pawineguy
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Have been wanting to try a Langlitz for a while, for riding only, and stumbled across one on eBay at a great price, dimensions looked good so figured I hadn't much to lose. I was getting ready to order a custom build (which I will still do), but figured this was a good way to dip my toe in the water first and see if I liked the materials, workmanship, etc... Based on their reputation I wasn't concerned but you never know until you hold something in your hands.
This jacket is 6 years old, has only one small mark on the front that doesn't even show up in photos, perfect lining and pockets. The lining is a very satiny material, very smooth to put on, and the pockets are heavy canvas. Zippers are brass Talon, but use a larger size up front than Aero, closer to the big zips Vanson uses. (not that I worry about the sturdiness of the Aero zips, the larger ones are just easier to use, but can look out of place on certain jackets)
The goatskin is very similar to Aero's. It's thick but pliable, I would guess almost the same thickness that Aero uses, certainly right in the ballpark. It feels slightly tougher, although obviously that's very difficult to quantify, just my opinion from handling the two. The stitching looks good, and overall the impression is of a sturdy, but mid-weight jacket that's very well suited for its intended purpose.
The fit suits me very well. The chest is spot on, and while the arms look a little bit long in the pics, when I reach my arms out into a riding position, they fall to the perfect spot without any pulling. You'll notice a pretty big drop in the back, to keep the jacket over the belt if you are in a sport-riding position. The shoulder gussets work extremely well, provide a lot of movement but pop back into place nicely. The front is one of the shortest lengths I own, but again, in the seated position it'll drop down over my belt without pushing my jacket up into my neck. (again, this was an eBay purchase so I'm not sure how they would fit me when I custom order from my measurements, but I would hope similar to this)
I plan on ordering shortly a similar styled jacket, but padded and with a contrasting dark brown stitching. I might go for the smooth pads instead of quilted, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I keep thinking about the famous Ralph Lauren pic with the smooth pads, which to me is just one of the coolest looking leather jackets, especially because it's supposedly a true vintage jacket and has been repaired and maintained by Langlitz.
This jacket is 6 years old, has only one small mark on the front that doesn't even show up in photos, perfect lining and pockets. The lining is a very satiny material, very smooth to put on, and the pockets are heavy canvas. Zippers are brass Talon, but use a larger size up front than Aero, closer to the big zips Vanson uses. (not that I worry about the sturdiness of the Aero zips, the larger ones are just easier to use, but can look out of place on certain jackets)
The goatskin is very similar to Aero's. It's thick but pliable, I would guess almost the same thickness that Aero uses, certainly right in the ballpark. It feels slightly tougher, although obviously that's very difficult to quantify, just my opinion from handling the two. The stitching looks good, and overall the impression is of a sturdy, but mid-weight jacket that's very well suited for its intended purpose.
The fit suits me very well. The chest is spot on, and while the arms look a little bit long in the pics, when I reach my arms out into a riding position, they fall to the perfect spot without any pulling. You'll notice a pretty big drop in the back, to keep the jacket over the belt if you are in a sport-riding position. The shoulder gussets work extremely well, provide a lot of movement but pop back into place nicely. The front is one of the shortest lengths I own, but again, in the seated position it'll drop down over my belt without pushing my jacket up into my neck. (again, this was an eBay purchase so I'm not sure how they would fit me when I custom order from my measurements, but I would hope similar to this)
I plan on ordering shortly a similar styled jacket, but padded and with a contrasting dark brown stitching. I might go for the smooth pads instead of quilted, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I keep thinking about the famous Ralph Lauren pic with the smooth pads, which to me is just one of the coolest looking leather jackets, especially because it's supposedly a true vintage jacket and has been repaired and maintained by Langlitz.
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