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    Quality vs Price...is there a compromise?

    For me I do not mind paying for quality. However I do like to keep the dollars shipping a jacket back and forth(for sizing) to a minimum. Also, I'm not keen on paying a VAT if I can get comparable quality without paying it. Without the tax I think Areo, AL and BK are fairly priced.
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    Quality vs Price...is there a compromise?

    I think you might be better ahead to take a road trip up the West coast starting with a stop in SF then on to Portland and ending up in Seattle. Stop by each maker's shop, talk with them, view their products and leather and get measured. In Seattle you can stop by Goodwear and Thurston. At...
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    Different weight/type hides and warmth

    I would disagree that abuse makes a jacket look better. In my eye there is a big difference between worn in and abuse.
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    Different weight/type hides and warmth

    Are you Aussie guys in the way of the wildfire?
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    Different weight/type hides and warmth

    I doubt if one jacket will fill all of your requirements. IMO a heavy HH jacket is not a comfortable everyday wearing item(goat is about as heavy as I'll wear). Heavy equates to hot in warm weather. Leather is not a good insulator by itself and needs a good insulation to make it a cool weather...
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    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    May I suggest Hillside leather. They are in NYC. I have one of their HH vests and it is a very solid and well made piece.
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    Help with choosing a leather jacket

    I might suggest Hillside leather. I have a HH vest and is well constructed. They are in NYC, I believe.
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    Need Recommendations on a Goat Cafe Racer / Slim Fit Jacket. Overwhelmed!

    I also had these requirements for a go to summer jacket. I got a n-200(cafe racer style) from Johnson Leather, in goat. I had the sleeves lined in satin and cotton twill for the rest. The jacket normally comes in an insulated lining for riding. I worked with Allen and he was always personable...
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    I need HELP Cigarette Stench is Killing Me!!!

    Smoke is a very invasive compound. It is very likely you will never be able to deodorize your jacket. Removing the smoke/tar particles from the leather may be the only way. I would, as previously suggested, wash or dry clean the jacket. Good luck with it.
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    horsehide jacket - how long to break-in?

    Seb, cumbersome to wear is a good way to describe heavy horse. I love HH but don't like the weight. I much prefer goatskin for any leather jacket. It is light, tough and keeps its good looks.
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    Indy, Iron Ranger, White's or ???

    I wear White's and have since the 70s. I just got a pair built on the farmer/rancher last. For a lighter boot I got a lighter leather in red dog color, 6" tops and a mini vibram sole. I pre treat my boots by melting beeswax into the leather with a hair dryer. This turns the red dog color into...
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    Who makes the best, strongest duck cotton work jackets?

    I wear carhartts for work and I'm not a big fan because it is heavy and bulky. I use it because for the money it wears well, it is easy to replace due to many outlets and I know the best size for me in every shirt, jacket or pants. I certainly don't wear it when I'm not working. There are much...
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    Can you show me your US Authentic A-2s

    Put me in the goatskin camp. I've had a Signature HH A2 from US Wings. This jacket weighed 4.5lbs, was made by Schott and fit very well. The hide and craftsmanship are very good. The reason I got rid of it was because of the weight. I do not ride motorcycles so I don't require all the...
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    Goatskin Cafe' Racer

    I've been trying to locate a maker for a Cafe Racer or similar style jacket in goatskin. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance
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    What is it about horsehide?

    I prefer goat over steer and HH. All of these comparisons make me wonder about pigskin and why it isn't in the picture.
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    What' the Scoop on (Filson's) Wool Vests?

    I have quite a bit of Filson wool. I also have some wool from Ibex and I can highly recommend this wool. I have a couple of vests and a sweater. The boiled wool vest is especially nice.
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    LaymanX I bought your jacket

    That is a nice looking jacket
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    Indy, Iron Ranger, White's or ???

    Looking at the Baker site it looks like there are some styles that are being produced in horse hide.
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    New Lost World A2

    I have jackets in both horse and goat. I much prefer goat.....great choice. That is a nice jacket.
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    Bill Kelso A-2's - What's the consensus?

    If 100% authenticity is the goal then would country of origin, manufacture and materials, be a consideration?

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