Bobby Peru
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My current relationship with this jacket is that of love and hate.
No better way to describe that jacket one loves…except for one little nit one wishes they could change, then it would be perfect.
My current relationship with this jacket is that of love and hate.
Another issue I got with this model are the hand-warmers. They're too far back. I can barely reach for them.
My current relationship with this jacket is that of love and hate. It's got issues but it's really nice, too. I'm going to continue wearing it but I'll tell you one thing which not many people will agree with but if Schott switched to this kind of leather and began paying as much attention to construction as LW does, the 618 would wipe the floor with this jacket.
I currently have a Schott 618. I think the are very UNDER rated as an m/c jacket. I think it has a few annoying flaws. I feel the handwarmer pockets are almost unusable, they too, are set very far back and hard to access. The 618 inside pocket is pretty much useless also, not a very secure spot to put your riding glasses or anything valuable in. I took Schott's advice and sized up and wish I didn't. I like my riding jackets a little on the snug side. When riding in the summer with the lapels snapped down, the jacket tends to balloon. My other gripe is the back length, I think it is just a tad too short. I am 5'10" and is BARELY long enough in the back. I think a taller person would have a problem with the length in back.
I have never had a lost worlds to compare too. LW is definitely more robust, but I,m not sure it is better. Schott HH is very easy to wear and I think it breaks in pretty awesome. Schott's construction and attention to detail might not be on par with the LW, but perfectos aren't sewn together by a bunch of drunken sailors either.
I will probably be looking for a new riding jacket next year. Something easy to wear for quick rides around town. I must say LW is in the mix because of yours, and other fine examples on the lounge. As of today, the front runners are the 618, Speed demon/J23, and a J106 (always changing almost daily though). lol.
The leather is unlike anything else, they are built like a brick you know what, and they don’t use puny main zips.
Would love to see some pics of that 618 broken inI currently have a Schott 618. I think the are very UNDER rated as an m/c jacket. I think it has a few annoying flaws. I feel the handwarmer pockets are almost unusable, they too, are set very far back and hard to access. The 618 inside pocket is pretty much useless also, not a very secure spot to put your riding glasses or anything valuable in. I took Schott's advice and sized up and wish I didn't. I like my riding jackets a little on the snug side. When riding in the summer with the lapels snapped down, the jacket tends to balloon. My other gripe is the back length, I think it is just a tad too short. I am 5'10" and is BARELY long enough in the back. I think a taller person would have a problem with the length in back.
I have never had a lost worlds to compare too. LW is definitely more robust, but I,m not sure it is better. Schott HH is very easy to wear and I think it breaks in pretty awesome. Schott's construction and attention to detail might not be on par with the LW, but perfectos aren't sewn together by a bunch of drunken sailors either.
I will probably be looking for a new riding jacket next year. Something easy to wear for quick rides around town. I must say LW is in the mix because of yours, and other fine examples on the lounge. As of today, the front runners are the 618, Speed demon/J23, and a J106 (always changing almost daily though). lol.
Would love to see some pics of that 618 broken in
I think this is all too common and not just with Schott. Customer service representatives probably see fewer returns for jackets that are too big rather than too small so I think they err on the side of too big.I took Schott's advice and sized up and wish I didn't. I like my riding jackets a little on the snug side.
I currently have a Schott 618. I think the are very UNDER rated as an m/c jacket. I think it has a few annoying flaws. I feel the handwarmer pockets are almost unusable, they too, are set very far back and hard to access. The 618 inside pocket is pretty much useless also, not a very secure spot to put your riding glasses or anything valuable in. I took Schott's advice and sized up and wish I didn't. I like my riding jackets a little on the snug side. When riding in the summer with the lapels snapped down, the jacket tends to balloon. My other gripe is the back length, I think it is just a tad too short. I am 5'10" and is BARELY long enough in the back. I think a taller person would have a problem with the length in back.
I have never had a lost worlds to compare too. LW is definitely more robust, but I,m not sure it is better. Schott HH is very easy to wear and I think it breaks in pretty awesome. Schott's construction and attention to detail might not be on par with the LW, but perfectos aren't sewn together by a bunch of drunken sailors either.
I will probably be looking for a new riding jacket next year. Something easy to wear for quick rides around town. I must say LW is in the mix because of yours, and other fine examples on the lounge. As of today, the front runners are the 618, Speed demon/J23, and a J106 (always changing almost daily though). lol.
Anyway, here's the jacket after one week of constant wear...