red devil fit checks & evolution

[red devil]

I was told that I am not posting enough pics quite some time ago, so this thread is to address this, sorry it took so long!

It is not exactly a "what are you wearing today" thread, as I generally wear a jacket and go out, otherwise I would simply post in the relevant thread.

This thread is to revisit certain jackets and check current fit, I have been changing in body shape quite a bit in recent years, so it is interesting to see how jackets continue to fit as I go on. Case in point I have lost quite a bit of weight recently and can fit again in jackets I couldn't zip up last year.

 

[red devil]

And we will start with the tight jackets, here is the Little Wing repro from Freewheelers

It is still a bit too tight currently and I suspect I should be more comfortable in it with a couple kgs less

Edit: forgot to mention the relevant thread for this jacket here

 

[red devil]

And next is another jacket I couldn't zip until not so long ago, the Thedi #MTC-141159/3 in gray cowhide.

Surprisingly comfortable on the bike. Full freedom of movement, very tight so no wind comes in, etc...

Edit: forgot yet again the relevant thread lol
It is here

 

[Marc mndt]

And we will start with the tight jackets, here is the Little Wing repro from Freewheelers

It is still a bit too tight currently and I suspect I should be more comfortable in it with a couple kgs less

Edit: forgot to mention the relevant thread for this jacket here

That's an interesting design! Haven't seen it before. Fit looks great, doesn't look too tight.

 

[red devil]

That's an interesting design! Haven't seen it before. Fit looks great, doesn't look too tight.

I will add another fit pics if I lose an extra 2 - 3 kg... Although I am already confortable at the current weight. We will see

The original was made by the East West Musical Instruments Company which catered mainly to musicians as you could expect
They made many wild and interesting jackets.

 

[red devil]

So today, we go for red and black starting with the red Tenjin D-pocket. This the only jacket I currently own in red, but I am addressing this point as I am typing this

It wasn't as tight as the previous ones I posted on this thread, but defintely feels better now

This time I did think posting the thread be fore the edit... only to find out I don't have a thread for this one. I must have posted the pics in a general thread somewhere

 

[red devil]

And for the black D-pocket... it could only be the J24

Everytime I put this on, it is a special feeling. It used to be a bit tight around the gut as well, but now it is very comfortable

The thread is here

 

[Carlos840]

So today, we go for red and black starting with the red Tenjin D-pocket. This the only jacket I currently own in red, but I am addressing this point as I am typing this

It wasn't as tight as the previous ones I posted on this thread, but defintely feels better now

This time I did think posting the thread be fore the edit... only to find out I don't have a thread for this one. I must have posted the pics in a general thread somewhere

Funky boots, are they ostritch?

 

[red devil]

Funky boots, are they ostritch?

Yep, I was in Phoenix a few years ago and was curious about western boots so I asked for recommendations. Long story short, during the conversation the owner mentionned having red ostrich and showed me the hide. You noticed the outcome

This is the shop http://www.espinozabootmaker.com

 

[navetsea]

all very unique RD some really striking, that thedi and that red jacket fit you best there so far

 

[red devil]

The Thedi was custom made to my measurements back then, the Tenjin was adjusted according to a sample jacket I tried in the shop

 

[Monitor]

Can't decide between the J and Tenjin. Tenjin is essential for you, though! Boots are mean, too.

Man, I should add some jewelry to my SD!

 

[Robbie79]

I like the Tenjin and J24 best (also best fit IMO) and of course your red Ostrich boots!

 

[red devil]

Let's continue with green buffalo from Thedi leathers. This one was a perfect fit when I got, maybe a bit tight, but not as tight as the CR. Yet after such weight loss it still fits like this

Still have a long ways in terms of taking pictures, but I hope this shows it well enough for now

 

[navetsea]

nice ideal fit and cool color and style

 

[red devil]

And since the theme is green, I can show this jacket as well

The LW Moosehide Trojan, this one was confortable from the get go, the one thing to point out is that with a smaller gut, it falls a bit lower on the front.

The relevant thread with the potentially misleading title is here lol

 

[Robbie79]

And since the theme is green, I can show this jacket as well

The LW Moosehide Trojan, this one was confortable from the get go, the one thing to point out is that with a smaller gut, it falls a bit lower on the front.

The relevant thread with the potentially misleading title is here lol

IMO both jackets fit you good even if the LW allows more layering. The Engineers are from Clinch, right? Like them

 

[Robbie79]

IMO both jackets fit you good even if the LW allows more layering. The Engineers are from Clinch, right? Like them

The Moose hide is als quite heavy (approx. 5oz) like the heavy Bison (I own the Bedford car coat and this is a beast of a jacket)

 

[red devil]

Yeah these are my Clinch engineer with a harness

Yes, the Trojan weighs 3.78 kg, it feels really nice overall!

 

[JMax]

I never tire of appreciating that Trojan. It’s awesome.