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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      @Oaktavia well I replaced it with leather so I'm good. The opening was too tight for me so I sold it…

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • neph93N
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        @Oaktavia:

        I suppose it just took some breaking in. Today is our last day in Maryland over 90 degrees until autumn weather hits. Then it's game on!

        Jackets do loosen up with wear for sure. My trucker season is coming to an end sadly, although I'm thinking of using one as a shirt this autum/winter season, under a heavier jacket (my N-1, M65, or my new-to-me steerhide halfbelt).

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

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        • Matty123M
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          My issue with IH denim jackets is that they are a bit snug overall. If I wear a XXXl shirt that’s 25 PTP how do I  fit into a xxx or xxxxl that has a smaller PTP of 23-24 and a waist that’s proportionally smaller than the shirt I’m
          Supposed to wear it over? I only bring this up because @maxpower talked about the opening of his jacket being snug

          Maybe so. Maybe not

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          • OaktaviaO
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            @Max:

            @Oaktavia well I replaced it with leather so I'm good. The opening was too tight for me so I sold it…

            It is definently tight on me too, I could use an extra inch.

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • OaktaviaO
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              @neph93:

              @Oaktavia:

              I suppose it just took some breaking in. Today is our last day in Maryland over 90 degrees until autumn weather hits. Then it's game on!

              Jackets do loosen up with wear for sure. My trucker season is coming to an end sadly, although I'm thinking of using one as a shirt this autum/winter season, under a heavier jacket (my N-1, M65, or my new-to-me steerhide halfbelt).

              I usually wear mine as a shirt, switching up with an actual shirt here and there. When it get to be winter here, I layer with a Cathartt jacket.

              IG: electricindigowizard

              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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              • OaktaviaO
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                @Matty123:

                My issue with IH denim jackets is that they are a bit snug overall. If I wear a XXXl shirt that’s 25 PTP how do I  fit into a xxx or xxxxl that has a smaller PTP of 23-24 and a waist that’s proportionally smaller than the shirt I’m
                Supposed to wear it over? I only bring this up because @maxpower talked about the opening of his jacket being snug

                The 101 is a tricky cut- if I were to have sized up to an XXL, all the other proportions would be too large. I would say the cut overall could be improved to accommodate varied body sizes and types.

                My type III fits me overall better and is the same size XL. That one won't see the light of day until I fade my 101 though, for sure 😃

                IG: electricindigowizard

                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                • ChapC
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                  As long as I don’t have to close the lowest button…  😉

                  God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @Chap:

                    As long as I don’t have to close the lowest button…  😉

                    Looks like a great fit dude. I don't usually button the last button (or two) even if it is comfortable, on account of style. Sort of like how men don't usually button the last suit jacket button. Wasn't there a politician that started that because of his big belly?

                    Just did a Google search and found this straight away:

                    "The tradition dates back to king Edward VII from the early 1900s. He unbuttoned the bottom of his waistcoat because he was too fat. He unbuttoned the bottom of his jacket to pay homage to the riding jacket that suits replaced."

                    But these of course a jean jackets…maybe the tradition rolled over. Or perhaps I've had enough coffee for the morning.

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                      dert
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                      @Matty123:

                      My issue with IH denim jackets is that they are a bit snug overall. If I wear a XXXl shirt that’s 25 PTP how do I  fit into a xxx or xxxxl that has a smaller PTP of 23-24 and a waist that’s proportionally smaller than the shirt I’m
                      Supposed to wear it over? I only bring this up because @maxpower talked about the opening of his jacket being snug

                      As someone still without a denim jacket and typically sized XXL/XXXL, this is something I've spent time trying to make sense of while waiting for the Storm Rider… and I still don't know.

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                      • gaseousclayG
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                        @Matty123:

                        My issue with IH denim jackets is that they are a bit snug overall. If I wear a XXXl shirt that’s 25 PTP how do I  fit into a xxx or xxxxl that has a smaller PTP of 23-24 and a waist that’s proportionally smaller than the shirt I’m
                        Supposed to wear it over? I only bring this up because @maxpower talked about the opening of his jacket being snug

                        Fair point. My SExIH type III is a size 42 and the fit is good except the sleeves are billowy. I can wear a Uhf underneath but I do keep the bottom button undone. I could probably wear a size size 40 if I was only gonna wear a tee, but I tend to layer more often than not with any jacket.

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                        WTB:
                        IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                        IHSH-19

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                        • OaktaviaO
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                          Starting to see hints of electric blues showing through. This jacket is comfortable now and molded to my torso. Loving it.

                          IG: electricindigowizard

                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                          WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            Looks good, in fact it looks really good. I would love to own one of these some day but unfortunately my closet only has room for the Stormrider.

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                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • OaktaviaO
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                              @Anesthetist:

                              Looks good, in fact it looks really good. I would love to own one of these some day but unfortunately my closet only has room for the Stormrider.

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                              Thanks, dude.

                              Has the Stormrider version been confirmed or is it still up in the air?

                              IG: electricindigowizard

                              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                              • J
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                                I think the Storm Rider may be up in the air,as in on it’s way from Japan. I know someone recently asked Giles and he said something to the effect of it being close to being on the way. But it’s definitely happening.

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                                • OaktaviaO
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                                  @Jett129:

                                  … it’s definitely happening.

                                  That's fantastic news…might be a good idea to grab an oversized one to layer.

                                  IG: electricindigowizard

                                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                  WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Storm Rider should arrive in UK tomorrow.

                                    "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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                                    • AnesthetistA
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                                      Not to hijack another thread with Stormrider news but HOTDAMN!

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                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      • OaktaviaO
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                                        So I'm thinking about giving mine a wash, the armpits are starting to smell of b.o./deodarant.

                                        Will the 18oz fabric stretch back out? It has definitely out stretched over the past few months to fit me better, but I'm worried about shrinkage…advice? Is there a way to remove armpit smell without washing? I wouldn't mind keeping the darkness of the denim at bay to achieve higher contrast fades.

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                        • J
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                                          Definitely cold water and air dry. I like using Woolite Dark for my IH gear. No reason to believe it won’t stretch back out again.

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                                          • OaktaviaO
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                                            @Jett129:

                                            Definitely cold water and air dry. I like using Woolite Dark for my IH gear. No reason to believe it won’t stretch back out again.

                                            Cold and air dry it is. Doing now.

                                            IG: electricindigowizard

                                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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