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  1. ykurtz

    Took a chance on an eBay Langlitz Cascade

    Hidden pads adds $150 to the cost of the jacket. So you really have to want them hidden. I prefer it.
  2. ykurtz

    Took a chance on an eBay Langlitz Cascade

    I just ordered a Columbia with the hidden pads, no diamond stitching option. Cossack collar, but with a chest pocket. Pure riding jacket.
  3. ykurtz

    Aero Sonoma Cafe Racer Fit Questions...

    What's the size and measurements of the jacket? :)
  4. ykurtz

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

    Per quantum physics, the act of counting chocolate chips in the cookie breaks the cookie into crumbly pieces...so you're left eating cookie crumbs, not cookies.
  5. ykurtz

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

    1 short leather jacket, 1 3/4 leather jacket, 1 spring/summer motorcycle jacket, 1 fall/winter motorcycle jacket, 1 city leather jacket, 1 country leather jacket. Up to 6, so 4-6 is probably ideal.
  7. ykurtz

    A2 Patches and their Proper Location on a Jacket

    Appreciate the responses so far. Thank you, gentlemen.
  8. ykurtz

    A2 Patches and their Proper Location on a Jacket

    I thought I'd tap into the knowledge of this forum re: A2's and patches. My wife's grandfather flew in WWII: 15th AAF / 82nd Fighter Group / 97th Fighter Squadron. Assuming there was a patch for each of the designations, where would I place them on the jacket? I assume the 97th Fighter...
  9. ykurtz

    Windflap Added to my Johnson Leathers Bomber Jacket

    Very nice, V. Another great Johnsons jacket. I always get a windflap on straight zip jackets for riding....great feature and necessary at speed. Oh, and the knit really personalizes the jacket...nice touch!
  10. ykurtz

    New Johnson Half-Belt in Horween Overdyed Black

    Love the jacket! Johnsons delivers again.
  11. ykurtz

    Possible sticky -how to measure a jacket

    The referenced sleeve measurement approach will yield spotty results if the shoulder width isn't taken into account. I have sleeves measuring 24-25.5 measured in the correct way that fall exactly to the same point above the wrist. Better to measure it like a dress shirt.
  13. ykurtz

    Alexander leather sleeve length

    When measuring sleeves, it should be done the same way a dress shirt sleeve is measured: From the center of the back, shoulder, then down the side, bent elbow to the wrist. Reason: Shoulder width has an impact: A jacket with a 18.5 shoulder will likely have a different effective sleeve...
  14. ykurtz

    Looking for info on jacket materials/components

    For bicycle riding, I wouldn't wear any of my leather jackets: a lighter textile jacket makes more sense to me: less weight, waterproof, windproof, more visible, etc. I do a lot of mountain biking in the Spring/Summer and plenty of riding during the Fall, and not once have I ever...
  15. ykurtz

    UK/Euro sellers of G-1 Flight Jackets and questions

    This might be an option: http://www.flightjacket.com/g1-jacket.html (Although not a euro/UK company to my knowledge).
  16. ykurtz

    Looking for info on jacket materials/components

    Very common in jackets. You can have a rayon lining against the leather, and a zip out thinsulate layer over it. Like this: http://ryanishungry.com/ebay/ebay517/1_wilsons_trench/8.jpg
  17. ykurtz

    Something old (ish) - 10 months in AL Simmons Bilt

    I love the jacket at this link. 3-ply merino knits, horn buttons, etc. Looks great.
  19. ykurtz

    Looking for info on jacket materials/components

    You may want to consider a zip in/out Thinsulate lining. This could extend the use of your jacket to warmer days by zipping out the liner; alternatively extend the use by allowing you to wear it on colder days by zipping in the liner.
  20. ykurtz

    Belstaff Panther?

    I have a Belstaff Knockhill Vintage Black leather jacket which is the Pure Motorcycle version, with armor. I use it for riding in the colder months in Texas (Nov-Mar). Front: Back: Closeup, to see grain:
  21. ykurtz

    My A-2 if finally complete!

    So Yossarian-Catch = -22. :D
  22. ykurtz

    Aero Bootlegger order advice

    Check out http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?79449-Aero-Premier-Fit-Bootlegger-in-Vintage-Cordovan&highlight=bootlegger
  23. ykurtz

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    They are very similar to jimmer_5's black pair of White's Nomads, except mine will have a brown dyed sole versus natural: Toe Vamp Leather: Black Smooth Upper (Shaft) Leather: Black Smooth Counter Leather: Black Smooth Heel Base: Standard Heel Lifts: 1/4" Higher Midsole: Double Edge: Brown...

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