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

Pandemic

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It looks cool to me as it's different and well done but it might take a while getting used to. Felt the same way with the vertical zipper at first

Thanks man. I think being able to adjust the waist will be more practical than cinching the bottom opening (which is cut very slim, anyway). I’m just having second thoughts, seeing the buckles up high.
 

Jin431

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Thanks man. I think being able to adjust the waist will be more practical than cinching the bottom opening (which is cut very slim, anyway). I’m just having second thoughts, seeing the buckles up high.
I did the same with my side adjusters, just a slight cinch on it for a tapered fit. It's one of those that you won't really see anyways. Maybe have Greg wear it and take photos for you so you can have a better idea how it wears
 

Khilij

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So it looks like I'm not going to be a one and done kind of guy after all. Not even a few days after ordering my first jacket and I'm already lining up my next purchase. My Chopper hasn't even arrived at my doorstep yet! I'm really liking the model F in competition weight black leather. I guess my wallet and I never really had a chance after all. A hearty thanks to everyone here for passing on the bug. I'm excited to really be a part of this community.
 

Riu

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So it looks like I'm not going to be a one and done kind of guy after all. Not even a few days after ordering my first jacket and I'm already lining up my next purchase. My Chopper hasn't even arrived at my doorstep yet! I'm really liking the model F in competition weight black leather. I guess my wallet and I never really had a chance after all. A hearty thanks to everyone here for passing on the bug. I'm excited to really be a part of this community.
Welcome to the madness, but I’d hold off until the first one arrives before ordering the second.
 

Khilij

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Welcome to the madness, but I’d hold off until the first one arrives before ordering the second.

You're very right. That's absolutely a smart idea. It wouldn't be a smart purchase financially anyway at this exact moment, I was just figuring out the budgeting aspect of it all. Hopefully I'll be able to swing it later in the year after a bit of saving. You find a bunch of great people doing cool stuff, you tend to get excited. I'm sure you all can relate.
 
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We all relate...I’m speaking from experience :rolleyes:
Pace yourself so that you can fully enjoy the “honeymoon” and bond with your Chopper, if you go too fast you might quickly fall into the “jacketeering” category- flipping almost new jackets at a loss to support the next one coming. It works for some, but at a cost.
 

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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Thanks man. I think being able to adjust the waist will be more practical than cinching the bottom opening (which is cut very slim, anyway). I’m just having second thoughts, seeing the buckles up high.
just saw the IG story. That looks great. Really nice shade of brown and lots of grain.

I don't think moving them is going to be easy at this point. You'll probably have holes in the leather and he probably has to undo the lining.
 

red devil

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We all relate...I’m speaking from experience :rolleyes:
Pace yourself so that you can fully enjoy the “honeymoon” and bond with your Chopper, if you go too fast you might quickly fall into the “jacketeering” category- flipping almost new jackets at a loss to support the next one coming. It works for some, but at a cost.

Yes, my advice is to take your time to plan your jackets. Figure out what you want. Your taste will evolve as you go on. Check out the grizzly jackets. You might not see yourself in one now, but you likely will in a year or two if you stay here :D
 

dannyk

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You're very right. That's absolutely a smart idea. It wouldn't be a smart purchase financially anyway at this exact moment, I was just figuring out the budgeting aspect of it all. Hopefully I'll be able to swing it later in the year after a bit of saving. You find a bunch of great people doing cool stuff, you tend to get excited. I'm sure you all can relate.
Well, welcome to TFL. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya! Haha. Most of us found this forum searching for “the one” and we ended up here 5 years later and having gone through 30 jackets! Some of the fun is the chase, the trade, the sale and the purchase. But your wallet and if you have a significant other they will hate it. I can say this though TFL is the nicest and most intelligent forum. There are others some more specific, but none that are this welcoming and cover so many bases in one place. So you’ve made a good choice joining us here.
 

Pandemic

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just saw the IG story. That looks great. Really nice shade of brown and lots of grain.

I don't think moving them is going to be easy at this point. You'll probably have holes in the leather and he probably has to undo the lining.

Thanks. Yeh, at this point I am just reaffirming with myself that I made the right call - too late to change it so I want to love it.
 

Tom71

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Got a pic of the jacket ?

That´s the only one I have. 2018.

Vanson.jpg
 

Tom71

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