New LW Ryder

[Roma]

Thanks tmitchel59, your input is very valuable to me.
Yes, LW leather is absolutely different. I have a Peacoat in 3 oz, it's light, around 2 kg, but exteremly durable. Stuart says they have there own tannary in NYC.

According to the website, the Test has a thick cotton lining, while Suburban has durable but lighter nylon.

 

[Roma]

Fantastic-looking jacket, and it looks like a perfect fit. How's it feel? Reason I ask is because I'm a fan of bi-swing backs and was thinking that jacket design could accomodate one, though I don't know if Stu would be amenable to such a request.

A LW Test has a bi-swing back, but what I wouldn't like in it it's cuff straps. I think zipper cuffs are better and more good-looking. What do you think of the Test?

 

[Roma]

Here is the Test with a Suburban and a Roadmaster. They were taken right after I got the Test, the Suburban is pre-owned. In this album there are more pics of the three. While similar, the Test is a pretty good size jacket. Mine is super heavy. the Suburban is a lighter weight, but a weight I would go with.

I know it may sometimes be difficult to say but which do you prefer? Which is your favorite?

 

[tropicalbob]

I love the design of the Test. Besides, it looks like it'll last till Doomsday. Stu makes some fine jackets.

 

[tmitchell59]

I know it may sometimes be difficult to say but which do you prefer? Which is your favorite?

The Test. I would like to try it in the lighter 3.5 leather. The zippers suck. I have vintage heavy duty zippers to replace. The Test I have owned about 1.5 years and worn a good amount. It's mine. I will have to find a more current pic of the Test.

 

[Roma]

The Test. I would like to try it in the lighter 3.5 leather. The zippers suck. I have vintage heavy duty zippers to replace. The Test I have owned about 1.5 years and worn a good amount. It's mine. I will have to find a more current pic of the Test.

Got it, thanks. My only reservation about the Test is the cuff straps. I think they spoil the look of the sleeves. Sleeve zippers are much better, aren't they?

 

[Roma]

I love the design of the Test. Besides, it looks like it'll last till Doomsday. Stu makes some fine jackets.

Apparently it's due to the bi-swing construction of the back. Looks great, but what do think of the sleeve straps? I don't like the way they are attached to the sleeves. I prefer when sleeve adjusters are hidden like in a Suburban. This is the only show stopper for me.

 

[Roma]

The Test. I would like to try it in the lighter 3.5 leather. The zippers suck. I have vintage heavy duty zippers to replace. The Test I have owned about 1.5 years and worn a good amount. It's mine. I will have to find a more current pic of the Test.

Many thanks for the photos, Terry. I got to them thru Google search. Very detail pics. I opted for a Suburban for some reason and your pocs contributed a lot to that choice. Thanks again.

 

[Roma]

The Test. I would like to try it in the lighter 3.5 leather. The zippers suck. I have vintage heavy duty zippers to replace. The Test I have owned about 1.5 years and worn a good amount. It's mine. I will have to find a more current pic of the Test.

And I asked Stuart to equip the jacket with more solid hardware

 

[tmitchell59]

Many thanks for the photos, Terry. I got to them thru Google search. Very detail pics. I opted for a Suburban for some reason and your pocs contributed a lot to that choice. Thanks again.

Glad I could help. Either jacket is great. I replaced the zipper in the Roadmaster, the Suburban zipper is broken and the Test won't last too long. They are Talon branded. The tape will not hold on the male side.

Keep us posted on you jacket.

 

[Roma]

Glad I could help. Either jacket is great. I replaced the zipper in the Roadmaster, the Suburban zipper is broken and the Test won't last too long. They are Talon branded. The tape will not hold on the male side.

Keep us posted on you jacket.

Sure, I'll post it as soon as I get it. The current wait time inc. shipping is around 4 weeks. Thanks again, Terry.

 

[tropicalbob]

All the best, Roma. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[sweetfights]

Thanks for the feedback on hide thickness/weight. Much appreciated.
Trying to figure if I should go 3.5 or 4.0 on a ryder LW

 

[tmitchell59]

Thanks for the feedback on hide thickness/weight. Much appreciated.
Trying to figure if I should go 3.5 or 4.0 on a ryder LW

My Test size 44 weighs approximently 8 pounds, the Suburban size 44 weighs approximently 6 pounds. And that doesn't seem accurate. The Test is very heavy.

 

[Roma]

My Test size 44 weighs approximently 8 pounds, the Suburban size 44 weighs approximently 6 pounds. And that doesn't seem accurate. The Test is very heavy.

Thank you, Terry. Great to know. No problem. My Aero LHB is around 8 pounds, I got used to that weight.