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Open.goggles
- SkyTurtle
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- Album: Helmets
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First Jacket
Every first leather jacket is something special, my friend. Just like everything else in life, there is always going to be something better -- and worse. But it's great because it's yours. Welcome to TFL and a lifelong obsession with leather jackets!- SkyTurtle
- Post #4
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Could I supply my own leather for an Aero jacket?
Hey, Nerd. Do you know the names of those hides? I have a King of the Road in the design phase and would love to consider those finishes if they're still available. Thanks for sharing.- SkyTurtle
- Post #23
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Help with leather choice / understanding
Yup, I read your original question. Just adding my two cents once I saw the VOC conversation turning technical.- SkyTurtle
- Post #17
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Help with leather choice / understanding
I'm with Fanch. We can tell you what we like and don't like in leather but if you want hard information go to the experts.- SkyTurtle
- Post #10
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Leather Cult
That's her! Never saw this before. My Boss was a guy named Bob Davis (don't remember his dad's name). I remember him telling me that his dad said the recoil in those .50s was so strong that in a tight turn you could instantly stall it just by hitting the guns. Thanks for sharing. Those are great...- SkyTurtle
- Post #28
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Leather Cult
Airplanes are even more so like boats: they're wonderful things for friends to have! I've never been able to justify owning my own 172, much less a classic war bird. The operator of the airport I did civilian flying from owned a couple, including a Mustang. That engine sound, though... A side...- SkyTurtle
- Post #25
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Leather Cult
While I agree with most here that this is definitely not Aero or Vanson quality leather, if they've been in business for a few years they're not really a rip off. I have a couple lower-end jackets in my closets that I really love. I don't know squat about the Indian leather market but I know the...- SkyTurtle
- Post #22
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Thursday Boot Company
I always wore Bates tactical boots when I was flying. Started wearing them in the Navy because they were authorized flight deck boots. And as I remember they had a higher arch similar to the Asics running shoes I liked to wear. But if you're talking about a period-specific boot I'm no help...- SkyTurtle
- Post #9
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...
Have you guys tried Tanker boots? I love engineers too but it's often hard for me to find a pair that are comfortable. But tankers are hands down my all time favorite riding boot. Can't really tuck jeans in them, but when I'm wearing them people always assume they are engineers because of the...- SkyTurtle
- Post #2,894
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Old.corcorans
- SkyTurtle
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- Album: Boots
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WTS or Trade: Aero Size 40 Brown Steerhide Board Racer
Beautiful jacket. And congrats on a good decision. Don't know if you're using any conditioner, but I've found that a little Lexol (or Otter Wax leather oil is even better) in the shoulders and back helps tremendously to break in and form my leathers. In fact, I usually buy my gloves and boots to...- SkyTurtle
- Post #8
- Forum: Classifieds
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Vanson Model B - the search for my perfect cafe racer is over
Congrats on the Model B! Don't worry at all about that rain; just wipe it down and hang dry. Occasional dose of lanolin-based conditioner is all it needs. Both my Comet and Manx have gotten serious drenchings in summer rides through the Appalachians and after conditioning look good as new - even...- SkyTurtle
- Post #48
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Monitor's new cafe racer...
That is one fine jacket. Well done.- SkyTurtle
- Post #6
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
