same as previous message, just forgot to spell check. Sorry

Posted by benish from ppp-14.ts-1-bay.hck.idt.net on February 22, 2000 at 13:16:00:

In Reply to: Just received my wested raiders jacket posted by profit on February 22, 2000 at 10:26:27:

: I just wanted to say that everyone was right about these jackets. They are very nice.I live in Pittsburgh, Pa. and owed a duty fee of $22.65, but what the hell I'm really impressed. I got the "Raiders" jacket in the heavy leather & new finish. The color is great, very dark brown almost black. I was worried when I ordered the heavy leather that it would be extrmely stiff, but it's not. If people were wondering about the heavier leather, I would recommend it. I've had different jackets over the years and it looks like this one will last a long time. see ya

Just got mine as well today. However, while the color and leather etc.
is great there are a few comments that I would like to make:
1) the jacket is very short, you might want to consider ordering a
long, at least in the torso, not the sleeves, or else it may be a
bit too short in front.

2) don't pull too hard on the adjustment straps.

3) the collar is really big, even in the Raiders version, (mine
measured 4 inches at the points); you may want to ask for
a shorter collars

4) the inside pocket is a bit high, making it a little difficult
to reach casually. The same holds true for the outer pockets. You may
want to have them lowered a bit.

5) when ordering, consider that when you are adjusting the straps the
back tends to "ride up" a bit; i.e. it might not fall flat if you are
not of the "ahem" flat build, so to speak. Ask about modifications
in design or sizing considerations, so as to ensure that the jacket
falls flat, both in front and in back.

Despite these comments, I must say that Peter and the gang at
Wested have been both very helpful and courteous. Even though
I may return the jacket for modification or replacement, I am not
sorry about the jacket in and of itself. I'll keep you all posted.

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: : I just wanted to say that everyone was right about these jackets. They are very nice.I live in Pittsburgh, Pa. and owed a duty fee of $22.65, but what the hell I'm really impressed. I got the "Raiders" jacket in the heavy leather & new finish. The color is great, very dark brown almost black. I was worried when I ordered the heavy leather that it would be extrmely stiff, but it's not. If people were wondering about the heavier leather, I would recommend it. I've had different jackets over the years and it looks like this one will last a long time. see ya

: Just got mine as well today. However, while the color and leather etc.
: is great there are a few comments that I would like to make:
: 1) the jacket is very short, you might want to consider ordering a
: long, at least in the torso, not the sleeves, or else it may be a
: bit too short in front.

: 2) don't pull too hard on the adjustment straps.

: 3) the collar is really big, even in the Raiders version, (mine
: measured 4 inches at the points); you may want to ask for
: a shorter collars

: 4) the inside pocket is a bit high, making it a little difficult
: to reach casually. The same holds true for the outer pockets. You may
: want to have them lowered a bit.

: 5) when ordering, consider that when you are adjusting the straps the
: back tends to "ride up" a bit; i.e. it might not fall flat if you are
: not of the "ahem" flat build, so to speak. Ask about modifications
: in design or sizing considerations, so as to ensure that the jacket
: falls flat, both in front and in back.

: Despite these comments, I must say that Peter and the gang at
: Wested have been both very helpful and courteous. Even though
: I may return the jacket for modification or replacement, I am not
: sorry about the jacket in and of itself. I'll keep you all posted.

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