I have to disagree with Zippy here.....

Posted by Indydawg from pool-63.52.19.183.atln.grid.net on January 28, 2001 at 09:46:26:

In Reply to: Good jackets, but... posted by Zippy on January 28, 2001 at 01:00:52:

:I personally think they are pretty darn accurate to the Temple of Doom jacket. Now, if you are looking for a Raiders jacket, and absolutely have the the 500.00+ dollars to sink into it, hold out for the Expedition revisions, as it is now believed by most (not myself personally, mind you) that Peter's Raiders jacket is just his Last Crusade version made shorter and with smaller pockets and collar. Now, the new features that Peter is putting on all his Wested Indy jackets (plus the GREAT price) is definately a plus to getting one of Peter's jackets-I have a Last Crusade version and am in the process of getting another in NEW finish cowhide, and believe me they achieve the Indy "look" like nothing else could! But if you want something pretty accurate to the Temple of Doom look, and something that is tough as hell to boot, I would go for the US Wings hands down. I have the VIP version by the way and it is the TOUGHEST jacket I have ever laid eyes on, much less had the pleasure to own. Plus, it LOOKS great! Just food for thought! Contact me offline if I can help further!
Later ya'll!
Indydawg

They are very good, especially the VIP and Kangaroo versions. They may are the most accurate replicas though, if that's what's important to you. Also, they are basically off-the-rack jackets... you cannot specify custom features, measurements, etc. from US Wings.

: Zippy

: : I'm looking into purchasing an Indy jacket. Besides from the fact that the US Wings jacket is not the original, are there any drawbacks to buying a US Wings jacket? Are they accurate replicas? Are they made better? They seem to be sturdier and better built. Would anyone agree? Please help.

: : Thanks,

: : Indy Sam

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I'd be happy to discuss... Patterson 11:05:43 1/29/2001 (2)
- Wested vs. US WINGS Indy Sam 15:38:02 1/29/2001 (1)
  - Well... Patterson 17:11:36 1/29/2001 (0)
Thanks, Indydawg... Zippy 11:10:34 1/28/2001 (1)
- No problem-just tryin' to help a fellow fan out!... Indydawg 15:41:57 1/28/2001 (0)

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: :I personally think they are pretty darn accurate to the Temple of Doom jacket.  Now, if you are looking for a Raiders jacket, and absolutely have the the 500.00+ dollars to sink into it, hold out for the Expedition revisions, as it is now believed by most (not myself personally, mind you) that Peter's Raiders jacket is just his Last Crusade version made shorter and with smaller pockets and collar.  Now, the new features that Peter is putting on all his Wested Indy jackets (plus the GREAT price) is definately a plus to getting one of Peter's jackets-I have a Last Crusade version and am in the process of getting another in NEW finish cowhide, and believe me they achieve the Indy "look" like nothing else could!  But if you want something pretty accurate to the Temple of Doom look, and something that is tough as hell to boot, I would go for the US Wings hands down.  I have the VIP version by the way and it is the TOUGHEST jacket I have ever laid eyes on, much less had the pleasure to own.  Plus, it LOOKS great!  Just food for thought!  Contact me offline if I can help further!
: Later ya'll!
: Indydawg

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:  They are very good, especially the VIP and Kangaroo versions. They may are the most accurate replicas though, if that's what's important to you. Also, they are basically off-the-rack jackets... you cannot specify custom features, measurements, etc. from US Wings.

: : Zippy

: : : I'm looking into purchasing an Indy jacket.  Besides from the fact that the US Wings jacket is not the original, are there any drawbacks to buying a US Wings jacket?  Are they accurate replicas?  Are they made better?  They seem to be sturdier and better built.  Would anyone agree?  Please help.

: : : Thanks,

: : : Indy Sam

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