New jacket: Vanson x Thurston Bros. Gambler

Huh! I'd imagine the o___o pocket would be really useful on a bike. I always have to dig for the wallet and change on the toll booth and a big snap-on pocket like seems like a really good idea. Unzipping pockets on a new Vanson is always a nightmare!

But is the leather really this much lighter than the comp. weight? According to Vanson, the Z-150 is like marginally lighter and still heavier than the fuh-ren-zee stuff.

 

Just logged in after a hectic weekend and see Ton's done it again! Suits you to a T man! And those photos aren't proof of madness, they're just a way to make you our hero around here. lol

 

lol Well, considering that pretty much anything weights half the model E, that ain't saying much. XD It's the only jacket I've ever had that becomes burdensome after few hour of wear. In a good way, of course but it's a tank of a jacket! But the fact remains you're not really wearing E as much as you carry it.

 

It is lighter, and not marginally either. Noticeable but still with some heft. IMO it still offers better protection than the firenze (weren't the vampires in the Necroscope series named that?) but not to the degree of even my perforated comp jacket. Though that one also has armor.

 

That is an incredibly good looking jacket, I'd choose that over pretty much any other cross-zip style

 

It's a bugger isn't it. Everything seems built for skinny folk these days. I have to buy obscure jeans because I can't find anything in the shops that will fit over my thighs and arse. Even Iron Heart only sell a couple of styles that will fit, and that lumbers me with a high front rise that I neither want or need. At least suit trousers and jackets are easy (and cheap) to get custom made to a decent standard when you visit SE Asia.

 

The fits on all of these are so perfect and I can actually tell the difference between all of them

I think you have the best fitting jackets on this forum.
Absolutely beautiful stuff. You're making me want a moto jacket more and more.

 

Those are 4 cool jackets. Which was most comfortable? And which was your favourite? In those pics I'd say bottom left looks best but I don't know if it is too tight..

 

The road to Jacket Nirvana takes a lifetime

 

I believe I am the proud owner of the BL on the top left, Picked it up from Tony last December and love i!

 

I like the pattern. How's the breakin'n the beast going??

 

Perfect! How cool is that?! I think I’m gonna have to order one too...

 

What’s the lining like in these?

 

Very nice! Great fit as well, sleeve and body length. Chapter closed indeed...