Lost Worlds Appalachian

[Trouser Bark]

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Whoa! That's huge!

 

[Zoro]

Whoa! That's huge!

 

[dmoser1978]

Found this vintage advertisement for an Appalachian jacket.

Hope you find it interesting.

 

[Texas_denim88]

Yeah, we talked zippers for over 1/2 hour, he explained in detail his horsehide leather, the pockets, the lining (he went on and on with the lining ), etc. We were on the phone for over 1 hour. NOTE: If any of you want a Lost Worlds jacket, call Stu. Don’t email him, call him.

The second I attempted to talk measurements, he cut me off, asked me how tall I was and how much do I weigh. I told him and he told me what my size is according to his vast database of similar customers. I mentioned to him that I’m a 48 regular on my Vanson CHP (which is a similar crosszip) and he told me that other manufacturer sizes mean nothing to him. I also attempted to modify the jacket and he proceeded to tell me that he would do it, however there would be NO returns even if it didn’t fit. The only thing he allowed me to change were the studs in the kidney panel (gone) and back length and sleeve length. I kept the sleeve and back to his pattern size.

I paid him, and what came out is the best jacket I have. Very happy.

Wish i saw your post before my order, it is coming tmw! so exited, an olive 3.5oz horsehide SUBURBAN. Still kinda nervous! i had 3 emails with him, wish i knew to called... height, weight and what zipper was all he asked after i told him i wanted the olive hh, when i asked for a size chart, he said trust in the abyss... made me chuckled and i said okay...now I'm nervous for the jacket arrival!

 

[f2002q]

Wish i saw your post before my order, it is coming tmw! so exited, an olive 3.5oz horsehide SUBURBAN. Still kinda nervous! i had 3 emails with him, wish i knew to called... height, weight and what zipper was all he asked after i told him i wanted the olive hh, when i asked for a size chart, he said trust in the abyss... made me chuckled and i said okay...now I'm nervous for the jacket arrival!

I was also worried, but rest assured that if it doesn’t fit, he’ll fix it. It’s really hard to to trust, but after two jackets (The Appalachian and Easy Ryder with the A2 collar modification) I’m fully converted to whatever Stu says.

By the way, best jackets I have.

 

[Texas_denim88]

I was also worried, but rest assured that if it doesn’t fit, he’ll fix it. It’s really hard to to trust, but after two jackets (The Appalachian and Easy Ryder with the A2 collar modification) I’m fully converted to whatever Stu says.

By the way, best jackets I have.

Oh man I'm going to be sitting in-front of the house all night waiting now haha... your APPALACHIAN looks amazing! i need to start saving up again... might need to sale a few peaces to put toward that one too.

 

[f2002q]

Oh man I'm going to be sitting in-front of the house all night waiting now haha... your APPALACHIAN looks amazing! i need to start saving up again... might need to sale a few peaces to put toward that one too.

Oh the Appalachian, what a jacket!!! Totally worth it. I though it was crazy expensive, especially with with the crown zippers (by the way, I would not do crown zippers again) but it is absolutely the best cross zip jacket bar none. The “map pocket” is super huge. Get the mouton collar, it is soooo good and definitely cuts the winter’s cold air.

I’m carrying a full large Italian sub, plus two green tea bottles in the pocket and it still zips!!!

 

[Texas_denim88]

Oh the Appalachian, what a jacket!!! Totally worth it. I though it was crazy expensive, especially with with the crown zippers (by the way, I would not do crown zippers again) but it is absolutely the best cross zip jacket bar none. The “map pocket” is super huge. Get the mouton collar, it is soooo good and definitely cuts the winter’s cold air.

I’m carrying a full large Italian sub, plus two green tea bottles in the pocket and it still zips!!!

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wow amazing! i didn't op for the crown zipper first time around but i figured when i can confirm a well fit jacket then i would go all out for a "buy for life"/"spend once, cry once" jacket spec lol
is your jacket 3-3.5oz horsehide? was wondering hows it is wearing? i ride from time to time in texas, our weather is kinda all over the place but this is my first heavy heavy jacket; even know my Fine Creek Leathers Virginia Beach Type II jacket was described as 3-3.5oz, it feels lighter... maybe little less then 3oz for sure.

 

[f2002q]

wow amazing! i didn't op for the crown zipper first time around but i figured when i can confirm a well fit jacket then i would go all out for a "buy for life"/"spend once, cry once" jacket spec lol
is your jacket 3-3.5oz horsehide? was wondering hows it is wearing? i ride from time to time in texas, our weather is kinda all over the place but this is my first heavy heavy jacket; even know my Fine Creek Leathers Virginia Beach Type II jacket was described as 3-3.5oz, it feels lighter... maybe little less then 3oz for sure.

This one is 4.0+ horsehide and right now it’s stiff as a MOFO. But, it should get softer and then it will be heaven. I went for the BIFL, so a little work up front will pay dividends. I put it on the scale and its 10lbs but you don’t feel It.