Regards,
Swindiana

The goat is great! I spent yesterday day in the rain and today in the snow, but the water just rolls off.

Congratulations on your jacket! I've wore a US Navy issue flight jacket in goat for many years and it has always been great. I am in the process of measuring myself to order a Wested here soon, it is good to continuously hear such high marks on them. Enjoy.

Congrats

What's your assessment of the benifits (or not) of the gussets?

Conrats from another authentic goat owner. I know you will LOVE your jacket. Wear it in good health.


Have a great day.

I sold my goat a few years ago b/c the sleeves shortened up over time to just below my wrists. Even though it was the sleeves were a bit short, the jacket fit great and I used it to keep me warm during the cold Canadian Winters. I have since gotten a Lambskin, but every now and then, I kinda regret re-ordering a goat instead of lamb.

This is my first Wested, and my first leather jacket of this type with gussets. I had for a time a cowhide flight jacket type with the fur collar, but it was very, very heavy. Also, the arm holes were rather large and there was no gusseting.

In my Wested I am able to reach up and grab the overhead bar in the tube with no problems, without the jacket riding up around my ears. It is very handy. I believe that the higher arm holes and gusset help, as my other jackets don't do this.

Also, the jacket is very form fitting, and this cut actually has a slimming effect! I'm a big guy, but I don't look as big with this cut. It is fabulous.