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  1. ykurtz

    New Lost Worlds Leather Peacoat Pics

    I recommend sending him your measurements and just ask him what size would work best. Depending on the jacket you are getting and the pattern, he has historically done a good job fitting folks as far as I know. Are you going for his standard 'off the rack' sizing or are you customizing...
  2. ykurtz

    New Lost Worlds Leather Peacoat Pics

    Chest = 41.5. Stu's 42 fits perfectly.
  3. ykurtz

    Qaulity leather jacket weight? In pounds, of course!

    I wrapped my sandwich in such a jacket once. Unfortunately it spoiled by lunch. ;)
  4. ykurtz

    Qaulity leather jacket weight? In pounds, of course!

    My Belstaff Knockhill from the motorcycle collection weighs 8lbs+ sans armor. Are you sure you saw a Belstaff leather jacket get torn and not a waxed cotton jacket? I suppose there are fashion versions of Belstaff leather out there but I haven't seen one in the wild.
  5. ykurtz

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    I apparently know what it's like to walk in your shoes, or boots, as the case may be.
  7. ykurtz

    New Aero Cafe Racer

    There are two pics up on eBay; I think the second pic is the jacket actually for sale? They are different jackets. The first pic is the pic of the OP's jacket (no hand warmer pockets), the second pic has hand warmer pockets...
  8. ykurtz

    New Aero Highwayman; The 4th Time's the Charm

    I am a fan of the tenacity involved in getting 4 of the same jacket to figure out which one is a 'keeper.' Made me think of this:
  9. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    Talked to Alan today and he mentioned that kangaroo is available in dark brown, medium brown, tan and burgundy.
  10. ykurtz

    Seattle

    I thought this was a thread about beer. Back on topic.
  11. ykurtz

    Life with ONE great Leather Jacket vs. Life with MANY Leather Jackets

    Assuming the weather in San Francisco is as I remember it, those military jackets are very appropriate. I remember experiencing 80s in Palo Alto/Mountain View and then dipping into the 50s while in the city, etc., with plenty of shadow and wind.
  13. ykurtz

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    80% of right handed people have left feet that are a smidge bigger than their right feet. I have the exact opposite problem: my right foot is a little bigger than my left so with new boots it takes a bit longer for the right boot to break in.
  14. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    Sent you a PM.
  15. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    If you decide to go with JL, once you decide on a jacket style, I recommend going with the fit jacket approach: he'll send you a comparable jacket for fit pics, which will help zero in on the fit. And, ultimately, even if something is a little off, he'll make it right.
  16. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    I'll look into that. Prefer leather to mesh myself.
  17. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    It feels halfway between the two, but because it's thinner than a typical jacket of either, it's hard to really make a comparison. It certainly doesn't want to stand up on its own, but it doesn't bounce as much as the goat I've experienced, either. I believe it would be 'acceptable' as a...
  19. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    It's the lightest hide I've had the pleasure to own; I definitely was looking to extend the wear of the jacket through the warmer months. But summers can get 100+ in Texas, so I'll be wearing mesh when it gets to 85+.
  20. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    Upcharge for Kangaroo was around $350 for this particular hide. It's the same hide used to make professional racing suits, which Alan also can make. I saw a suit and asked about the leather when I visited him back in October. I didn't ask him about other colors, but I'm toying with the idea...
  21. ykurtz

    Johnson Leathers Kangaroo Cafe Racer Jacket

    Wanted to share a few pics of my new Johnson Leathers Kangaroo café racer jacket. Kangaroo is mentioned occasionally here but I haven't seen many examples of it. It is unbelievably light, but offers superior abrasion and tear resistance so I think it's ideal for motorcycle jackets in...
  22. ykurtz

    Opions Aero's latest offering

    I own a beige/cream suede jacket and use a spray to keep it water and stain repellent. That said I only wear it on semi formal occasions and not to BBQs and packed bars and the like.
  23. ykurtz

    Hides, Rain, and Shrinkage

    Sounds like you ride a motorcycle. And that your leather jacket(s) have been soaked and retained water. In my experience it's best to waterproof leather with Pecards/Renapur prior to getting the jacket wet. While it doesn't make the jacket 100% waterproof, it will keep things dryer. Each...

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