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  1. Xopher

    Pattern making learning process

    Oh this is way cool! Keep posting updates!
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    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    Come to think of it, I have begun keeping a list of things I hyper fixate on, and about how long the phase lasts. There was about a year and a half long period I was buying vintage Vietnam jungle boots. I wanted to have a never ending ending supply of them because they are the perfect boot for...
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    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    You ain’t kidding!!!! Your post made me ponder the value of the jackets I have. I just realize I probably have $8k wrapped up into the 5 or 6 top tier jackets I wear regularly. 2 Eastmans, 3 Bill Kelso, and a GW on the way. Makes my knees weak…..I need jacket rehab
  4. Xopher

    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    I’m not buying duplicates or anything lol. So I guess it’s not that I’m looking to buy them again. My first high end jacket was a seal brown ELC B-6. I’ve been wearing it for probably 8 years now. It’s great, but still every now and then I wonder back to their website to look at it there. I...
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    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    I wanted to start a post about something not quite in the standard range of conversation here, but is definitely jacket related. Years ago in college I used to cruise the Eastman website day dreaming about buying one of their jackets. A broke college kid lucky to scrape together $20 at any one...
  7. Xopher

    D-1 AVI Leather VS Five Star?

    Does anyone have an AVI Leather D-1 that they can make comments about its quality compared to Five Star? I’ve been looking at the two options and I’d like to hear which one y’all think is the way to go? Or are they dead even in quality? If you have one of them, could you post photos please...
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    A-1 Jackets in WWII

    Could y’all please tell me what you know about the use of A-1 jackets in WW2. I know they were primarily a between wars piece of kit, but I have heard often that they saw “limited use” during the Second World War, but I haven’t been able to find any more information about the specifics. Are...
  9. Xopher

    Pre-War Woolrich Model 545 Sz42

    SOLD
  10. Xopher

    Pre-War Woolrich Model 545 Sz42

    I did notice some mild fraying at the starter pin but the zip works fine.
  11. Xopher

    Pre-War Woolrich Model 545 Sz42

    Some fit photos were requested. Here are a few quick photos
  13. Xopher

    Pre-War Woolrich Model 545 Sz42

    For Sale from my personal collection. 1941 Woolrich Model 545 with Original United Carr art deco snaps and the beautiful triple marked Talon zipper dated April 1941. (D1 Marking) The 545 is the lesser known brother to the 503 model. What makes this particular coat much more exciting is it...
  14. Xopher

    FOR SALE The Real Mccoy's Buco engineer boots Size 8.5D

    Do they fit true to size, or are they something you should size up or down from regular shoe size?
  15. Xopher

    Hi new here. Is wearing a leather jacket basically an invitation for trouble?

    I grew up around outlaw biker gangs, some of the really hard core ones. I’ve never seen any of them give people trouble for wearing a leather jacket. Only when the jackets had top and bottom rocker patches did I see troubles arise, but keep in mind those were patches specifically designed to...
  16. Xopher

    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

    One year, 8 months and 1 week later and my Wescos are here! A solid 20 months. How do I feel now? I like them. They are not “peeerfect” but close enough for me to wear for the next 20 years. Am I still excited? No not really. It’s nice to have them, I’m glad I got them, but I’m not as...
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    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

  19. Xopher

    WTB Original Vietnam Jungle Boots 8R

    Awesome, could you post a photo of them please? Thank you Sir
  20. Xopher

    WTB Original Vietnam Jungle Boots 8R

    I’m looking for Original Jungle Boots size 8 Regular. Does anyone have some?
  21. Xopher

    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

    Actually, adding onto my previous thoughts about Wesco and their 18 month wait. A while back they were measuring their wait time in weeks. But in a nonsensical way. Their representatives told me 40 weeks…..I mean at that point why not just say 10 months? Doesn’t that seem a little goofy...
  22. Xopher

    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

    I now have two jackets on order. Both different variations of A-1s. One should be here in 6 months and the other in 3 months. I’m really excited about them, and I really think the sweet spot is probably 3 to 6 months. I think it’s a little difficult to stay excited for an order longer than...
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    Waiting Too Long ruining excitement?

    I have a question that is a bit more about psychology I guess rather than specifically jackets, but it came to mind because of custom jackets/boots wait times. I have been unable to find answers on line so I thought I’d just ask if anyone else has experienced this and what your thoughts are on...

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