Vanishing point fit?

[jeo]

Looks great on you. Congrats and welcome!

 

[jonbuilder]

Good job for a first jacket or any jacket for that matter Congruaduations

 

[Powslayer801]

Wow! Stumbled across this post and this jacket is amazing! What size did you get if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks!

This is a 42 with a few adjustments

 

[Powslayer801]

I love this jacket, I have it in Horween lux -black. Fit is great

Do you have any photos of that jacket? Would love to see it

 

[Powslayer801]

 

[Powslayer801]

Some updated photos above showing the change in this jacket from about one year of wear. The leather has changed dramatically and I think will continue to do so as it keeps picking up sun, rain, etc.

 

[Schambach]

Looks great, aging nicely. Is that jacket basically the “tail gunner” in the sb line up?

 

[Powslayer801]

Looks great, aging nicely. Is that jacket basically the “tail gunner” in the sb line up?

Looks to be the same pattern to me

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Fits really well and the jacket is aging nicely. I don't like the shirt tail back at all personally, but the front fit looks ace.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I think it looks great Powslayer. Love the style and superb fit !!
HD

 

[Powslayer801]

Fits really well and the jacket is aging nicely. I don't like the shirt tail back at all personally, but the front fit looks ace.

I tend to agree with you. I added the shirt tail to add a bit more functionality while hunched over a moto, while still keeping the front of the jacket short enough. If this weren’t my primary riding jacket I think I’d have forgone the tail altogether.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I tend to agree with you. I added the shirt tail to add a bit more functionality while hunched over a moto, while still keeping the front of the jacket short enough. If this weren’t my primary riding jacket I think I’d have forgone the tail altogether.

Ah yes I can certainly see that reasoning. I don't ride so that's obviously irrelevant to me haha.

 

[Donnydenim]

Mines got a lot more denim transfer! looking good!

 

[Herresbach]

Very cool jacket, ageing nicely and perfect fit imo. It‘s some kind of a sheene, isn‘t it?

Regarding the use on a motorcycle, do you wear just the jacket or can you fit an amored shirt underneath?
If you were buying the jacket again, would you opt for a windflap?

I‘m kind of in the same position as you were because I‘m also looking for a jacket that is good on the bike but also suitable for everyday wear.
In fact, I already got three jackets that fit the bill but none of them absolutely nails it on both parts.
So your input would be a great help fo further improvements!

 

[Powslayer801]

Very cool jacket, ageing nicely and perfect fit imo. It‘s some kind of a sheene, isn‘t it?

Regarding the use on a motorcycle, do you wear just the jacket or can you fit an amored shirt underneath?
If you were buying the jacket again, would you opt for a windflap?

I‘m kind of in the same position as you were because I‘m also looking for a jacket that is good on the bike but also suitable for everyday wear.
In fact, I already got three jackets that fit the bill but none of them absolutely nails it on both parts.
So your input would be a great help fo further improvements!

So the jacket is sized to be able to accommodate an insulating layer underneath. I think an armored shirt would be too bulky to wear reasonably— I don’t wear armor generally unless I’m doing off-road type terrain, and then it’s time for my full on dorky klim suit.

In regards to the wind flap, I usually just wear scarves when the temps get to cold and they do a good job keeping me warm down the front. Would probably add to the cold weather functionality though.

It’s definitely hard to strike a balance between form and function with Moto jackets— too form forward and you lose function, too functional and you risk looking like a road pirate/racer.

 

[Herresbach]

So the jacket is sized to be able to accommodate an insulating layer underneath. I think an armored shirt would be too bulky to wear reasonably— I don’t wear armor generally unless I’m doing off-road type terrain, and then it’s time for my full on dorky klim suit.

In regards to the wind flap, I usually just wear scarves when the temps get to cold and they do a good job keeping me warm down the front. Would probably add to the cold weather functionality though.

It’s definitely hard to strike a balance between form and function with Moto jackets— too form forward and you lose function, too functional and you risk looking like a road pirate/racer.

Do you have issues with wind coming through the front zipper causing a „balloon effect“ when riding fast on the highway?

 

[Powslayer801]

Do you have issues with wind coming through the front zipper causing a „balloon effect“ when riding fast on the highway?

No but I think I have enough wind being deflected off of my chest that it’s not a big issue. Definitely happened on my last bike.

 

[Cocker]

Man, that fit is perfect! The length just about covers your belt, you should really not be bothered about it. And that leather is aging damn well, too!