Johnson Leathers WWL-41

[Goel]

I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?

 

[El Marro]

I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?

The Langlitz Columbia I own has exactly the same action back as this jacket (coincidence?) and it has a wonderful range of motion. I think this is partly due to the fact that is made from their mid weight cowhide so it is not too heavy and also because it has underarm “football” gussets.
I do own an Aero Bootlegger in CXL horsehide with an action back and it does not seem to add much mobility to the jacket.

 

[ton312]

I notice the back gusset doesn't go all the way to the top of the shoulder, but apparently it still has good range of motion? I read some posts here that said those kinds of gussets didn't help much, so I wonder how they did it. Is there an armpit gusset?

This jacket does have the under arm “footballs” and it’s a great design feature which helps with mobility for sure. At 210lbs I should not have even been able to put this jacket on, given the measurements. I could wear it though. But my other recent JL just felt better. It’s interesting as that one has a 21” spread across the shoulders and a full AB. By all accounts it should be a size too large. It’s actually perfect though.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Wait, @ton312, you sold your jacket to @Carlos840??

Miss a day, miss a lot!

 

[ton312]

Wait, @ton312, you sold your jacket to @Carlos840??

Miss a day, miss a lot!

I did. I actually thought of Carlos the moment I unboxed it. Which I’ll admit is weird. But also true. I just know it’ll fit him better.

 

[hondurasdave47]

I did. I actually thought of Carlos the moment I unboxed it. Which I’ll admit is weird. But also true. I just know it’ll fit him better.

Good for you. @Carlos840, I'm excited to see fit pics!