Club Obi Wan

It seems US Wings has had a few production delays with their jackets. I ordered the imported cow large long, and originally expected it to ship in late October. After, literally, months of the jackets "arriving next week", for the past couple of weeks the story has been "we just got it in stock today/tomorrow."

I know the standard answer is to just call them, but as you can see, I've called several times, and never got the same story twice. I'm also not trying to bash US Wings. They make great jackets, and everyone should decide for themselves whether or not they like their offerings. I'm just trying to figure out...

Is anyone else still waiting on their jacket, and what have you heard for an ETA?

I don't know about the adult Legend, but my sons Kids Legend just arrived the other day. I ordered it in late November. When I called Wings a few days after Christmas, they told me that many of their jackets were stuck in customs on their way from the manufacturers, delayed by snow storms. That doesn't explain from October to December, but that's all I know

My U.S. Made Cow Legend is a Large Long and I originally ordered it in mid-November. Everytime after Dec. 21st when I either called or e-mailed the story was "it will be going out either later today or tomorrow". I'm not a basher either, but if there is no date even in the conservative future then I would much rather hear, "we have had production delays and the earliest estimated ship date is now targeted for the end of January." That would be fine by me, I'm just not sure why they keep telling me dates that are so soon. I know I'll love my jacket and wings seems like a great store, just wish I knew more about where my jacket was. Hopefully not lost!

I ordered my Import Cow and received it about 7 days later.
However, mine was not a long. So, I guess being short does have its advantages.

Kwad, from what I've heard, it's only the long sizes that have been delayed. I'm totally with you, bobcat; if it looks like a monthlong or two month delay, just be honest about it.

I ordered my (Paid in full) SL USA Made XL Long on October 15 2010. I did get a email from Rita today and here it is;

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The following items are not in stock but have been placed on back order for you; Striated Lambskin USW Original Pattern Indy Style Legend Jacket, XL-long
 
 
 
Your merchandise is expected to arrive at our warehouse in: 2-3 days
 
Once your merchandise is shipped from our warehouse, a UPS tracking number will be e-mailed to you.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office.
 
 
Customer Service
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So I called Wings today 1/14/11 and talked with Rita and I was told that the jackets might be in stock and shipping in the next two weeks. So that's what I know, I'm not mad just excited to get my jacket! Hopefully this helps some of you.

Zane

awesome news. can't wait to see it.

I'm glad you guys are getting some XL's. and some longs for alittle extra lenght. a Raiders jacket should not be form fitting and THIGHT. It should have a drape and alittle baggy look to it. that is raiders IMO. now, temple of doom? THAT is a form fitting jacket.

I agree. The raides looks like is mostly in the way becasue of it's baggynes. it looked to be tigther in the chest and wide in the gut. The raiders was never form fitting in my opinion.

alltough the USW Raiders is the new hype - I am still a big fan of the hero antique cowhide.

I was on the original list in July for the calfskin and
then added to the striated lamb list. When I saw some
of you guys receiving your jackets this week I
decided to check on mine. I called Myke on
Wednesday. He did have my name on the list.
He said they just came in the night before and
mine would go out that day. I did not receive
a confirmation email or shipping info that night
or Thursday. So Friday, I called, and the girl that
answered said she just saw my order and it was
going out that day. I did not receive the order
confirmation or shipping email as of this
morning. (Saturday)
I am not bashing, just curious.

I have a regular Large on order.

here is an example of how the Raiders baggy look should be. This is an Imported jacket. this is how we see the jacket on screen IMO. that's why an XL will work for me and not a large. this is the look of raiders and that is what I want.

I'm excited for e every one with a jacket on the way! I hope they all arrive soon. It seems like these jackets come in stock in their own good time doesn't it. "I promised nothing. I only said that it was very favorable. With the data we had my calculations were correct" Kinda sounds familiar LOL Sometimes I think US Wings is as excited to see us get these as we are to receive them... maybe they get a little too optimistic with their ship dates. In the end Sarge always takes care of us so I have no problem cutting them a little slack. All I can say is this particular project is worth the wait.

