How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Hh121]

Have an incoming Vanson "E" and some X-ray gloves. Got the gloves but no "E". Called Vanson and they are gonna look into it Monday. I am a little worried about their "new" comp weight leather after JPK's analysis of his force jacket. Hope the quality is still there. Have another week to worry about it. lol.

Can you share the link of JPK’s review? Thanks

 

[roadking04]

@Hh, I don't know how to do that.

The thread is called "best stock jacket w armor"

the thread is new and only one page. hope that helps.

 

[Hh121]

Horween 6oz CXL Horsehide dark burgundy

The thickness of wrist gusset in my Vanson is 4.5oz.

 

[ton312]

Have an incoming Vanson "E" and some X-ray gloves. Got the gloves but no "E". Called Vanson and they are gonna look into it Monday. I am a little worried about their "new" comp weight leather after JPK's analysis of his force jacket. Hope the quality is still there. Have another week to worry about it. lol.

Report your findings!! Pictures would be helpful too (even if it's not up to snuff). I wish jpk would've added some to his post. A picture really is worth a thousand words and we're talking about a legendary brand. Worries me a bit. I've always held Vanson in the HIGHEST regard.

 

[ton312]

Horween 6oz CXL Horsehide dark burgundy

The thickness of wrist gusset in my Vanson is 4.5oz.

How many nickels thick is that single sheet? Man that looks extraordinary and familiar. Beautiful color. My God just look at it.

 

[Hh121]

How many nickels thick is that single sheet? Man that looks extraordinary and familiar. Beautiful color. My God just look at it.

I don’t have change now. But Damon use the leather gauge measured the thickness of this hide, it right on the 6oz&2.5 mm. My Vanson wrist gusset measured in 4.5oz. You can tell they compromised a lot when they making their jacket.

 

[willyto]

That is literally armor

 

[ton312]

I don’t have change now. But Damon use the leather gauge measured the thickness of this hide, it right on the 6oz&2.5 mm. My Vanson wrist gusset measured in 4.5oz. You can tell they compromised a lot when they making their jacket.

What will you build with it?!!?

 

[Hh121]

What will you build with it?!!?

I don’t know, I tried on their m-200 and don’t like what I see.

 

[Thuggee]

Size smaller I could be tempted, you would certainly stand out in a crowd wearing this one

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3953


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[ton312]

I don’t know, I tried on their m-200 and don’t like what I see.

What about a half-belt cross zip like the one I had:

In that hide. Man. I might need a 2.0 JL.

 

[Hh121]

What about a half-belt cross zip like the one I had:
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In that hide. Man. I might need a 2.0 JL.

Yours looks amazing.
Unless Alan can find out the pattern he did for this person

 

[ton312]

Yours looks amazing.
Unless Alan can find out the pattern he did for this person

 

[Hh121]

The 6oz CXLHH is not overly stiff, I can imagine it must be super comfortable to wear something in that thickness.

 

[ton312]

The 6oz CXLHH is not overly stiff, I can imagine it must be super comfortable to wear something in that thickness.

Wow man!!! That's a belt leather. No shit! I think that's got at least a good 1.5 oz on my HB. Man that's thick!!! Like a big ass porterhouse!

 

[Hh121]

Wow man!!! That's a belt leather. No shit! I think that's got at least a good 1.5 oz on my HB. Man that's thick!!! Like a big ass porterhouse!

Got some change

 

[Superfluous]

What will you build with it?!!?

 

[jacketjunkie]

I think this leather is too thick for a jacket. There. I said it. I cannot imagine it ever breaking in to a point where the jacket doesn't stand up like it's made from cardboard. The jacket would have zero drape even after years of wear.

 

[jonesy86]

Drove over the bridge to visit JL today not really planning to buy something. Tried on this size 44 M-500 in 3.5 oz. Naked Cowhide quilted lining.
P to P 25"
Shoulders 21"
Sleeve 26"
Length 26"
The P to P is big compared to what I usually wear but it felt good, just a little big. The shoulders were big, but it gave me the needed length in the sleeves.

Al is on vacation but I ended up ordering my first new spec. jacket from a very experienced and nice guy named Craig. I have been talking with Al for a while about his goat which I like very much for a summer jacket but Craig showed me the 2-1/2 to 3 oz. Naked Cowhide and I liked it even better. Ended up taking the shoulders in by 1 inch, and the bottom hem width by 1 inch, and lengthened the sleeves by 1 1/2 inches. I like a relatively loose long fitting jacket but this felt a bit big, boxy and a bit short. I was thinking of going with a 24 inch P to P but tried on the 42 at that measurement and it was small, so Craig suggested taking in the bottom width to make it a bit more trim. I was also going to lengthen it by one inch but changed my mind at the last minute. Went with Black Cotton Lining in the body instead of quilt, and Satin Lining in the arms.

M-500 Size 44
P to P 25 Inch
Shoulders 20 Inch
Sleeve 27 1/2 Inch
Length 26 Inch

No zippers on the slash pockets, #10 YKK Antique Brass main zipper and #5 YKK Antique Brass sleeve zipper.
Instead of Lace Up Sides I went with the Side Tab from the M-200.

Still not certain about the 25 Inch P to P, and am also thinking about adding 1/2 inch in length.

I welcome any comments and suggestions.

 

[Monitor]

Got some change

But a leather jacket cannot be made out of that?