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New jacket: Vanson x Thurston Bros. Gambler

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Here’s a nice side by side comparison of the two. The first is on the left, 2nd on the right. I really prefer the second jacket. Fits better, better hide...easy to wear. I actually think it’s one of the nicest Vansons I’ve ever owned (and one of the few I didn’t send back to jump into Aero’s queue).
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The side by side photos perfectly demonstrate how good that new jacket is.
I think if I were to order another Vanson I would absolutely spec this z-150. It’s there 90’s recipe comp weight, skived down a bit. It’s remarkably better suited to these super trim styles, like the derby and TB’s daredevil.
 

b1lf

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The comp weight Vanson Model E I received had a pretty lackluster hide, with a few noticeable imperfections (and *not* natural ones like barb wire marks, etc).

Very different than my few year old Model B when it came in new.



That, plus it was too small, was easy for me to send back. Still not sure what I’m doing for a replacement.
 

Carlos840

I'll Lock Up
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Here’s a nice side by side comparison of the two. The first is on the left, 2nd on the right. I really prefer the second jacket. Fits better, better hide...easy to wear. I actually think it’s one of the nicest Vansons I’ve ever owned (and one of the few I didn’t send back to jump into Aero’s queue).
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Are these both the same size? The new one looks more fitted overall.
 
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@ton312 Dumb question I know, but did you move this jacket on? Have you owned a Chopper? If so how did they compare?
I sold both. They were nice jackets but the sleeves and shoulders were insanely narrow. I think (from what I can tell) the chopper isn’t as trim in those areas.
 

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