Yup Holt I think your observations on the slight bagginess in Raiders is spot on. Harrison was a very slender man back then and it would ave taken spandex to have a jacket that was form fitting. In Temple he bulked up and we see a much tighter fit... I don't think Ford liked the way the jacket fit in Temple at all. That's probably a big reason that the next two films see the jacket evolve to a much looser design. The Raiders look is just too darn hard to definitively pin down but a slight bagginess is a key IMO. I can't wait to see how your XL turns out for you. Judging by the fit of your hero jacket I have high hopes that that XL will be a perfect fit for you.

As for the leathers, I'm blown away by the SL. Completeley blown away

The cowhide version is pretty nice too but man the way this SL is naturally distressing is crazy.

yeah, I know. I'm blown away too. It is the coolest leather I have seen. I'm 6.2' and 200pounds. 45 chest. 35 waist and broad shoulders so I think the XL will be good.

Sounds like a XL-long is perfect for me, I'm 205lbs, 6'2" and a 44 chest. I can't wait, my birthday is 2/12/11. I hope it gets here by then!

yep. sounds like it. I did not chose long because IMO the raiders is on the short side. but in the end it is all about what YOU like and feel comfortable with. perosnally I like short jackets.

can't wait to see yours.

Oops I'm 6'3" (6'2"& 3/4 LOL!)so im hoping the length isn't to long. I remember Tony Nowak saying that the Raiders is a shorter jacket like you said Holt. I'll have to see how mine fits compared to yours maybe I'll go with the regular XL to get the Raiders look.

Zane

everything from 24.5'' to 26'' is perfect raiders lenght IMO. 23.5'' as the nowak orignaly is, is to short for a guy at 6.2' tall. JMO

you guys stop!

Tundrarider wrote:

Indiana Holt wrote:I'm 6.2' and 200pounds. 45 chest. 35 waist and broad shoulders

My "man crush" just deepened...



Michael

I just got off the phone with US wings. Apparently there have been all sorts of delays from a death in the factory, to customs delays (US Wings usually does not outsource their work, and therefore do not regularly deal with customs), to snowstorms and airport closures. As best I can tell, the long sizes are the ones that are still trickling in, and unfortunately the striated lambskin may take even longer than the cowhide as they are having trouble determining the status of those jackets. Every estimate they've given has been their best estimate, but they just keep hitting roadblock after roadblock. Hopefully (for them and for us) they don't see any more delays like these. I hope my next post will have pictures of my jacket.

Thanks for the latest info! Sounds good to me!

Zane

Jinxed1 wrote:I was on the original list in July for the calfskin and
then added to the striated lamb list. When I saw some
of you guys receiving your jackets this week I
decided to check on mine. I called Myke on
Wednesday. He did have my name on the list.
He said they just came in the night before and
mine would go out that day. I did not receive
a confirmation email or shipping info that night
or Thursday. So Friday, I called, and the girl that
answered said she just saw my order and it was
going out that day. I did not receive the order
confirmation or shipping email as of this
morning. (Saturday)
I am not bashing, just curious.

I have a regular Large on order.

Hey Jinxed, did you ever pay for yours? Your story sounds EXACTLY like mine, but I could never get the notification to pay...then the price changes...blah blah blah....back and forths with Sarge and Myke...

Sadly I've kinda given up hope...and lost my excitement

Hang in there Raidersbash. I just got my tracking # a few hours ago. It does not look like UPS has taken possession yet, but it is still early.
I have been on the list since July, but I just paid last week. I will keep you up to date. Set for Wednesday delivery.

Jinxed1 wrote:Hang in there Raidersbash. I just got my tracking # a few hours ago. It does not look like UPS has taken possession yet, but it is still early.
I have been on the list since July, but I just paid last week. I will keep you up to date. Set for Wednesday delivery.

What size did you order?

Size LARGE

Right on, mine should be in soon then. I'm a XL long and they might be shipping in the next couple of weeks. Post pictures when you can!

Zane

Are you guys talking by any chance about the import SL. I have one on order paid in full. And I don't want to bug them. So I'll bug you.

Croft

Well, when I started the thread, I was most concerned about imported cow long sizes, but when I called them up earlier today, it sounded like SL would take a little longer than cow (see my above post).

Jinxed1, I too got a tracking number from UPS a few hours ago, same story as yours - imported cow large long.

