How many jackets have you owned?

[SJC]

I have two jackets worth mentioning. A Schott 641 and a Vanson America ( model B ) jacket. Very happy with them both. I want to get a horsehide in something from somebody next year....

How is the Vanson Model B ? I was thinking about a Vanson Comet next since I am so addicted but was bummed it didn't have side pockets.

 

[Monitor]

How is the Vanson Model B ?

Possibly the best leather jacket you can buy.

I had one, it was a size too small which is why we had to part ways but it was the best jacket I have owned, hands down. Right up there with Langlitz.

Best part; given time, it will even look better than any fancy fancy leather out there. . .

. . .but that's probably something your grandchildren will get to see.

 

[TREEMAN]

Possibly the best leather jacket you can buy.

I had one, it was a size too small which is why we had to part ways but it was the best jacket I have owned, hands down. Right up there with Langlitz.

Best part; given time, it will even look better than any fancy fancy leather out there. . .

. . .but that's probably something your grandchildren will get to see.

The leather on your model B looks fantastic..........I can only hope mine turns out as good. How old was the jacket at the time of this photo ?

 

[TREEMAN]

How is the Vanson Model B ? I was thinking about a Vanson Comet next since I am so addicted but was bummed it didn't have side pockets.

Let me tell you that the model B is great!!! It is thick!! It is 8 lbs of serious MC leather. Feels and looks great on. Really happy with it!! I hope the leather matures as well as Monitor's.

 

[Monitor]

The leather on your model B looks fantastic..........I can only hope mine turns out as good. How old was the jacket at the time of this photo ?

Sadly, this isn't my jacket. It one belongs to the Rideapart.com dude. It's a few years old but he's taken a couple of serious spills in it and the jacket has seen some restoration which sped up the process.

 

[TREEMAN]

Not that it matters because it's the leather were interested in but........I think the jacket in the photo is a model A.

 

[Monitor]

lol yeah, it's Model A but they've basically the exact same front so... I am actually giving a slight edge to Model A 'cause of the full action back and a somewhat more biking friendly cut but I've had both and they are equally outstanding jackets for riding and otherwise.

 

[TREEMAN]

When I was at Vanson's a few months ago, I tried on the A. The size 42 had a back length of 27.5" !! Way too long for me. The B has 26", and I like the way the B looks in the back better than the A.

 

[nick123]

I'll try to get a review of the Vanson Conmander just acquired. Pretty epic jacket.

 

[ton312]

LOVE that jacket, what is the brand ?

Aero Bootlegger in cordovan steer!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Tony that's awesome. What size is that one, if I may ask?

 

[TREEMAN]

I'll try to get a review of the Vanson Conmander just acquired. Pretty epic jacket.

Looking forward to seeing it....

 

[AeroFan_07]

Monitor I thought I recoignized the Model A, I had one of those in Pre-Lounge days. Bought for $200 second hand and hardly any wear in at all. However it was way too large, boxy and like was said the back was almost 28" long in a Size 46 model. Just wound up selling it after trying and trying to convince mysef it would be ok.

 

[ton312]

Tony that's awesome. What size is that one, if I may ask?

It's a 40" with 27.5" back and 26.5" sleeve

 

[ton312]

I'll try to get a review of the Vanson Conmander just acquired. Pretty epic jacket.

That's an awsome jacket Nick and the only d pocket Vanson has ever produced, to my knowledge. Would love to read your review and see some pics in the wild.

 

[nick123]

That's an awsome jacket Nick and the only d pocket Vanson has ever produced, to my knowledge. Would love to read your review and see some pics in the wild.

Sneak peak...so flippin' cool. My first D-pocket. Don't know how I've always ended up with non-D moto jackets prior.

 

[Monitor]

Sneak peak...so flippin' cool. My first D-pocket. Don't know how I've always ended up with non-D moto jackets prior.
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Wow! What's this made of?

 

[TREEMAN]

Sneak peak...so flippin' cool. My first D-pocket. Don't know how I've always ended up with non-D moto jackets prior.
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You look at this photo.....you smell Vanson leather!!

 

[nick123]

Wow! What's this made of?

"Competition weight leather chromexcel style tanned by local Massachussetts tannery"?

 

[ton312]

"Competition weight leather chromexcel style tanned by local Massachussetts tannery"?

I think that jacket is made with the Z-150. It's a slightly "lighter" hide than the full comp weight...I had a Derby in it...really great stuff and more than heavy/thick enough for my liking...can't wait to see more pics Nick. Love the plaid too! I believe this jacket is SOLD OUT and no longer available