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I have two jackets worth mentioning. A Schott 641 and a Vanson America ( model B ) jacket. Very happy with them both. I want to get a horsehide in something from somebody next year....
How is the Vanson Model B ? I was thinking about a Vanson Comet next since I am so addicted but was bummed it didn't have side pockets.
 
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How is the Vanson Model B ?

Possibly the best leather jacket you can buy.

I had one, it was a size too small which is why we had to part ways but it was the best jacket I have owned, hands down. Right up there with Langlitz.

Best part; given time, it will even look better than any fancy fancy leather out there. . .
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. . .but that's probably something your grandchildren will get to see.
 

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Possibly the best leather jacket you can buy.

I had one, it was a size too small which is why we had to part ways but it was the best jacket I have owned, hands down. Right up there with Langlitz.

Best part; given time, it will even look better than any fancy fancy leather out there. . .
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. . .but that's probably something your grandchildren will get to see.
The leather on your model B looks fantastic..........I can only hope mine turns out as good. How old was the jacket at the time of this photo ?
 

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How is the Vanson Model B ? I was thinking about a Vanson Comet next since I am so addicted but was bummed it didn't have side pockets.
Let me tell you that the model B is great!!! It is thick!! It is 8 lbs of serious MC leather. Feels and looks great on. Really happy with it!! I hope the leather matures as well as Monitor's.
 
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The leather on your model B looks fantastic..........I can only hope mine turns out as good. How old was the jacket at the time of this photo ?

Sadly, this isn't my jacket. It one belongs to the Rideapart.com dude. It's a few years old but he's taken a couple of serious spills in it and the jacket has seen some restoration which sped up the process.
 

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Not that it matters because it's the leather were interested in but........I think the jacket in the photo is a model A.
 
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lol yeah, it's Model A but they've basically the exact same front so... :) I am actually giving a slight edge to Model A 'cause of the full action back and a somewhat more biking friendly cut but I've had both and they are equally outstanding jackets for riding and otherwise.
 

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When I was at Vanson's a few months ago, I tried on the A. The size 42 had a back length of 27.5" !! Way too long for me. The B has 26", and I like the way the B looks in the back better than the A.
 

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Monitor I thought I recoignized the Model A, I had one of those in Pre-Lounge days. Bought for $200 second hand and hardly any wear in at all. However it was way too large, boxy and like was said the back was almost 28" long in a Size 46 model. Just wound up selling it after trying and trying to convince mysef it would be ok.
 
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"Competition weight leather chromexcel style tanned by local Massachussetts tannery"?
I think that jacket is made with the Z-150. It's a slightly "lighter" hide than the full comp weight...I had a Derby in it...really great stuff and more than heavy/thick enough for my liking...can't wait to see more pics Nick. Love the plaid too! I believe this jacket is SOLD OUT and no longer available
 

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