I tried two jackets in the z-150. A derby and the Gambler. Insanely stiff leather given it's relatively thinner/ lighter weight. Both under 6lbs. But to me it's also the cut. They were cut insanely trim thru the arms and shoulders which made it almost impossible to comfortably move in. I could almost get a blood pressure read bending my arms. Here's a pic of my (former) GamblerTon I have a vanson vaj-3 city jacket in z-150 that is my dedicated bike jacket. I literally had to beat the shit out of it for 3 straight days with a baseball bat on my bed and then wear it in the house and to work for weeks before it wouldn't stand up on its own. Quite a few hours it's logged on the bike now and it's still stiff around the areas where there are zippers as the zips have like 8 layers of folded z-150 in some places, but not unreasonably so.
I absolutely loved the jacket but hated fighting with it. Even my 10 and 12lb jackets are easier to wear. Hopefully this brown version will maintain a trim profile but be easier to wear. A nice Fall/Spring jacket is what I'm after.
Waiting is the hardest part!