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    Peter
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    Joined: 6 Mar 2010

    I agree with @Shoreman - I'd get something less expeditiony.

    last edited by 4 Dec 2015, 16:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      BloodnThunder
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 20 May 2015

      Didn't see a city guide for Sacramento and wasn't sure if it was worth creating one….  Anyway, in Sacramento for a few days for the Cal International Marathon.  Anyone have any recommendations on restaurants/things to do besides so the Capitol Building?

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      IG: Shadesofindig0

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        Graeme
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

        I've got weird body proportions, with extremely long legs. (If you want to get technical, my upper to lower body segment ratio is around 0.85, whereas 1 is more typical.)

        This is a bad Photoshop GIMP job on a Private White x Alexander Leathers Café Racer I tried on last year. The jacket on the left has been extended by a couple of inches, whilst the one on the right is stock, obviously.

        I think that the jacket on the left looks a better cut for me, as it balances out my upper and lower body proportions better, whereas the one on the right is maybe a bit short.

        Anyone got an opinion? Am I just overthinking things as usual?

        last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 03:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          den1mhead
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 6 Oct 2014

          I prefer the look of the jacket in the right hand picture @Graeme.

          last edited by 12 May 2015, 12:04 5 Dec 2015, 05:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            Left is better, for the reasons you stated, Graeme.

            last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 06:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              browniemcghee
              Joined: 16 Oct 2013

              I realize this is not too helpful, but something between the two would be ideal, IMO.

              Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

              last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 06:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Finkster
                見習いボス
                Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                @Chris:

                Left is better, for the reasons you stated, Graeme.

                True that

                last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 07:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  steelworker
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                  Yeah left looks good.

                  Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                  Well, I have others.

                  last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 07:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Seul
                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                    @Chris:

                    Left is better, for the reasons you stated, weirdo.

                    last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 11:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Peter
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 6 Mar 2010

                      Right. There's something about the longer version making the collar look off. Can't put my finger on it though. That being said, they both look good!

                      last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 11:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Finn666
                        Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                        right @Graeme cuz I think this cut should fit just like that. the left one seems a bit off cuz of the bigger opening. doesn't look too flattering imo. so i'd say right or chose a different model.

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                          Graeme
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                          Thanks.

                          Both the left and right image were originally the same photo. I wasn't necessarily looking at getting this style, just trying to figure out an idea of what length suits me. And the general consensus seems to be a bit longer is better, though not necessarily as a badly edited photo of a motorcycle jacket. 😉

                          Schott offer a longer Café Racer, and I've seen similar vintage pieces.

                          last edited by 5 Dec 2015, 12:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Fadez
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 9 Nov 2011

                            Did the font change on tapatalk or is that just me?

                            last edited by 6 Dec 2015, 14:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              neph93
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                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                              @Fadez:

                              Did the font change on tapatalk or is that just me?

                              Not just you. Looks cleaner imho.

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              last edited by 6 Dec 2015, 15:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Finn666
                                Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                @Finn666:

                                thanks a ton for getting back @Finkster even though it wasn't that much of help hahaha 😉 …so i tried the chateau parka in olive yesterday and XL should be just fine. still gonna wait and see if others have any opinions or even similar jackets they can name before i'll cop one...

                                unfortunately both, the J39 and M11 are sold out, so i have to look for something else instead.

                                so here are the fit pics of the chateau parca (XL):

                                last edited by 6 Dec 2015, 18:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Fadez
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 9 Nov 2011

                                  Hey @Finn666 this is my Canada Goose, It's a bomber style called Chilliwack.  This jacket got me through cold and windy Boston winters.

                                  last edited by 6 Dec 2015, 19:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • tmgT
                                    tmg
                                    Joined: 10 Sept 2010

                                    I wore a Canada Goose Ontario parka whilst working in Norway last year, and never had a problem with the cold - great for the low temp outdoor work but too heavy and bulky for wearing back in the UK

                                    last edited by 6 Dec 2015, 19:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      MRod
                                      Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                                      Damn that chateau parka is sweet.  Wish it got colder where I live to make it worth while to purchase.

                                      last edited by 7 Dec 2015, 00:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        MRod
                                        Joined: 5 Jan 2014

                                        Giles any eta on when you will have the Beatle buster 21oz back in stock?

                                        last edited by 7 Dec 2015, 00:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          April/May…

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                          last edited by 7 Dec 2015, 03:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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