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Johnson Leathers WWL-41

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I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?
 

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I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?
The Langlitz Columbia I own has exactly the same action back as this jacket (coincidence?) and it has a wonderful range of motion. I think this is partly due to the fact that is made from their mid weight cowhide so it is not too heavy and also because it has underarm “football” gussets.
I do own an Aero Bootlegger in CXL horsehide with an action back and it does not seem to add much mobility to the jacket.
 
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I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?
This jacket does have the under arm “footballs” and it’s a great design feature which helps with mobility for sure. At 210lbs I should not have even been able to put this jacket on, given the measurements. I could wear it though. But my other recent JL just felt better. It’s interesting as that one has a 21” spread across the shoulders and a full AB. By all accounts it should be a size too large. It’s actually perfect though.
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