Cooper, US Wings, & Protocol

[Michaelson]

Well, to give you SOMETHING to 'shoot at', I wear size 44, and got a Large. Perfect fit in both body and sleeve length.[huh]

A medium might be a tad large, but don't quote me on that.

Regards! Michaelson

 

[griffer]

Accurate or not, the Sportsman's Guide sizing chart lists the Medium as a 38-40 equivalent.

I would go to the US Wings site and check their sizing to see if they 'jive'.

 

[Michaelson]

It's a good guide, but what I've found a bit weird is the Chinese contract jackets seem to be a better fit than the Wings standard jacket. I have NO idea why, but that has been my experience with them.

I've owned Large jackets from Wings in the past, and they were always bulky on me. The medium's fit better, but the sleeves were usually to short. This Chinese contract Wings jacket looks and feels almost tailored. Really odd.

Regards! Michaelson

 

[SGB]

...interesting. Anyone have an idea what the size equivalent of a medium is? I wear a 36. I'd imagine it would be too big.

Note in the ad that it can't be shipped to California............

SGB

 

[The Wingnut]

...the heck?

 

[Michaelson]

Don't they have some weird law about not allowing animal skins coming into the State, or some such nonscence? Something about that rings a bell (or am I just hearing things in my head again?lol )

Regards! Michaelson

 

[SGB]

Don't they have some weird law about not allowing animal skins coming into the State, or some such nonscence? Something about that rings a bell (or am I just hearing things in my head again?lol )

Regards! Michaelson

They must be confused between goat and kangaroo, kangaroo is illegal in CA but goat isn't.

SGB

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

My contribution to all the confusion.

I live near U.S. Wings and had left some biz cards there to drum up some business last summer. This past November I got a commission to paint a jacket that a customer had bought there. I could swear it was a cooper with a U.S. Wings tag sewn over the Cooper tag. The goat skin had the same feel and weight as my own Cooper, and all the details were the same. So I'm thinking Cooper actually does make at least some of their jackets,... maybe just the goat skin in seal brown?.

 

[The Wingnut]

Don't they have some weird law about not allowing animal skins coming into the State, or some such nonscence? Something about that rings a bell (or am I just hearing things in my head again?lol )

Regards! Michaelson

I'd imagine that would kill a lot of the clothing industry. Can't be true, there are jacket and luggage shops in nearly every mall.

 

[SPAD]

Who knows what weird law The Peoples Republik of Kalifornia has passed, you probably have to have a certificate of authentivity that the goat was on his or her deathbed and had not been abused or subject to unusal treatment before it's demise. H/H probaly is in another catagory. Do not mention Kangaroo as is is probaly endangered in the suburbs of Los Angeles, having been used in to many Disney movies. Horrors, shame on us. SPAD[huh] lol

 

[Stinchcomb]

...interesting. Anyone have an idea what the size equivalent of a medium is? I wear a 36. I'd imagine it would be too big.

Here are the messerments of my XL. I usually can wear either a 44 or 46, sort of in between. Maybe this can give you an idea.

 

[griffer]

Well, to give you SOMETHING to 'shoot at', I wear size 44, and got a Large. Perfect fit in both body and sleeve length.[huh]

A medium might be a tad large, but don't quote me on that.

Regards! Michaelson

Hmmm..I sit the fence as well. 44R in suits, but a bit thick around the middle, so I often end up in the XL range.

Should have the jacket today to try on....let's hope it goes better than my other on-line coat purchase.

 

[griffer]

Aaaaaaargh! :rage: :rage: :rage:

I have to vent. I got the XL US Wings jacket today.

It is very roomy, the shoulders are too big by about an inch, but the site, Sportsman's Guide, is out of larges now!!!!

I already promised to get my Dad one, so if he isn't a 2XL, i will have to send him the XL i have! CRAP!.

Orvis overcoat was crap, Indy jacket doesn't fit, and I got a bed delivered today with a HUGE crack all the way across the headboard!

DAMN! DOUBLE DAMN AND TARNATION!!@#$!#@!!@$!@:rage: :rage: :rage:

I just want something to go my way.

 

[Fatdutchman]

US Wings jackets (the American made ones), like ALL other jackets, are too large on me if I get the size I'm "supposed" to have. I measure 48", and my US Wings Indy jacket is size Large Long, and fits me as well as any jacket I have ever had.

 

[Stinchcomb]

Aaaaaaargh! :rage: :rage: :rage:

I have to vent. I got the XL US Wings jacket today.

It is very roomy, the shoulders are too big by about an inch, but the site, Sportsman's Guide, is out of larges now!!!!

I already promised to get my Dad one, so if he isn't a 2XL, i will have to send him the XL i have! CRAP!.

Orvis overcoat was crap, Indy jacket doesn't fit, and I got a bed delivered today with a HUGE crack all the way across the headboard!

DAMN! DOUBLE DAMN AND TARNATION!!@#$!#@!!@$!@:rage: :rage: :rage:

I just want something to go my way.

I hate to hear that the jacket doesn’t fit. I feel I lucked out on the fit of mine. The only real gripe I have about it is that the vent adjustment straps are 2” too short. Mine can’t be adjusted out any more. I did notice at how fast those jackets sold out. Have you looked at US Wings web site to see if they have any L’s left. You can send this one back for a refund.

It does seem as though good and bad events come and go in waves doesn’t it. Maybe next week will be better for ya.

 

[griffer]

Eh, my dad will love it.

 

[The D.A.]

Just got my jacket

Mine was waiting for me when I got home. I have to admit, I was pretty worried about the size, but I put it on and it fit like a glove! The sleeves might be just a bit long, but for an off-the-rack jacket bought off the Internet I'm not going to complain. I was pleased to find that it has two-piece sleeves, rather than the three-piece ones. A beautiful jacket for the money.

And Griff, before you decide to hate me for my luck with this and the Orvis coat, just let me say that this never happens to me. For once in my life, the Internet shopping gods were smiling down at me, and these strokes of luck will never be repeated.

 

[griffer]

Mine was waiting for me when I got home. I have to admit, I was pretty worried about the size, but I put it on and it fit like a glove! The sleeves might be just a bit long, but for an off-the-rack jacket bought off the Internet I'm not going to complain. I was pleased to find that it has two-piece sleeves, rather than the three-piece ones. A beautiful jacket for the money.

And Griff, before you decide to hate me for my luck with this and the Orvis coat, just let me say that this never happens to me. For once in my life, the Internet shopping gods were smiling down at me, and these strokes of luck will never be repeated.

I surrender. Blech.

'I am happy for you', he says through gritted teeth.

 

[Stinchcomb]

Mine was waiting for me when I got home. I have to admit, I was pretty worried about the size, but I put it on and it fit like a glove! The sleeves might be just a bit long, but for an off-the-rack jacket bought off the Internet I'm not going to complain. I was pleased to find that it has two-piece sleeves, rather than the three-piece ones. A beautiful jacket for the money.

From what I've read the sleeves will ride up a bit as they wrinkle, so give it time it may fit perfect after some break-in.

 

[Michaelson]

It will, believe me.

Regards! Michaelson