U. S. Wings sale

[tonyb]

Well, I feel more than a little bit deceived by those people at U.S. Wings. First they email me saying they have a lamb Indy jacket in XL. When I call they say, no, they've been flying out the door and all we have left in your size is a goat A-2. So I order one of those, although I would have preferred the Indy. After reading a few subsequent posts here regarding sizes I figured I'd call 'em back and see what they have in L. Nothing, the gal says.
And now, the following week, they suddenly have all these additional "factory seconds." Just call me Joe Chump, I suppose.

 

[griffer]

Finally, the karma seems to have turned.

Sorry, no pics yet, but my vintage cowhide fits like a glove.

The jacket is truly a perfect fit.

My only comment on it is the leather isn't quite what i expected, this was true of the regular goat as well. It is 'lighter' in color than then pics on the website.

It is also incredibly soft. For some this is a plus, but i was expecting a more rugged hide.

All that aside, fit and appearance is awesome, the wife was amazed.



With that said, can i rub mink oil on it to darken it up?

 

[fishmeok]

This is the XL goat Indy- just arrived last night, as you can tell from the bags under my eyes...
First impressions were not positive, the goat is stiff as cardboard and made me look like I had shoulderpads. I decided to not mess around and threw the whole thing into the wash, then dried it on the "gentle" cycle for a while. WOW! I couldn't believe the difference. The jacket drapes nicely, Fits better, and has softened up considerably. The lining is pretty cheesy- I tore a seam just by stretching out a little. Not a big deal though, I was able to use the hole to pull all the cotton batting around the armpits out, making the jacket more of a natural looking fit. I scalloped the pocket flaps a bit, stretched the arms to where I like them, and stretched the side cinch straps about an inch (wet goatskin will stretch like silly-putty and stay that way). The finish is made to come off and reveal the lighter color underneath (there is even a tag inside explaining this) and I think it's going to be incredible in a few months. I'm pretty darn happy for $100.
After washing and a little custom fitting:

Sidestrap cinched too tight:

 

[Fletch]

The sarge is saying that this clearance is for "first quality imported" jackets as opposed to seconds.

The goat Indy looks great - and it's washable too

 

[skbellis]

"G-2" Jacket

Just received my clearance "G-2" jacket today. I was pleasently surprised. When I ordered it the Sarge said it the hide was from Venezuala and more like kidd leather ( i.e. glove leather). The jacket fits great, very comfortable and looks great. It is that leather that supposedly ages (tag with explanation inside). When I emailed them when this was first posted they didn't say anything about having an Indy Jackets in my size (48, their XXL), but after reading all of these other reports I am going to call them for a follow up. Thanks for pointing out the sale Michaelson.


---Scott

P.S. There was also a US Wings baseball cap and a copy of Sgt. Hacks book "The Life of a Warrior" included with the jacket.

 

[fishmeok]

Yeah, makes me feel better about losing that W&G A-2...
Good thing about sniping programs, they make you stay within your budget.
Cheers
Mark

 

[griffer]

FYI- I just spoke to US Wings, the say mink oil is fine, spot test it, but I should be able to use that to darken my indy jacket.

 

[warbird]

It very well may, in fact probably will, darken it. But it will also be disastrous for the leather. Modern mink oil is terrible for leather.

 

[skbellis]

Jacket Availability

Just so you all know the jackets that are available might depend on who you talk to at US Wings. I called about the Indy Jacket and was told by Katie that it was available only in lamb. I called back a little while later and spoke to Tina and she said it was still available in Goat, Lamb, Horse, and maybe antique cow. I ordered a Horse (first Horse jacket). Can't wait till it gets here. Can't beat the price.

---Scott

 

[griffer]

It very well may, in fact probably will, darken it. But it will also be disastrous for the leather. Modern mink oil is terrible for leather.

Explain?

 

[feltfan]

Explain?

I'd be curious to hear, too. I have put a lot of
mink oil on my leather jacket with no harm done.
However, that mink oil was all from a company
(out of Oregon I think??) that seems to no longer
make mink oil as of a couple of years ago. I have
heard that the other products called "mink oil" are
inferior.

Would like to know more.

One thing to note is that the mink oil will waterproof
your jacket. If you want the leather to breathe, you
might go with Lexol. But I don't think that will darken it much.

 

[Michaelson]

Being an animal product, mink oil can start breaking down leather fibers with use, and in our humid Southern states, actually attracts bugs. They love the stuff....that and neatsfoot oil.

Lexol, Letaps (unfortunately it's only available in England) or Pecards are great products for use, as they're all pH balanced and won't cause harm to the leather. There are others, I'm sure, but these 3 have been winners for me.

Regards! Michaelson

 

[Barry]

I ordered an Indy Jacket in goat this afternoon. I'm looking forward to it.


Barry

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Mink oil will clog the pores of leather... Leather needs to breathe. Also MO will rot certain types of thread...especially cotton. Bad stuff.
HD

 

[scotrace]

Step away from the minky goo.

 

[Prairie Shade]

Damn Scotrace !!!

5290 Posts, your the man!! Well I wondered why I couldnt get connected with the Customer Service people. Now I know why, everyone in the free world was ordering their A2's and some others. I thought I was of reasonable intelligence, but I didnt see the import thing from "Sarge" Guess it doesnt matter too much. Just wear the thing and enjoy it, when I get it that is!!!

 

[Feraud]

I cannot wait to see the rush of photos based on this sale!

 

[ideaguy]

I'm very tempted to try and buy an Indy goatskin in Black-normally take a 44R-what's the exchange rate on sizes- go up one, down one? and has anyone
called them in the last couple of days? I'd like to get one, but tired of the
run-around....give me a holler if you can help?? thanks[huh]

 

[scotrace]

BLACK? Oh my gosh, I never asked color!! Mine could be BLACK?

ACK!

That would be like those GREEN Indy jackets Wested can't give away!!!

 

[griffer]

I'm very tempted to try and buy an Indy goatskin in Black-normally take a 44R-what's the exchange rate on sizes- go up one, down one? and has anyone
called them in the last couple of days? I'd like to get one, but tired of the
run-around....give me a holler if you can help?? thanks[huh]

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i am a 44R and mine LARGE fits perfectly. See page 1-3 of this thread.