Shaul is really good with the test jackets; really quick turn-around times, even for me overseas. The entire process was enjoyable and went off without a hitch. For you guys State-side postage must be lightning quick. I really looked forward to each new size arriving to try out, till I got, "The...
Yeah!! Very, very nice, way to sneak that one in there! :) Hey, I've got the Stampe all bridled and saddled and ready to go! So grab some headgear and get strapped in! Daylight's a-burnin!
I care more about my Navy issued G-1 now than I did back then, I'm sure it's just for sentimental reasons. But in the day, I hammered it inside the P-3s, could have cared less about it. Threw it, sat on it, balled it up for a pillow... So you guys make a good point.
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What does one have to do to order the Avenger jacket custom made. I've sent several inquiries to Cockpit and never receive a response. I'm a tall guy and need some specific measurements because I'm somewhere between a regular and tall size.
Just wanted to post that I'm looooovin' this jacket. It's so friggin tough, I feel like I should go out and tackle a cow. My only regret is that I ordered it at the threshold of Spring. :-/ I'm sure others can sympathize.
The leather is a dark, almost seal brown. And I do prefer the HH over the goat for the jacket, I believe it makes a big difference in the way the jacket fits/feels. For my alterations I didn't change anything other than the body length and the sleeves. It could be that I didn't adjust the side...
Thanks Nick. It feels really good on but it's going to take forever to break in, the horsehide is really thick, but I couldn't be more happy with the result. It still bends a little weird in a few places, as you can see, but I've been wearing it around the house and it's beginning to crease in...
First off, I'd give my testicles to pilot that baby. Secondly... I received my Horsehide G8 from Shaul with alterations. For me... It's absolutely, positively... AWESOME!! I'll post some pics soon, just want to break it in a little, the horsehide is super thick and needs some character before I...
Good stuff! Though I could always imagine myself in a Nieupot or Spad XIII, volunteering with the Lafayette Escadrille! Although, if that were today, I'd probably get shot down. :)
Ah! Good to hear you all are in line with my thinking about the size. The goat is heavy and I would compare the feel to my G&B G-1 but a little heavier through the arms, and with leather cuffs of course. For reference, my G&B G-1 is heavier than my Cockpit G-1. My Cockpit 'almost' feels like...
I was under the impression that these jackets were supposed to fit a little longer, sort of like the Cockpit Oil Driller. This jacket measures in at 26" down the back. Normally I shoot for a 27 to 27.5" back. I may add a little as it feels short in the front to me.
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