Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

[abone]

The X zip is the Force. Great riding jacket. They also make it w/o the perforation. The CR is the Comet. I prefer it to both the A and B when riding, due to the shorter length. Off the bike I’d go with a B; not a fan of the A’s back design.

Comet, of course! Didn’t notice the 2nd pocket. You picked that up recently didn’t you? It’s the one with the incredible grain.
Gotta check out the Force!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Fit pics

This fits you so much better than the raid,, I think you should sell it

 

[abone]

This fits you so much better than the raid,, I think you should sell it

Ha ha ha but to whom?
Don’t worry, I haven’t forgot our conversation.

 

[JMax]

Comet, of course! Didn’t notice the 2nd pocket. You picked that up recently didn’t you? It’s the one with the incredible grain.
Gotta check out the Force!

Yep, a very recent pickup. I had one years ago and figure I could try it again.

Some folks aren’t fans of the Velcro along the waistband on the Force. Located where one would normally see laces. But it is highly functional and quicker to adjust than laces or buckles. The perf is the best I have ever used. Vanson’s CR perf jackets are amazing.

The force is a great riding jacket.

 

[Al 916]

The X zip is the Force. Great riding jacket. They also make it w/o the perforation. The CR is the Comet. I prefer it to both the A and B when riding, due to the shorter length. Off the bike I’d go with a B; not a fan of the A’s back design.

I should really pass my A onto someone to love.
Graining is pretty damn good however I need a 19 shoulder.

 

[JMax]

I should really pass my A onto someone to love.
Graining is pretty damn good however I need a 19 shoulder.

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Beautiful CW. Finding another A shouldn’t be too difficult.

 

[abone]

This is tempting:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1661730192...9ct1qdeS3u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Peter Mackin]

Ha ha ha but to whom?
Don’t worry, I haven’t forgot our conversation.

Would work well with my vanson collection. Nothing, in my opinion comes close for riding, and I have 25 or so others to chose from

 

[abone]

Would work well with my vanson collection. Nothing, in my opinion comes close for riding, and I have 25 or so others to chose from

Sweet!
I’ve got 6 Vanson’s including a custom Oxford due sometime this summer.
Not as many MC jackets in total as you however!

 

[Peter Mackin]

Sweet!
I’ve got 6 Vanson’s including a custom Oxford due sometime this summer.
Not as many MC jackets in total as you however!

Unfortunately most never get worn,, I became a fair weather biker many years ago, and in Scotland the summer is very short. Some really need to get moved on.

 

[Rebus]

@Bfd70

As @Al 916 said it's a Maverick, made in 2016 in tobacco cow.
This is a size 42, it's short (24" back), no handwarmers, one inside pocket, very solid feeling.
I love it but its very close to being too short.

 

[Al 916]

Perfect length for the style I would say.

 

[abone]

My immediate supervisor went out of town so what do I do? Buy a Vanson Comet in 44!!
This one has Riri zips so not sure where that dates it?

 

[ton312]

My immediate supervisor went out of town so what do I do? Buy a Vanson Comet in 44!!
This one has Riri zips so not sure where that dates it?

That zip was usually reserved for the Horsehide jackets.

 

[morrison2951]

That zip was usually reserved for the Horsehide jackets.

Yep.

Interesting that this Comet doesn't have the HH tag.

 

[abone]

That zip was usually reserved for the Horsehide jackets.

Maybe I’ve lucked out but it does look like Comp Weight

 

[abone]

I called Vanson with the ID # but when he fed the # into their system no information came back. Said he’d do some digging and call me back but hasn’t as of yet.
I’ll have the jacket later this week and post some pics. Be kinda cool if it turns out to be HH; didn’t buy it with that expectation as I assumed it was comp wgt.

 

[JMax]

I do hope it fits. These can run small. Killer jackets.

 

[abone]

I do hope it fits. These can run small. Killer jackets.

Seller sent me measurement pics. Looks to be 22.75” ptp, 20” shoulder, 26” sleeve and 25” back length. I forgot to ask for bottom hem.
On the ptp she didn’t place the tape all that well so I had to calculate a bit but it looks to be workable for me.
Fingers crossed!

 

[morrison2951]

Maybe I’ve lucked out but it does look like Comp Weight

It likely is.

Here's my HH Comet with the tag and Riri zip for comparison.

A real beauty. Love it.