Solid advice. I guess the upside with it being leather is it will to a small degree even out overtime as it molds. I have another jacket from a Japanese maker with the sleeves were a solid inch and a half short, but I was able to stretch them out to where it’s just perfect now. Really wanting...
This is input, thank you. I’m slightly hesitant to start tinkering with the pattern too much and ending up with something that doesn’t work all that well. Sounds like you did that with no issues. Anything you were not happy with with your jacket? Also, are you a fellow Canadian?
Hey everyone, I just got my fit jacket from Thurston. I would love some feedback on the fit. It definitely feels a bit small for me and clearly the sleeves need to be longer. I’m just wearing a T-shirt and would like to wear a very light sweater which seems impossible with this particular jacket.
Are these both CRs? I seem to recall reading the CR is better suited for those with wider shoulders. I assumed board racer would be a better fit for my physique. I’m 6’0 180lbs athletic build. My shoulders aren’t overly wide. Is the CR really better suited for wider shoulders or does it...
You may be right about a very heavy hide not being a good choice for Austin. I currently have a Japanese jacket made of 1.5mm HH that isn’t too bad for the weather here. It can get cold here it’s just the wearing season is short. Carrie suggested Badalassi or Vicenza. I’ve seen some pics of...
Been lurking around the forum for a few months now but figured it was time I asked some questions. I’m going through Thurston to have a board racer made. I definitely prefer a heavier leather just because I like the feeling of a heavy jacket. I don’t ride and don’t necessarily need something...
I’m selling my double helix works riders Bible jacket size 40.
Only worn about a dozen times, already some nice tea core starting to show. More pics available upon request.
Pit to pit 20.5
Sleeve 25
Length 25
Shoulder 17.25
Selling price $1000USD
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