LOL and Agreed...

Posted by Patterson from 63.104.29.91 on September 19, 2000 at 11:44:51:

In Reply to: Re: Flight Suit's and Horsehide... posted by Professor Jones on September 18, 2000 at 23:42:10:

: : I've been discussing the topic of horsehide with FS. In the short term, they will not offer anything other than the lamb. This is due to a shortage they've experienced with horsehide in the production of their other jackets. Apparently, they've had to return some skins and have worked out getting it replaced.

: : BUT, when they do have it, they will be offering a veg tanned mahogany horsehide. I have a good sized sample sitting right here, and this is nice stuff. I really like the texture of this - it has a very accurate look and drape to it. The color is a very deep brown with a reddish hue (depending upon the light), and this stuff is tough!

: : Anybody out there have any experience with how this kind of leather wears in hotter clims?

: : Thanks!

: : Patterson

:
: I spoke with FS a couple days ago and asked about the jacket in
: horsehide. I was told they were concerned an Indy jacket in
: horsehide might not hang well because it was stiffer. I own an
: A-2 in horsehide from Avirex (sp?) and it is still quite stiff
: even after quite a few years of wear. They are probably correct.
: Indy would likely have had horsehide for his adventures, but the
: look in the movies called for something softer... Hollywood, after
: all, does place a great deal of stock in appearance :-)

: Regards,
: Professor Jones

Form over substance - that's the name of the game! Anyway, it does give one an excuse to buy two. Have I mentioned I'm a jacket junkie?

Cheers!

Patterson

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: : : I've been discussing the topic of horsehide with FS.  In the short term, they will not offer anything other than the lamb.  This is due to a shortage they've experienced with horsehide in the production of their other jackets.  Apparently, they've had to return some skins and have worked out getting it replaced.

: : : BUT, when they do have it, they will be offering a veg tanned mahogany horsehide.  I have a good sized sample sitting right here, and this is nice stuff.  I really like the texture of this - it has a very accurate look and drape to it.  The color is a very deep brown with a reddish hue (depending upon the light), and this stuff is tough!

: : : Anybody out there have any experience with how this kind of leather wears in hotter clims?

: : : Thanks!

: : : Patterson

: : 
: : I spoke with FS a couple days ago and asked about the jacket in
: : horsehide.  I was told they were concerned an Indy jacket in
: : horsehide might not hang well because it was stiffer.  I own an
: : A-2 in horsehide from Avirex (sp?) and it is still quite stiff
: : even after quite a few years of wear.  They are probably correct.
: : Indy would likely have had horsehide for his adventures, but the
: : look in the movies called for something softer... Hollywood, after
: : all, does place a great deal of stock in appearance :-)

: : Regards,
: : Professor Jones

: Form over substance - that's the name of the game!  Anyway, it does give one an excuse to buy two.  Have I mentioned I'm a jacket junkie?

: Cheers!

: Patterson

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