Few Jacket Questions:

[Captain D]

Hello,

I just was thinking about the riding up of leather jackets in the arm/elbow areas. Out of all the leathers being offered today (lambskin, cowhides, goatskin, and horsehide), which of them has the least ride-up over time?

I read that some Indy jacket buyers choose to request an extra 1'' inch to their sleeve length to prevent the ride-up effect due to constantly folding arms...causing it to crease and shorten up the sleeves. But, which of these leathers has the "least" ride-up with wear & tear over time?

Also, I've tightened up the back straps on my jacket to prevent the jacket from bowing out in the rear/bottom of the jacket, in other words, preventing me from looking like a bell when I wear my jacket. But, how tight is too tight? I have a G&B jacket that I've tightened up the straps, but I didn't go all the way real tight. Anybody have any negative effects from pulling too tight? How tight do y'all pull yours? Any pics?

Thank you for any replies,
Capt. D

[WinstonWolf359]

I ordered my lambskin jacket in the exact sleeve length I wanted, without any extra length. Even though my jacket is pretty wrinkled, I haven't noticed any riding up yet.

I'm just guessing, but I think the softer the leather, the less likely it would hold really deep creases to the point you'd notice shortning of the sleeves.

As for the side straps, I always adjust mine when it's zipped up, making it just snug enough to still be comfortable. The bottom still drapes straight for me when it's unzipped, but if I need to zip up in a hurry I don't end up hurting myself.

When I first got my jacket I adjusted the straps pretty tight to get a really slim look when it was unzipped. But once I needed to zip up in a hurry because of a sudden storm, and I quickly found it wouldn't zip because I had it too tight at the bottom. I learned my lesson that day...

[orb]

I can compare horsehide with lamb and the HH won't ride up that much. Because it's much heavier and stiffer. I believe that lightweight jackets will all ride up if your not having any gussets.

Greets

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[mark seven]

I've actually been trying to get the sleeves of my goatskin to ride-up and wrinkle for months,I've been out in Michaelson frog-stranglers and even soaked the jacket in the sink and pushed the sleeves up as they dried-they just spring right on back like new...I'd say goat would be a good way to go if you don't want ride-up.Plus,I've always tightened my straps all the way-I'm quite skinny so I've had no problems zipping it up.

[VP]

I ordered my Authentic Lamb with gussets and sleeves to the first knuckle of the thumb, and have experienced no ride-up.