Club Obi Wan

Hi, I'm new here(lurking around for quite a while, just haven't taken the time too join) and I'm planning on getting a wested raiders but a few of the options have me confused and I needs some advice plus a few questions.

Goatskin seems to be the best since it durable and warm, but not too heavy

As for lining I would like some recommendations

what is x-box stitching?

whats the difference between d rings and the rectangular slider?

What are the functions of gussets and would they ruin the look of the jacket?

haha sorry for asking so many newb questions on my first post, but I would really like to get the right jacket and who better to ask than the members of COW.

Hey bud welcome to the forum. There are guys on here that can answer your questions better than I can.. but I'll give it a shot.

For lining, I've been happy with the cotton body/satin sleeves. The body is left looking screen accurate while the sleeves have a little extra comfort with the satin. Some even say they think the satin holds up better over time.

The X-box stitching as far as I can tell is on the sidestraps only, and it is an actual "X" stitched into the leather where the straps are attached to the jacket. I really have no clue if it is screen accurate but you'll be sure the sidestraps won't be ripping off the jacket anytime soon. I have it on my jacket.

As for the D-rings and rectangular slider, once again I don't know which is screen accurate but they hold the sidestraps in place (they are used to adjust the size around the mid-section). I have the D-rings and they work just fine.. but like I said I don't know which is screen accurate (if that's a big deal to you).

The gussets give you a little more arm movement and I personally don't think they ruin the look of the jacket... you really can barely see them..it's just a small piece of leather. Again, like most other options, they might not be screen accurate.. if you're a stickler and NEED the same jacket Indy wore than wait to see what others on this forum say about all the screen accurate issues.

Good luck and I hope this helped you out a little.

LJ

Thanks for the welcome and the advice LJ, I'm not too worried about being completely screen accurate I just had no idea what things like "x-box stitching" was for example because the wested site gives no explanations as to what the options mean.

I have the goat skinoff the rack and love it, my jacket has the cotton body and sation sleeves and th eother rings not the d-rings. you'll love it plus the goat skin is very tuff.

Having ordered from Wested before, the cotton lining with satin sleeves, as mentioned, gives the body the authentic look. The satin sleeves allows your arms to pass into and out of the jacket most easily, the sliding effect.

If I'm not mistaken, the 'Raiders" reproduction jacket from Wested was made with brass D rings, until the stunt jacket from the movie was researched, and it was discovered that the 'loops' were SA, a matter of preference, etc. The loops seem to hold the leather 'back straps' in place better, without slipping, a personal choice.

Gussetts are extra leather material under the arm seams, appears somewhat like small, leather ribs, under the armpit area, to allow a more full range of motion, freedom of movement, a good feature, almost unseen, and very practical.

If you are not too concerned about SA, adding a "press stud" a small metal snap, hidden like the snaps on the pockets, at the bottom of the storm flap, prevents the storm flap from being open all the time.

Taking accurate measurements will prevent returns and alterations, and allows for a much better fit.

I think the Screen Accuracy of the x-box stitching is debatable, but I'm of the mindset that they ARE accurate. The rectangular sliders are Raiders accurate, but the D-rings are ToD, LC, CS accurate. Also, I'm pretty sure there were gussets on the jackets, too, if not just in certain scenes like the airplane fight.

Shane

One last question, does Wested's goatskin have a good drape to it or is it stiff because I would like it to drape well like lambskin but I wants it stronger like goat because I plans to put it through ####.

when I learn to post pictures I'll post mine. Goat skin drapes just fine.Horsehide is very stiff goat is not. that is why the airforce went with goat skin insted of horsehide for the new A-2's,plus it's cheaper. the navy has always used goat skin for their leather jackets. goat skin is #2 in durablity and tuffness horsehide #5. #1 kangarooskin. just an fyi. Lamb not so durable, as the others but a fine leather none the less.hope this helps.

Thanks, I will definitely be getting the goat then, I just needs something that wears nice and can survive the roughness of newfoundland haha.