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Post by scooter on Jan 18, 2016 15:30:41 GMT -6
@scooter - got two LW's here. Stu is Stu. Some guys get butthurt over his personality, I don't. Congrats. That looks killer. LW jackets are bullet-proof and take some effort to break - but being here and comfortable with 26oz denims, etc., it should pose no trouble for many men here. Just know he's a straight-shooter. East coast, old school. I like him. From the sound of it, there must be some "sensitive" types trying to do business with him. I'm not one of those. Good to know. Thanks. What might I expect for lead time ? I'm thinking, I'd like to have it by this fall. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 18, 2016 15:34:36 GMT -6
@scooter - got two LW's here. Stu is Stu. Some guys get butthurt over his personality, I don't. Congrats. That looks killer. LW jackets are bullet-proof and take some effort to break - but being here and comfortable with 26oz denims, etc., it should pose no trouble for many men here. Just know he's a straight-shooter. East coast, old school. I like him. From the sound of it, there must be some "sensitive" types trying to do business with him. I'm not one of those. Good to know. Thanks. What might I expect for lead time ? I'm thinking, I'd like to have it by this fall. Gotta ask Stu. Sometimes he has stock, but I honestly don't know his lead-time at this time. Pick your questions wisely and don't be one of these wankers that emails him 10x a day. He'll kill you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 13:33:14 GMT -6
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Post by Winterland on Jan 19, 2016 15:12:19 GMT -6
After researching, and much deliberation, I've chosen what shall be my first high quality leather jacket.....  Lost Worlds Suburban in Russet I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger. I'd like to pad the rainy day fund, a bit, before I drop over $1K on a jacket. My only concern... the negative pub I've read. It seems, dealing with Stu, at Lost Worlds, isn't always a pleasant experience. Does anyone here have any 1st hand experience ? I will add to Old26 I have 2 Lost Worlds Ryder jackets, black and brown and I love them. Bullet proof. The style is very close to the Suburban. Suburban is a little looser fit if I recall. I need to post the black one as I purchased it this summer and haven't taken any pics yet. I have been wearing it every day since fall. Keep an eye on Ebay and other forums for used ones. I only dealt with their customer service once as my zipper pin is a little loose on my brown jacket. Prompt and short response. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 19, 2016 16:02:58 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 16:54:23 GMT -6
HALP. I need to start saving for this. NEED LOL |
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Post by exophobe on Jan 19, 2016 17:40:18 GMT -6
HALP. I need to start saving for this. NEED LOL The jacket? Comments indicate it's Bello il giubbino, but I don't know what that means in the leather jacket world, so I'll leave it to others. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 19, 2016 17:51:17 GMT -6
I would love an awesome B-3 but they are 2k. Ill post photos of the TS golden bear moto when I get it. If it sucks I'm shipping it back and getting a buzz a2
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 15:14:44 GMT -6
HALP. I need to start saving for this. NEED LOL The jacket? Comments indicate it's Bello il giubbino, but I don't know what that means in the leather jacket world, so I'll leave it to others. that is 'nice jacket' in a different language |
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Post by exophobe on Jan 20, 2016 15:46:37 GMT -6
The jacket? Comments indicate it's Bello il giubbino, but I don't know what that means in the leather jacket world, so I'll leave it to others. that is 'nice jacket' in a different language I'd bet these guys have something you'd be into. It looks like California Sportswear Company went under int he 80s. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 16:15:59 GMT -6
oh yeah i know that jacket is a repro. my guess is its a japanese reproduction aka cant afford it
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Post by tashdaddy on Feb 10, 2016 13:29:35 GMT -6
hey y'all - I recently got the Satchel & Page bomber jacket and it's a beaut, but I'm not a fan of the "wind flap" or "storm flap" behind the zipper... I know it's supposed to add functionality, but what do y'all think about having it removed? Do y'all know if that's even possible? I just hate the way it looks unzipped. Here's a ref photo of the "storm flap" i'm talking about - not the actual jacket  |
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Post by Old26 on Feb 10, 2016 13:40:33 GMT -6
That style jacket does not lend itself well to being open, generally speaking - it's meant to be zipped.
