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How long should the jackets really be? I know the CS jacket was probably the longest but was there a spec comparason done of the actual jackets? I'm sure there was but my searches have come up empty, unless I just need more coffee...
I have an order in with Riley now which he will start soon for a cs. I'm only 5' 8" so I dont want to go too long. Any sugestions? Currently my order has the front wind flap 23" and the back at 26" which falls below my belt in the front by about an Inch and a half. The back would fall just over the flap pockets.
I want to go with SA of course but want to keep the look proportionate with whom will be wearing this jacket, as it's meant for me and not for someone much taller.
Any quick spec help would greatly be appreciated! Also regular CS or Dark? Which is correct?
John

If you want screen accuracy, go lighter. The CS leather was arguably the lightest of all four films.

I prefer darker, regardless of SA. There are so many lighting variations in the films that sometimes the jackets look to be a lighter brown, sometimes dark, almost black.

Why not ask Riley these question? Since Tony made the jacket for the movie and Riley haves all the specs. Let him make it. Don't 2nd guess the specs.

Dark, in my opinion, but that is just a personal preference. I have it, and I like it!

As to the length, 26 would be pretty accurate for a back measurement if you want to emulate what is on screen, although at your height, you may want to go with 25 3/4. I'm 5' 9.5" and my CS is 25" in the back, and it is spot on LC or Raiders length on me, but definitely not CS length. I prefer it shorter, though, as I think it makes for a sharper look.

dark, dark, dark.

I cant say it enuff... even though the CS is a lighter jacket then all other indy jackets. it sometimes looks very dark in certain light and man doesn't it look cool?

The dark Crystal Skull leather makes a fine jacket. Jacket length? Tundrarider went shorter and it turned out really well. You can gauge it by using your belt. That is, how much jacket length, either at the belt or below the belt do you prefer? Someone can measure from the bottom of the collar stand to the desired length, without having to use a jacket. Or a current Indy jacket could be used.

As far as color goes, when I ordered from Tony, I asked him if he could match a certain photo from the movie. He said, no problem! The jacket is amazing! So thankful to have gotten to talk with him, and to own one of his fine, tough jackets!

5' 8" and 23" sounds just fine. When you say 1 1/2" below your belt, I'm assume you're not including your belt which is how wide? I say 4" below the top of your pants is perfect.

As someone who has the more prop-accurate "light leather" nothing causes more angst with CS jackets to me than the light leather. If I had the dark, I'd never question it.

BendingOak wrote:Why not ask Riley these question? Since Tony made the jacket for the movie and Riley haves all the specs. Let him make it. Don't 2nd guess the specs.

Your right of course John, but I know Riley is very busy and I was actually waiting on a reply to some of my questions from him already and did not want to flood his e-mail with some stuff I could pick up here from the COW braintrust.
I do trust my leathersmith just like I trust my hatter!

Baldwyn wrote:5' 8" and 23" sounds just fine. When you say 1 1/2" below your belt, I'm assume you're not including your belt which is how wide? I say 4" below the top of your pants is perfect.

As someone who has the more prop-accurate "light leather" nothing causes more angst with CS jackets to me than the light leather. If I had the dark, I'd never question it.

I think I will be on the money then and that is where it will hang comfortably too!

I would say you give him your measurements , not specs. Let him know if you want it distressed and let him go to work.

I would think Riley would want you to ask these question to him so he has all the information himself. Remember I'm trying to help. I always go by " let the jacket maker , make the jacket."

BendingOak wrote:I would say you give him your measurements , not specs. Let him know if you want it distressed and let him go to work.

I would think Riley would want you to ask these question to him so he has all the information himself. Remember I'm trying to help. I always go by " let the jacket maker , make the jacket."

Now I know why you strive for crown height... you need it to stuff all your wisdom up under there!
Thanks!

Digger4Glory wrote:

BendingOak wrote:I would say you give him your measurements , not specs. Let him know if you want it distressed and let him go to work.

I would think Riley would want you to ask these question to him so he has all the information himself. Remember I'm trying to help. I always go by " let the jacket maker , make the jacket."

Now I know why you strive for crown height... you need it to stuff all your wisdom up under there!
Thanks!

No, no. Just a little common sense. To me it doesn't make sense to give him specs on a jacket that his company made the jacket. Heck, you don't need any specs for a raiders either.

Yep- I agree with John- give Riley your own specs. He can build the jacket to fit your body.

Thanks for your input guys, it really helped!

Digger4Glory,

I bought a Nowak CS in 2008 right after the movie came out, so the jacket is now over 2 years old and aging very well.
I'm also 5' 8" and went with the Ford specs since I wanted to be able to wear a sweater under it in the winter. I only asked Tony to shorten the sleeves to 24". The jacket got caught in the rain and snow a few times and it has shrunk a little bit overtime. Back panel is now measuring 25 1/2 ( down from 26" ) and pit to pit measurements are now 21" (down a full inch from 22). So you might want to take that in consideration.

chagwa wrote:Digger4Glory,

I bought a Nowak CS in 2008 right after the movie came out, so the jacket is now over 2 years old and aging very well.
I'm also 5' 8" and went with the Ford specs since I wanted to be able to wear a sweater under it in the winter. I only asked Tony to shorten the sleeves to 24". The jacket got caught in the rain and snow a few times and it has shrunk a little bit overtime. Back panel is now measuring 25 1/2 ( down from 26" ) and pit to pit measurements are now 21" (down a full inch from 22). So you might want to take that in consideration.

Those are pretty much the measurments I used but I made the back 26 1/2. Where did your sleeve end fall on you before and after the shrinkage?

BendingOak wrote:I would say you give him your measurements , not specs. Let him know if you want it distressed and let him go to work.

I would think Riley would want you to ask these question to him so he has all the information himself. Remember I'm trying to help. I always go by " let the jacket maker , make the jacket."

Indeed and I have my friend. Riley is a fun guy to talk to, very down to earth. Riley has been extremely helpful about all the details he knows so well. This thread did help in knowing what to ask him for sure though.

I told him just do your thing and make me a CS jacket. I told him I just want it to look like Ford handed me his between takes and the only difference is it fits me.

Thanks for reaching out John, your top shelf!

Your welcome buddy. That's all I told him
As well and worked out perfect.