Mine is a USA Striated lamb Large. It's on it's way!
I hope all the lake effect snow in Indiana does not block
the UPS truck. Maybe some of you guys could go shovel the
road ahead of the truck!

Jinxed1 wrote:Mine is a USA Striated lamb Large. It's on it's way!
I hope all the lake effect snow in Indiana does not block
the UPS truck. Maybe some of you guys could go shovel the
road ahead of the truck!

I will be in New York City Tomorrow in a Business meeting with Roz Schott going over the US Made Striated Lambskin Longs ! My Cell Phone number is: 330-322-2953 We should have an ETA for Longs in the US Cow.. US Bison and the US Striated Lamb.. Longs only make up 2% of our orders and with the shortage of High quality leather Regs. come first and then longs are made.. Regs and Longs are not made the same time nor are they cut the same time. All I can say is ask anyone that has Our US Legend made by Roz Schott Jackets ... It is worth it and the Striated Lamb is the Best of the Best no matter what the price.

Sarge

Thanks for the update, Sarge! Sounds like things are coming together...

Did anyone hear about the update?

Just talked with Sarge on the phone about the SL XL Longs. Looks like they'll be about Six weeks out. No worries, I just can't wait to get my jacket! Thanks for the nice chat Sarge!

Zane

My med. US cow arrived today and I couldn't be happier. I will post a review with pictures this weekend.

scot2525, what happened to your review? I'm still waiting on my large long, but I'd love to see some pics of yours!

It's not quite the weekend yet Bob; let's give the man a chance to do the jacket some justice.

I'm also looking forward to seeing your pics Scott. I'm dying to take some Pecard's to my wifes jacket because I know that will really do something to the look of the leather, but she won't let me yet.

Weston

Weston wrote:It's not quite the weekend yet Bob; let's give the man a chance to do the jacket some justice.

I'm also looking forward to seeing your pics Scott. I'm dying to take some Pecard's to my wifes jacket because I know that will really do something to the look of the leather, but she won't let me yet.

Weston

The weekend got away from me, sorry! I did get a few pictures taken today and hope to get them posted tomorrow with a review. Weston I am really looking forward to treating this leather as well although I may use something other than Pecards when the time comes.

Has anyone gotten an update on the US made Longs? In my case, the US made Cowhide Long?

On January 21st I was told 4-5 weeks for US made longs.

bobcatmvp1 wrote:Has anyone gotten an update on the US made Longs? In my case, the US made Cowhide Long?

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50079" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you read this thread, you'll see that the long sizes had some issues. Granted, you ordered US made as opposed to my imported one, but I suppose it's possible both have the same issues. You'd have to call US Wings to know for sure. When I last spoke with Myke a week or two ago, he said they'd fix the error in the pockets (the error was in the whole run, not just the one jacket), but it'd be about 2 months before they get the next run. I'll give 'em till the end of April before I bug them again about the imported ones.

Has anyone heard any updates on how the US made Long sizes are progressing?

I asked US Wings this morning and they said "I think two to three weeks". We're getting closer, I can't wait!

Emailed Wings asking how much longer on XL US Straited Lambs Longs. Sarge replied "maybe late next week!"

Yeah, I went ahead and canceled mine. I thought 3 months was a bit excessive for an OTR jacket. I went ahead and ordered a custom Magnolis which might get here quicker even though its custom. When US Wings actually has them in stock I might rethink it, which will be a while I'm guessing.

Indyzane wrote:Emailed Wings asking how much longer on XL US Straited Lambs Longs. Sarge replied "maybe late next week!"

Last week I heard end of Feb early March they will arrive at Wings. Any updates?

Yes! All longs (all sizes) pockets where placed incorrectly. Might be 6-8 weeks longer if Sarge wants to make them still. So we might not get them after all. I would call Wings and ask.

Also read this second to last post.

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Indyzane wrote:Yes! All longs (all sizes) pockets where placed incorrectly. Might be 6-8 weeks longer if Sarge wants to make them still. So we might not get them after all. I would call Wings and ask.

From my understanding this only applied to the import versions not the US made.

US made long sizes are due in next week!

indy1936 wrote:US made long sizes are due in next week!

Nice! I sure hope so! Thanks for the info.

indy1936 wrote:US made long sizes are due in next week!

Who told you, Sarge, Myke? Also anyone else hear anything?