You could get it removed, depending on how it's built.
It's the style/mission of the jacket's basic design as it's in the G-1/M422 range.
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Post by exophobe on Feb 10, 2016 14:35:06 GMT -6
That style jacket does not lend itself well to being open, generally speaking - it's meant to be zipped. You could get it removed, depending on how it's built. It's the style/mission of the jacket's basic design as it's in the G-1/M422 range. all it takes is one brisk subzero gust to make you miss that flap. If you don't live somewhere that gets frigid and windy, though, do whatever you want. |
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Post by tashdaddy on Feb 10, 2016 14:57:32 GMT -6
fair enough, but look how badass this guy looks, compared to +storm flap  |
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Post by Old26 on Feb 10, 2016 14:59:16 GMT -6
fair enough, but look how badass this guy looks, compared to +storm flap A-2. Different jacket altogether... |
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Post by bentin on Feb 10, 2016 15:05:39 GMT -6
Is that a Hitler 'stache?
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 10, 2016 15:13:16 GMT -6
Haha different jackets.
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Post by tashdaddy on Feb 10, 2016 15:25:38 GMT -6
Sure, but what's the difference as far as his get-up is concerned? He could be wearing a G1 half-zipped and it would still look better without the flap.
Can anyone explain why a G1 should not be worn unzipped?
OK i agree it shouldn't be unzipped - but even just a quarter-zip (lol) would be fine, and it'd look better without the flap. anybody else with me?
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Post by exophobe on Feb 10, 2016 15:54:18 GMT -6
Sure, but what's the difference as far as his get-up is concerned? He could be wearing a G1 half-zipped and it would still look better without the flap. Can anyone explain why a G1 should not be worn unzipped?OK i agree it shouldn't be unzipped - but even just a quarter-zip (lol) would be fine, and it'd look better without the flap. anybody else with me? The flap doesn't detract when unzipped so long as it's on the outside, but I'm sure there was some functional reason for the flaps to be on the inside (maybe reduces noise since it doesn't require any snaps) when they designed it, though it may have simply been to reduce the necessary hardware since metal came at a premium. If you're buying military repro, though, you get the good and bad end of function over form. If you want it pretty, you have to go with the fascist designers (wwii Germany, Italy, etc), but then you look like you belong in a kmfdm video. |
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Post by exophobe on Feb 10, 2016 15:57:20 GMT -6
Also, the planes these guys were in didn't have insulation, and I don't think they had heaters, so they wouldn't be flying with their jackets unzipped anyway, they needed all the warmth they could get, and if you survive the flight, then you don't give a god damn whether it looks good with unzipped or not while you're finishing up at the airfield.
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 10, 2016 18:03:40 GMT -6
I love the b3 and b6
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Post by Old26 on Feb 10, 2016 18:45:29 GMT -6
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Post by scooter on Apr 11, 2016 19:53:03 GMT -6
After researching, and much deliberation, I've chosen what shall be my first high quality leather jacket..... Lost Worlds Suburban in Russet I'm not quite ready to pull the trigger. I'd like to pad the rainy day fund, a bit, before I drop over $1K on a jacket. My only concern... the negative pub I've read. It seems, dealing with Stu, at Lost Worlds, isn't always a pleasant experience. Does anyone here have any 1st hand experience ? Well, the plan was to nab this, for the coming fall. But, as luck would have it, my other choice for my first horsehide leather became available, at a much greater value. The collab between Iron Heart and Alexander Leathers had been on my radar. But, at similar price points, I favored the LW Suburban, essentially on solid reputation, and the MiUSA tag. For 2/3 the price, I couldn't pass on the Alexander, though. So, instead of the one above, I'll be rockin' the one below.....  |
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Post by Winterland on Apr 11, 2016 21:01:01 GMT -6
I'm sure it will be a great jacket. Make sure to post up some pics when you get it.
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