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    IHJ-129-BRN - Japanese Horsehide Riders Jacket - Brown

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    • todyT
      tody
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      @NorvilleRogers I'll jump on that question, as I - once again - pondered over this question today. It's the nature of a rider's jacket, and I'm good with that.
      Both this one and my old vanson comet fit similar, and while I can do both up, I feel a little restricted when fully zipped. It was particularly windy this evening at the beach, and while it was hard to do, I could fully zip the 129 fully over a UHF and a hoodie.
      But then again, I mostly wear this jacket unzipped. And when I look at the perfect sleeve length, I know I got the right size.

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      • flannel slutF
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        @NorvilleRogers thanks man. Your SB looks spot on and would def use those measurements as a base guide for yourself. I waffled on sizing myself partly because I’ve never owned a thick horsehide jacket to compare against and the other because I was trying to get away with layering while still keeping it smart enough to pull off w a tee. Zero regrets with how I sized, especially now w it broken in some. I can get away with a western (jacket sleeves need to be unzipped open as mobility with a snap shirt is tight for me here) and LOVE rocking w just a tee shirt or long sleeve tee.

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          Buckeye
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          Just my two cents… I think that this leather jacket is a ‘rest of my life’ sort of piece. I think @Giles had said once that the biggest style mistake he made in his younger years was underestimating how his body would change (for the larger) over time. And that sense, I would probably size up, unless you are fairly confident that your body won’t change too much in the next couple of decades. The horsehide tends to crease and tighten up in areas that you bend, but will not stretch out to accommodate a larger size. And for what it’s worth, it seems that 80% of resellers of leather jackets usually do it because they purchased too small, and the rest because it’s too big.

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          • NorvilleRogersN
            NorvilleRogers
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            Thanks for the advice @tody
            There’s always so many things to look out for… perfect sleeve length, not too long at the back, not too restrictive but still flattering. Sometimes it all goes round and round in my head until Im dizzy. I think I have to be honest with myself and not expect N1 level comfort in a heavy horsehide riders jacket.

            Mahalo!

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            • NorvilleRogersN
              NorvilleRogers
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              Thanks @flannel-slut 🙏
              I love my SB, but if I want anything from the top shelf, Ive gotta take it off!
              As a man of 50 who likes cheese, I fear my currently slim body is only going in one direction so Im probably gonna take the cautious approach and go bigger rather than smaller. But tomorrow I’ll wake up and think the opposite… aahh…first world problems heh? But I really appreciate the advice. Thanks

              Mahalo!

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              • NorvilleRogersN
                NorvilleRogers
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                Thanks @Buckeye
                I think you’re probably right… Ive gone down that same road before. The road that starts off at “it’ll be fine”, through “I hope this thing doesn’t shrink in the wash”, finally ending up at “why are my hands turning blue?”. Great clothes are always enhanced when they don’t cut-off your circulation! Exactly as you say, a leather jacket should be a lifetime piece and it’d be a shame to leave it in the wardrobe.

                Mahalo!

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                • flannel slutF
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                  @NorvilleRogers giving me deja vu! Fit pics when it arrives bud. And if on the slightly too large size, wear on the colder days/layer and stick w the cheese diet

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                  • Sir_Cuffs-a-LotS
                    Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot
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                    🤯

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                    • flannel slutF
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                      Oh No you didn’t!!!!! CHAMP and MINT

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                      • Sir_Cuffs-a-LotS
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                        C&M dude. Freakin’ C&M…..

                        Chatting with you and reading what @Buckeye said - I think I sized it well. Ha! Last large, so not much flex with dims, but future Jarred should still be happy. Super comfy with a shirt today, a little loose with a tee. Sleeves are long (with a bit of elbow baggage), but should come up a bit with wear. Such a beautiful piece….

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                        • anodyneA
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                          VERY nice ... I almost grabbed it, but have been spending a bit too much of my allowance on IH these days. I was also worried it might be a bit small. Looking great man!

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                          • Sir_Cuffs-a-LotS
                            Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot
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                            @anodyne thanks, dude!

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                            • WhiskeySandwichW
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                              👀 there are XLs…. 😅

                              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                              -Seneca

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                              • T
                                twin
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                                @Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot The fit is just right.

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                                • Sir_Cuffs-a-LotS
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                                  @twin thanks, man! I’m blown away by this jacket, know it will last a lifetime (at least)….

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                                  • T
                                    twin
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                                    @Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot It sure will last a lifetime. Welcome.

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                                    • flannel slutF
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                                      • flannel slutF
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                                        More horse spam. Going to be sad day when the weather turns to summer.
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                                        • ARNCA
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                                          Waiting for me to get ready …

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                                          “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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