New Langlitz Flight Jacket (Bomber Style) with Pics

[ykurtz]

Just got my new Langlitz flight jacket in the mail this morning.

Specs:

• Black goat
• No epaulets or cargo pockets
• Leather lined handwarmer pockets
• Gun pocket
• Map/Breast pocket
• Nickel Talon zipper
• Grey/Silver detachable shearling collar for winter
• Snug fit

Front view:


Front view, open:


Back view:


Close up view:


I'll try to get some fit pics up in the next couple of days....

 

[IXL]

That jacket is just the style I'm looking for!! Post up with the collar in attached, please.

 

[Grayland]

Very nice and something not often seen (Langlitz). Didn't realize they did a flight jacket. I hear their goatskin is awesome.

 

[ykurtz]

That jacket is just the style I'm looking for!! Post up with the collar in attached, please.

Yup, will include the collar in the fit pics.

 

[ykurtz]

Very nice and something not often seen (Langlitz). Didn't realize they did a flight jacket. I hear their goatskin is awesome.

The goatskin is 3.0 oz and is pretty soft and supple. Very happy with it. It's my first goatskin jacket so I can't compare it to other vendors' goat, which may be different, since Langlitz specs their leather for riders.

 

[eggleman]

The hand warmer pockets look like they're located quite away to to outer edge of the jacket
(almost under the armpits) ... are they still usable ?

 

[bn1966]

Very cool jacket looking forward to the fit pictures

 

[ykurtz]

The hand warmer pockets look like they're located quite away to to outer edge of the jacket
(almost under the armpits) ... are they still usable ?

Yes, they are usable, and yes, they are a bit far apart. Their default location is to accommodate cargo pockets, which I did not order with the jacket. You can always ask Langlitz to move the pockets closer together if it is a concern either practically or aesthetically; customizing things like pocket angle/location, zipper/no zipper, pocket size, et al., are all possible. In my case, I rarely stick my hands into my pockets; typically, I would just store keys, etc., in the pockets and fish them out as needed.

 

[eggleman]

Yes, they are usable, and yes, they are a bit far apart. Their default location is to accommodate cargo pockets, which I did not order with the jacket. You can always ask Langlitz to move the pockets closer together if it is a concern either practically or aesthetically; customizing things like pocket angle/location, zipper/no zipper, pocket size, et al., are all possible. In my case, I rarely stick my hands into my pockets; typically, I would just store keys, etc., in the pockets and fish them out as needed.

Thanks for the reply
I'm guessing you had a few customisations for the inner pockets ..
cracking jacket btw !

 

[Bunyip]

That looks great. I always imagined Langlitz flight. Jackets in brown, hadn't even considered it in black. It looks really smart...great purchase.

 

[Vespizzare]

I once had a jacket with a detachable collar and didn't like all the snaps involved, especially when the collar is off. Of course I'm being perfectionistic, but I prefer minimalism and classic. I'm getting a warm bomber (for colder riding) from JL at the end of this month (per Alan) and I went with a permanent mouton collar (like the bombers I wore to elementary school, albeit not in CXL). Will post pix.

 

[ykurtz]

I once had a jacket with a detachable collar and didn't like all the snaps involved, especially when the collar is off. Of course I'm being perfectionistic, but I prefer minimalism and classic. I'm getting a warm bomber (for colder riding) from JL at the end of this month (per Alan) and I went with a permanent mouton collar (like the bombers I wore to elementary school, albeit not in CXL). Will post pix.

A permanent mouton collar would work on a jacket that I'd wear 1-2 months out of the year. Certainly an option. I own off-white dinner jackets that I only wear once or twice a year and there's definitely a place in a wardrobe for highly specialized pieces. I only see myself with 3 leather jackets, max, hence my choices made to date. Of course, it could all change tomorrow and I might end up buying a lot more. I only thought I'd have 5-7 suits but have somehow ended up with 16 and counting....

 

[IXL]

..... I only see myself with 3 leather jackets, max,......

...Now that's just crazy talk!!....

 

[Seb Lucas]

Good on you ykurtz, nice jacket, great mods. 3 leathers is plenty ( I'm selling a number of mine off to get to that point) as for suits, I have a bad one that I wear once every year or two - weddings, that kind of thing. I consider myself fortunate that I almost never need to wear one.

 

[ykurtz]

Fit Pics...

Some fit pics. (Forgot to put on the shearling collar. Will take a few separate pics a bit later.)

Front, unzipped:


Back, unzipped:


Front, zipped:


Back, zipped:

 

[mattp]

This is a sensational jacket! A perfect fit and the goat looks excellent. I imagine it would be very comfortable too.
I've just put an order in for the Sidewinder and was tempted by the goat but it seems to suit some jackets more than others, anyway, I think you've nailed it with this one.
Thanks for posting the pics!

 

[Bunyip]

This is a sensational jacket! A perfect fit and the goat looks excellent. I imagine it would be very comfortable too.
I've just put an order in for the Sidewinder and was tempted by the goat but it seems to suit some jackets more than others, anyway, I think you've nailed it with this one.
Thanks for posting the pics!

I would be very keen to see your side winder Matt. What colour and hide combo? I think it's a great looking jacket, that Langlitz japan site is unbelievable

 

[mattp]

I would be very keen to see your side winder Matt. What colour and hide combo? I think it's a great looking jacket, that Langlitz japan site is unbelievable

I've gone with midweight black cow, with brown thread. Still deciding on cossack vs dress collar, and if I get the dress collar whether to add the mouton option. I don't know how much, if at all, the snaps for the mouton will bother me when it's not on.

Sorry to go off topic, but since the merits of the removable mouton were being discussed anyway it's not too far off

 

[Bunyip]

I've gone with midweight black cow, with brown thread. Still deciding on cossack vs dress collar, and if I get the dress collar whether to add the mouton option. I don't know how much, if at all, the snaps for the mouton will bother me when it's not on.

Sorry to go off topic, but since the merits of the removable mouton were being discussed anyway it's not too far off

It's not noticeable. You should go for it. Very handy, amend you can't get it done retroactively

 

[Vespizzare]

It's not noticeable. You should go for it. Very handy, amend you can't get it done retroactively

I'll chime in that I never felt the inside hardware behind the neck when the collar was detached. I just went with the permanent because I wanted a really warm, non-armored jacket for my bike. With me, the snaps are more of a mental thing (NO WISE CRACKS PLEASE)