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  1. JLStorm

    New A-1 jacket from Original Flightjackets, horsehide, crafted in Germany, PICS

    That's not fair. Your tree is always in the same place, but I'd have to heard cats. I'll see what I can do though :nod:
  2. JLStorm

    New A-1 jacket from Original Flightjackets, horsehide, crafted in Germany, PICS

    Great review as always Jan. But no goofy self timed tree shots??? You realize that we look forward to the humorous yet super detailed reviews of yours right? So, technically, I think you owe us a few extra humorous shots with the pre-requisite tree in the background in your next review :)
  3. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Thanks for the compliment. Jan has the most amusing and detailed reviews I recall seeing. If you haven't yet, take a look at some of his reviews! Bison comes in as many colors as any other hide I would think. My color options were probably limited by my weight requirements. I chose...
  4. JLStorm

    Every mention of Alexander Leathers has been completely eliminated from the forum!?

    The amount of information I unintentionally learn while on this forum never ceases to amaze me. In the last two days I've learned a bit about music and world history. I think its pretty darn cool!
  5. JLStorm

    What is it about horsehide?

    Thats what I had heard about kangaroo boots. I have a pair, not the best quality I'm sure (irish setter I think) and they have held up quite well for several years of mud, snow, chores, and scrapes against rocks and god knows what else. I like that they are thin and light, but tough. I don't...
  7. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    I appreciate your forgiveness lol. I couldn't well tell my wife that her pictures weren't good enough without making her feel bad. It took her a long time to figure out how to get the camera to work on manual focus, but regardless of whether it was on auto or manual it just didn't work out. I...
  8. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Shockingly, the pattern didn't require many changes. They took the area just under the chest in by 1" and the belly area in by 1.5". Their pattern fit me much better stock than most. Usually I need a 46 in the chest and shoulders, but I have way to much jacket in the stomach area and the...
  9. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Thank you sir. Thanks. I'm glad you like it. One jacket per year is my max and only if my company is giving out bonuses that year. This jacket fills the one big hole I had in my closet, but I'm sure by the time I can afford something else, I will find a way to create a need for another...
  10. JLStorm

    What is it about horsehide?

    I didn't know goat was used in racing suits. Learn something new every day on here. I've had kangaroo gloves which were great for dexterity, but were too thin to be warm (more due to lack of insulation than anything else I suppose). Do they make jackets / clothing from kangaroo? I don't...
  11. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Front chest and collar closeup Beautiful navy blue lining...love this! Ok these first two were the best of what my wife took. She took the only back shot and I feel bad not posting one front shot...but the rest are self timed and show the color and detail much more accurately. Forgot...
  13. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Ok I finally got photos. Sorry it took so long. My wife worked really hard to take photos of me with my digital SLR, but I didnt have the heart to tell her they almost all of them were really blurry and the exposure was too short. I had to wait until she fell asleep, set up the tripod and...
  14. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Hey now lol. I gave you fair warning on the first page. The wife and I don't open our presents we got for each other until after we get home from the family Christmas stuff. We eat dinner have really unhealthy desserts and open presents while watching national lampoons Christmas vacation...
  15. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Its sitting under the tree with the other presents. After dinner and before dessert we will do the present thing. hopefully within 2 hours!!!
  16. JLStorm

    The Road to Galashiels.

    What a great read. Thanks!
  17. JLStorm

    Just Received My New Jacket from Johnsons Leather! (sort of)

    Hopefully less than 18 hours :)
  19. JLStorm

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    You sir are out of line. It is a holiday and they are entitled to spend some time with their loved ones. It's a jacket, not a life threatening disease. It looks like Holly has offered to interrupt her time off to help you, but frankly with this attitude to don't deserve it. I truly hope you...
  20. JLStorm

    What is it about horsehide?

    I think I recall reading several discussions that stated goat wasn't as protective for riding. Not sure if that is just because the fqhh and steer are heavier and/or thicker, or if it is false information. I've torture tested close to 15 samples of fqhh, mid weight horse, various cow weights...
  21. JLStorm

    My new AL-8 ( grainey steerhide)

    Very nice. Looks like what id expect from the talent over there. Whats the weight on it?
  22. JLStorm

    What is it about horsehide?

    I prefer steer as I like the heavier weight hides a available and the deeper grain that can be found. However, i seem to recall several conversations stating that oz per oz fqhh was stronger and more protective than steer. Its a moot point in most cases since steer has a heavier oz weight...
  23. JLStorm

    Aero lhb project warm lining advice

    I was extremely underwhelmed with the warmth of the alpaca lining. I found that even as warm as the high 30s / low 40s I was cold, as i felt the cold leather through the lining. I sent my jacket back after one season and had an extremely short shearling lining put in instead. Luckily i had...

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