roadking04
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Any comments and recommendations are welcome, good or bad. My main concerns are fit and the main zip.
Ok guys, I received my Vanson model "E". I was anxious and nervous to open the box. I was set up to be a little disappointed because of the recent reviews. Have no fear! VANSON DID NOT COMPROMISE!! This jacket is a beast! The competition leather is just how I remember from 12 years ago. Stiff, heavy, shiny, and squeaky. Has some grain starting to show. Definitely a piece of equipment!
I am a little concerned about the main zipper. It appears to be "rusty". It is black, no signs of shiny brass at all! It was very hard to operate even after some candle wax! The #5 sleeve zips are shiny and function like butter. Most of the snaps are tarnished, but that will happen over time anyways. My main concern is the function of the beefy main zip.
I am also wondering if I should size down to a 46. It is hard to determine because the leather is so stiff and unyielding. I am afraid if I size down I wont be able to ware a sweatshirt underneath. Not sure what to do there.
Now for some pics:
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Nice!! I don't think I'd change the fit. A size down might make it too small,but you probably could pull it offf. Hide looks amazing and it stands on its own. Man, some fears have left with this post. Congrats man. I would stick here!
Maybe it’s time to get a E for myself, but is it too hardcore to wear it on campus?
Thanks Aerofan and Jejupe. Yes, mine has the quilted lining. Vanson also makes a rayon lining for it. I have no experience with the rayon. The model "E" also comes with snaps inside that will accept Vanson's vest liner.
And they can line it with pretty much whatever pattern you want
Do you know if a streamliner in size 42 will fit jacket in size 44 and 40 ?
@Hh. I know my model "E" has the snaps for the streamliner vest. I am not sure what size fits wear. I would think if you had a size 42 jacket, you would need a size 42 streamliner. I am not sure though.
I ordered a mouton collar with my jacket and they only had a size46 in stock, they would have to make a 48 for me. So that tells me if a similar size collar wont fit, neither will the vest. I am sure Vanson would know.