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  1. El Marro

    How patient/disciplined should you be when waiting for a dream jacket to show up for sale?

    In my experience, buying another jacket to distract you from your dream jacket never works, you just end up with two jackets that way. Over time I have learned that the quest for a jacket is usually more fun than actually owning the jacket, therefore be as patient as you can and enjoy the hunt.
  2. El Marro

    Jacket Collecting - Ever ask why?

    Yes as a matter of fact, I have! Recently I have been sorely tempted by a RMC L2B. Now this in itself is not surprising, I am always tempted by some jacket or another. What was surprising to me was the fact that I actually sat down and thought about how I already have several jackets nylon...
  3. El Marro

    Lost Worlds CHP HorseHide Jacket

    I’m going to suggest that you do not want to tell Stuart that he is using the wrong thread when he makes his heavy HH jackets. The man is not particularly good with taking even small criticism and this seems like a fundamental attack on his entire process. I agree with you that his stock zippers...
  4. El Marro

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    Big fan of the IH N-1. The rare jacket that looks good and is really warm all at the same time.
  5. El Marro

    Iron Heart brown horsehide riders jacket (ihj-129) fit check

    I’ve got the same jacket in black and I love it. Your size 40 looks perfect!
  7. El Marro

    Iron Heart Nagoya

    Always good to remember this. I like to laugh at other people, but I’m also ready to laugh at myself. I don’t know man, it’s been a while but I have been known to go “full lumberjack” from time to time.
  8. El Marro

    Looking for a Jacket

    Interesting, my conscience usually forces me to buy the most expensive and least practical option… Fortunately, for you, there are a number of wise members here from all over Europe, who should be able to point you in the right direction.
  9. El Marro

    Iron Heart Nagoya

    I am very happy to pay a markup to IHUK because without them I would not have the slightest clue how to buy their products. I have tried shopping the Japanese websites for items from brands like Buzz Rickson and Lee Japan. It has proven to be a frustrating waste of time and that’s why I am glad...
  10. El Marro

    Looking for a Jacket

    I would suggest something like the Vanson Oxford: https://www.vansonleathers.com/traditional/40-9D-BLK-oxford-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ENF.html This jacket is an awesome deal here in the U.S., if you are in Europe then perhaps not so much. On another note, you mention resale value and I have...
  11. El Marro

    IH N1 khaki med

    Perfect timing, the new ones from IH just dropped today… I’m beginning to think you had this planned out all along!
  13. El Marro

    Vanson Maverick

    Agreed! Nothing about that jacket says too big to me.
  14. El Marro

    IH N1 khaki med

    Don’t do it man! You know you will regret it and end up spending double what you got for it here to get a new one
  15. El Marro

    Vanson Maverick

    My thoughts exactly and you express them so simply and perfectly! On a jacket where the shoulders extend into the upper sleeve opening, you can obviously go with a tighter measurement seam to seam. I understand what @Monitor is saying and I agree that shoulder measurement is not necessarily as...
  16. El Marro

    FT: Large Cycle King

    That is refreshingly honest, I must admit.
  17. El Marro

    FT: Large Cycle King

    Why are you selling the jacket for 1k when it is still available from the HD Museum for $895 with free shipping? https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/cycle-king-jacket/p/99543-21MM
  19. El Marro

    Rare Alexander Leathers jacket

    Agreed, there is not a terribly strong resale market for Alexander/Simmons Bilt jackets.
  20. El Marro

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    These are all good looking jackets and It looks like they all fit well.
  21. El Marro

    Lost Worlds CHP HorseHide Jacket

    I’m probably pretty close then with my size 46 then. I remember being surprised that it didn’t weigh more actually, because it feels like a suit of armor.
  22. El Marro

    Lost Worlds CHP HorseHide Jacket

    Thank you! I just went looking for my fisherman scale and could not find it. If memory serves, it is a little under 8 pounds.
  23. El Marro

    Lost Worlds CHP HorseHide Jacket

    Mine came with a #10 NOS Talon that failed after about a year. I had JL replace it with a #10 YKK and it has been trouble free. I agree on the sizing. I’m 6’1” and weigh around 210 pounds. Stu asked my height and weight and recommended a size 46. I had him add sleeve and back length and make...

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