Tale of 2 jackets: Cow and lamb.
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Tale of 2 jackets: Cow and lamb.
Ok, not coming to any conclusions here just showing a bunch of pics.
I just got a nice cowhide jacket from Bullit, it measures about 22.5 pit to pit so I suppose it's a 42. It fit's me OK actually, fine in the shoulders and has a bit of room in the body. (It's supposed to be a 38, I suppose at a squeeze you could call it a 40!) The collar is a bit big and doesn't fold as well but I will try and train it
Compared to my usual 38 lamb. Which is 21 pit to pit.
However the thickness of the leather definately makes a BIG difference.
Lamb
Cow
Ok, here's where it gets interesting. When you star putting other sizes pockets on. Small Pockets. h7" x w6."
Lamb
Cow
And h7" x w6.5".
Lamb
Cow
So anyone have a pocket preference!
Lamb
Cow
Note the pocket flaps look quite scalloped even though they are only slightly. And boy that collar needs training!
I just got a nice cowhide jacket from Bullit, it measures about 22.5 pit to pit so I suppose it's a 42. It fit's me OK actually, fine in the shoulders and has a bit of room in the body. (It's supposed to be a 38, I suppose at a squeeze you could call it a 40!) The collar is a bit big and doesn't fold as well but I will try and train it
Compared to my usual 38 lamb. Which is 21 pit to pit.
However the thickness of the leather definately makes a BIG difference.
Lamb
Cow
Ok, here's where it gets interesting. When you star putting other sizes pockets on. Small Pockets. h7" x w6."
Lamb
Cow
And h7" x w6.5".
Lamb
Cow
So anyone have a pocket preference!
Lamb
Cow
Note the pocket flaps look quite scalloped even though they are only slightly. And boy that collar needs training!
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Nice pics, KT!
I prefer the pocket size on your lambskin jacket, looks very "Raiders" to my eye (without busting out grids and tape measures in order check).
The Cow on the other hand, to me, looks like it has HUGE pockets! They might not look as big if I didn't have the smaller pockets handy to compare them to, but as it is, it looks like you could stash the Ark in one of those pockets!
Great comparison, though. Well done!
-GCR
I prefer the pocket size on your lambskin jacket, looks very "Raiders" to my eye (without busting out grids and tape measures in order check).
The Cow on the other hand, to me, looks like it has HUGE pockets! They might not look as big if I didn't have the smaller pockets handy to compare them to, but as it is, it looks like you could stash the Ark in one of those pockets!
Great comparison, though. Well done!
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nice post KT,
i agree with GCR, your lamb is the winning ticket. not only do the pockets look better but the fit is alot better as well.
its good to have one jacket that is a little roomier so that you can bundle up underneath it on colder days. you can wear a "jumper" as you folks from across the pond call 'em
cheers
p.s. - what....no hat KT?
i agree with GCR, your lamb is the winning ticket. not only do the pockets look better but the fit is alot better as well.
its good to have one jacket that is a little roomier so that you can bundle up underneath it on colder days. you can wear a "jumper" as you folks from across the pond call 'em
cheers
p.s. - what....no hat KT?
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I hear ya!Michaelson wrote:True, GCR, VERY true.
I guess it's all in what you're wanting. A lot of folks want screen accuracy. Me, I want room to store bags of M&M's, sandwiches and the like....so I go for function myself.....
Regards! Michaelson
I'm coming from the perspective of a guy who already has function (my current Wested has fairly large pockets, though not as large as the pockets on KT's cow) and is lusting after screen-accuracy! Of course, once I finally get a nice jacket with the "right" pocket size, I'll probably never wear it because the pockets will be too small for all my stuff!!!
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If it wasn't for them pesky kids!Indiana G wrote:anyone notice that scooby-doo is trying to get in the picture with KT?
Currently plan A is to douse it with letap and allow dry folded better, I then have Plan B.... Plan C....Strider wrote:Because the pockets were big enough to store a bunch of scooby snax in. He could smell 'em through the leather.
Awesome comparison, KT. How are you going to manage to get that collar on the cowhide to straighten up and fly right?
Platon:
Right side (non storm flap)
2 1/8" to edge of coat
2 1/2" to edge of zip teeth
1 5/8" from bottom of jacket
Left side (Storm flap side)
1 3/8" from inner flap stitching
2 7/8" from the outer edge of the storm flap
Storm flap is 1 1/2"
I don't usually use inches so they may not add up! LOL all those fractions they CWAZY!
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Hey Erri,erri_wan wrote:Kt Templar I love this thread. Thanks for the pictures and the measures! I can't wait to get the next jacket!
Can I ask you if it's better to give Peter measures in centimeters or inches? As you suggested, if they add up a centimeter is no big deal but an inch more could make the difference!
I've seen him measure in inches, that's the way he write his orders.
He can convert cm, but I suppose it's safer if you don't have to convert, eh?
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you're suppose to wear the jacket in a hockey game and drop the gloves on the next guy who smirks at you funny. he'll grab the collar and train it for you and hopefully you don't get any blood on the jacket in the process.....then after wards when your collar sits exactly where you want it to, you can go for a beer with the guy who just split your lip.....now thats Canadian eh?You're right. I'd have to check the legislation but I believe we're supposed to use maple syrup somehow in the process!