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    IHW-06 - Quilt lined Melton CPO Jacket in Red/Black, Black or Green

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    • zatenmZ
      zatenm
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      Received the CPO today!!! The construction, feel and overall quality are truly superb and only really come across when the jacket in in your hands. But I can post a review later. Right now, I have a more pressing concern: the FIT (my absolute top priority for any garnement I buy).

      G. was very helpful and suggested an L based on the feedback I gave him: I was concerned the arms might be too short as I compared the site measurements with those of the IH-2526J XL which fits me perfectly.

      With the CPO L here, I found the arms long enough, too long actually. And the whole piece feels 1 size too large. Apparently I'm the same height as "Model" but with a slimmer frame and/or shorter arms. On me, the CPO looks visibly bulkier than the site pics and with a stacking effect in the biceps and forearms areas which I don't particularly like.

      I'm attaching some fit pics for your helpful comments as always (apologies for the low quality):

      Reference pic, no jacket (front)

      Ref pic, no jacket (back)

      Jacket zipper open (front)

      Jacket zipper open (front 2)

      Jacket zipper open (back)

      Jacket zipper open (back 2)

      Zipped (front)

      Zipped (front 2)

      Zipped (back)

      Zipped (back 2)

      The more I think about it, the more an M is making sense. I feel the arms will slimmer down and straighten up and there is room enough in the chest to spare an inch. What do you guys think?

      I wanna make the most out of this awesome jacket and wouldnt mind waiting for a few more days to get the perfect fit! Your opinion is really appreciated!

      Cheers

      Z

      WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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      • SeulS
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        Size down.

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        • ChrisC
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          Giles has arms like a gorilla, just for your future sizing comparisons.:)

          I agree with Seul- a smaller size would probably make you happier.

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          • Finn666F
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            i do agree with the two gentlemen above (though one is a bald-headed texan and the other one a pig-lovin belgian)…also i see MP gave you useful tips on how to take some proper pics...well done MP! 😉

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            • zatenmZ
              zatenm
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              Thanks for the helpful feedback guys. Fully agree the L is clearly too 1 size too big.
              Chris, G. did mention to me he has Gorilla arms but I guess the comapro with the IH-2526J mesaurements threw me off  :-\ 
              I'll PM him to see how I can exchange this for an M. I hope the process is not a hassle for neither him or me.

              WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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              • zatenmZ
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                Forgot to ask, who is MP?  🙂

                WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                • SeulS
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                  Morose_Penguin. If we want to take a bad picture of something, ànything, we hire him.

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                  • zatenmZ
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                    Good to know!

                    WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                    • Finn666F
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                      hope everything works out right with switching sizes! and the MP joke wasn´t anything bad, just an "insider". so don´t take it too serious 😉

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                      • zatenmZ
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                        Thanks Finn. Actually Paula was kind enough to ship me my M even before she received the L! How cool is that?? 😉 😉 😉  This has to be one of the best customer service on the planet. A real case study for any marketeer. Can't speak more highly of it.
                        Got the jist on the MP thing, no worries. More than happy to partake in any inside joke 🙂
                        I should receive the CPO M tomorrow. Can't wait!

                        WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                        • zatenmZ
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                          Received the CPO M today! Actually it landed at the office yesterday but I was off. I found it waiting for me on my desk this morning. What a great way to start the day 🙂
                          Caused quite a stirr with the colleagues too. Got showered with compliments for it. Man what an awesome jacket! And the fit is now just perfect 😉
                          Big thanks to G. & Paula for making this exchange possible in such a record time. Love my CPO  😘

                          WTB: IHSH-154 Grey M, IHSH-91 M

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                          • tigerpacT
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                            Enjoy it!!  Loving mine so far too

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                            • BLACKFROSTTB
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                              L 😘 VE THE FIT. I could have sized down to a XL, but wanted a slightly roomier fit for this one..

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                              • tigerpacT
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                                Got two separate compliments on this jacket last night.

                                Then got the 'where did you get that?' comment and I managed to stumble through a response… well japan... well really the UK... ehhhh I'll send you link - they make great stuff!

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                                • pillowPANTSP
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                                  Jacket is badass. Love the look and feel of the wool. Fit is right on and it is warmer then i thought it was gonna be. Only complaint is the backward zipper. I had heard this from another member and figured it wasnt really an issue, but it is kind of annoying. Minor detail though.
                                  Best i can for now

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    Does anyone ever find that backward zipper useful?

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      Doug, I think PP meant that the zipper zips on the other side of the jacket than he is used to.  Not that it is a two way zipper…

                                      "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

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                                      • QinhanQ
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                                        The fit on that looks great, PP.  Nice score.

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                                        • DougNgD
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                                          Oh

                                          The only IH jacket I have with the zipper on the wrong side is my hooded sweatshirt, and it does cause some confusion

                                          Still, anyone find a two way zipper handy?

                                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                          • C
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                                            Never found myself in a situation where I wanted one.

                                            I do want one of these jackets, however…

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