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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Perfect! Thanks a lot everyone. All the help is very much appreciated! I think I'll go with either one of the Schott when I'm ready to order. I'll be on the lookout for sales and maybe have a look on Ebay and such.- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Fair enough, that doesn't sound too bad at all, worse I could see for sleeves would be a bit more creasing I imagine. I think my two last questions (for real this time lol): 1. Naked cowhide (141) vs steerhide (641), I read that the steerhide on the 641 has a finish that is better in wet...- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Awesome, that sounds good. Well I think I have enough info to make a choice. I'll probably go with a Schott 141 or Vanson Model B. Only worry I have now is the fit in general but maybe in the sleeve length I guess. Is there anywhere that is mentions all measurements for either of those...- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
That's odd, now it says size with a number with the fitting tool. Maybe it was a bug or with another jacket model I was checking out, maybe the 654 actually haha. So it seems like the 141 might be the better choice since it seems to be a more relaxed fit vs the 641 being a slimmer fit. I just...- Himitsu
- Post #47
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
I'm not sure, that's what it says for me anyways. It asks you to enter height, weight, chest size and age then says Size L.- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Ah fair enough then. I was looking at the 641 and 141 and seen people on this forum saying one is one size down compared to the other. I sent a customer service request with that question and waiting on a response at the moment. I'm around 42" chest size (I think it was 41 1/2" on the...- Himitsu
- Post #43
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Ok, that's good to know also. Is this a general rule of thumb I can apply to most jackets? Shiny = Need to break in Soft = Matte- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
That's fair enough lol. Is there one that's better than the other for durability wise?- Himitsu
- Post #38
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
It does get a bit confusing with all the terms lol. Top coat, naked, waxed, etc, seems like there's a lot of different ones out there.- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Other than the pricing, what's the difference(s) between the 641 and the 654? The 654 looks glossier than the 641, is that a bad or good thing overall? Also, I'm guessing the lining is removable on both of these? I'm not opposed to the fleece lining on the 641 but I would hope it doesn't make...- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
I would probably prefer less stiff since I'm not a biker at all and I don't really have plans for that in the near future. More for a good balance of durability and look. Whatever I get, I'm sure it would be miles better than my old one lol. And regarding the budget, it's 'only' 150-200 more...- Himitsu
- Post #32
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Hmm that's good. I found a site called Bison trading which seems like it's based in Canada. They carry some popular brands. How is Schott for fit & quality in general? Is it better than Vanson? There's a few that look good but are more expensive though relatively close...- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
There's also the fact that, at least from the pictures, the shape of the shoulders look more pointy on the Model B vs the City. But wow 4.5" is a considerable difference. Not really a big fan of stripes, lines, logos, or anything along those lines. I prefer going towards more minimalistic in...- Himitsu
- Post #28
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Yeah as much as I love the look on the City jacket, Model B might be a safer bet I suppose. I really like the 2 zippers for the front, very neat concept. Is there any way to know how much tighter it would be compared to Model B? Maybe I could call the Vanson help line again.- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Sadly the last jacket I ever owned was the one I had to throw out (PU leather jacket in the picture). I currently only have two wool coats, one that reaches down a bit farther than the half point between belt and knees and another that it fairly big for winter. I have not been able to button up...- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
So I got my measurement, at least some of them taken by someone by following this video: Upper Chest = 18" Chest = 41" Waist = 41" 1/2 Biceps = 11" 1/4 Shoulders = 19" Sleeve Length = 24" 1/4 Back Length = 21" to belt / 26" for added 5" Hips = 41" 3/4 Forearm = 10" 3/4 Bare neck = 15" 1/2...- Himitsu
- Post #21
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Looking at the thread you mentioned, it generally seems hard to not look good in a leather jacket :) I do have a bit of a belly (trying to work on that), is that something I should take into account when measuring?- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Ok good to know, thanks. Also, does it matter if I don't ride bikes at all for a Vanson jacket? I'm only looking for casual wear so I don't necessarily need big protection I guess. More going for durability and look, at least how good it looks to me.- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Hmm I guess I didn't think about that, cool then! But for weight type, I'm guessing it's the thickness of the leather then?- Himitsu
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Looking for recommendations for bomber/moto racer mash
Ah ok, good to know for the sales. At least I'd know it's quality. Guess I can sub to the email listing to keep track. I was also looking at this one which I like the look of...- Himitsu
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