Vanson catalogue

[Bunyip]

hi guys,
Just got this emailed to me.
Some pretty nice stuff there. The pricing is good too.
http://vansonleathers.com/events/Vanson-Digest-R.pdf

 

[felix03]

Really nice looking collection. I especially like the Portland in olive and the Daytona in octagon.

 

[pawineguy]

Yes, I was just looking through this also. Interesting that they are producing most of the new models in the lighter leathers, which are right around 3 oz instead of the 3.5 oz comp weight - probably a good move as even a lot of riders would be happy with 3 oz steerhide.

 

[ton312]

hi guys,
Just got this emailed to me.
Some pretty nice stuff there. The pricing is good too.
http://vansonleathers.com/events/Vanson-Digest-R.pdf

Just hit my inbox as well. Agreed!

 

[Worf]

Just got it also... man there's some groovy threads in this catalog..... Damn em!

Worf

 

[Monitor]

Want!!!

 

[tropicalbob]

I've already started on my wife by making a brief mention of Vanson over dinner last evening: "There's this great little company, been around forever, much cheaper than Aero, etc." Their belted Model J was the jacket that led me to this forum a few years back and, although I eventually went with an Aero LHB, I still want one badly.

 

[plainsman]

Vanson has very good products. I tried a type A (AR2 competition hide). It felt heavy in the hand but when I put it on, the fit was incredible - it felt lighter. I bought it on the spot

 

[Vespizzare]

My first good (motorcycle) jacket was a Vanson Teton and it's still my most practical jacket for riding. It's my warmest with sufficient room for layering and the long back really works against the chill. it's also my coolest (leather) jacket with effective venting up the ying-yang. I also like the Sturges with armor. The competition weight is too heavy for me but the Firenze is A-OK.

When I first joined FL, posts said it took almost a year to get a Vanson. I got mine, which was already made, on the phone with Kim, half of the couple behind Vanson. I assume the lack of recent posts on that subject indicates it's no longer a problem.

 

[Monitor]

Spent half a day on a motorcycle today, wearing Model B, and as I was driving home just now, out of the blue I thought to myself 'Damn, this is such a great jacket!'. And it really, truly is. It may be the finest jacket I've ever had (with Mod. A).

 

[ProteinNerd]

Have Vanson improved the horrendous wait times I kept hearing about in the past....people waiting over 2 years for a jacket with no communication?

 

[l0fielectronic]

I do like a couple of things the non leather jackets there.

I'm pretty shocked at the design of the brochure though. It looks like something from 20 years ago, and not in a good 'vintage' way.

 

[Bighatlaw]

I really like that Portland. May have to jump on that. Heck I like all the green ones! Wondering if the collar has snaps to keep it back off the neck like a Chopper?

 

[ton312]

Spent half a day on a motorcycle today, wearing Model B, and as I was driving home just now, out of the blue I thought to myself 'Damn, this is such a great jacket!'. And it really, truly is. It may be the finest jacket I've ever had (with Mod. A).

Agreed. Vanson is the undisputed king of functional gear. And it looks amazing as well. The model a and model b are timeless, beautiful perfection. Jealous of a January ride btw.

 

[ton312]

Have Vanson improved the horrendous wait times I kept hearing about in the past....people waiting over 2 years for a jacket with no communication?

I waited 6 months for a derby. But I think think the squeaky email gets greased. I was all over them for updates, when will it be ready, etc...and this was well before it was released as a model. But I had a tiny wantanabe collab that I wanted in my size.

 

[Monitor]

Agreed. Vanson is the undisputed king of functional gear. And it looks amazing as well. The model a and model b are timeless, beautiful perfection. Jealous of a January ride btw.

Perfection indeed, which is why I had to have both A & B.

It was such a nice and warm day today, I just couldn't resist. Went to the local store to get some cleaning stuff, ended up miles away from the city. That's all over though as the weather here will turn crap starting tomorrow...

 

[pawineguy]

Have Vanson improved the horrendous wait times I kept hearing about in the past....people waiting over 2 years for a jacket with no communication?

They have, they were having a big problem with the tannery (or tanneries) at one point and refused to make jackets from what they considered inferior hides. Kudos to them for not sacrificing quality and thus taking a big sales hit, but as you note, the communication was terrible.

 

[tropicalbob]

I've been thinking that if I do go with a Vanson it'll be through Thurston anyway, as I'd like to nail the fit.

 

[Bunyip]

Want!!!

Agreed! How cool is it? Would look great after a few miles and a handful of bar fights!

 

[Bunyip]

Has anyone pulled the trigger yet? You could do a lot worse than ordering a Daytona,Classic or Portland for the bike. The Royale looks great in Octagon, as does the 50s car coat. It's a nice change looking at sub USD$1100 jackets. A very,very nice change!