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    We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?

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    • AlexA
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      @Alex said in We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?:

      we will go back to how it should be from now

      @CosmoSix5 @Mizmazzle

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      • WhiskeySandwichW
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        @Oaktavia I find myself doing the same. The 888 pockets are pretty hard to access anyway since their opening barely even fits my hands and they’re higher up in the hip bends. Western style thumb holders. I don’t think I’d have them different tho, or they’d look weird.

        "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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        • CosmoSix5C
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          @Oaktavia I utilize the reinforced belt loops to hook my pocket stabbers(keys) to.
          Haraki read my mind long before I knew about Iron Heart 😉

          John 1 1-3 ❤️♥️❤️♥️

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          • neph93N
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            I have theorised (and written this many times), that the smaller/lighter front pocket bags are a Haraki-san design choice. As with the tighter, longer sleeves, on shirts and jackets that cut down on the negative effects of wind, it’s a biker thing.

            Having lots of stuff in your front pockets is uncomfortable and impractical while riding. This is also the reason why back pockets are re-enforced and widely placed. You can carry stuff in them while sat on a bike.

            If you look further and consider the emphasis on vests and strapped bags, this supports the point, and suggests a logical design architecture. Haraki-san makes things he would wear, that function well for riders. Bags and vests are way better storage than front pockets in this respect.

            On an unrelated, and entirely personal note, putting stuff in the front pockets of jeans ruins the fit of the top block, and makes them look shit.

            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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            • neph93N
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              @pechelman wise words.

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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              • MizmazzleM
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                Not to mention, the fade patterns from stuff in the front pockets looks horrible in my opinion.

                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                • IkeapartyI
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                  Yeah phone fades or whatever else in the front pocket are the reason I never keep anything in my front pockets, never thought the bags were too shallow but maybe because only my hands go in there. With the goal being making clothes specifically to function well when on a bike, it would be pretty silly to make a bunch of changes for those who aren't riding a bike. I mean I don't have a motorbike (I do day dream though) but I can appreciate that the clothes aren't designed with my specific needs in mind, nor should they be as my needs are different than everyone elses

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @neph93 said in We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?:

                    If you look further and consider the emphasis on vests and strapped bags, this supports the point, and suggests a logical design architecture. Haraki-san makes things he would wear, that function well for riders. Bags and vests are way better storage than front pockets in this respect.

                    On an unrelated, and entirely personal note, putting stuff in the front pockets of jeans ruins the fit of the top block, and makes them look shit.

                    100% on point exactly.

                    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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                    • B
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                      Reinforced front pocket to carry your valuables.

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Bridger exactly. And when was the last time you saw a kangaroo riding a Harley? 🥸😉

                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        • B
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                          I've seen a kangaroo jump a 1 meter high wire fence at 80 km/h.

                          I don't think kangaroos need a Harley @neph93 🤔

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                          • MattM
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                            No one “needs” a Harley, but imagine how badass a kangaroo would be if it had one.

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                            • WhiskeySandwichW
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                              @neph93 as a biker, I fully agree. The only thing ever in the pockets of my jeans are a chain wallet. The rest is either attached to my belt, in a bag, or a jacket/shirt. The shirt measurements are perfect for riding. Longer sleeves are ideal, this goes for pant length too, riding position takes inches out of the length of everything. I also can’t stand when my clothes are flapping in the wind for hours on a bike. I LOVE the wide rear pockets too.

                              "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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                              • goosehdG
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                                @WhiskeySandwich Forward controls, engineer boots, and long jeans are awesome. Hell, even mids work with that combination. 🙂

                                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                • CosmoSix5C
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                                  @WhiskeySandwich I don't ride, but I'm long. I don't have to size up up up to get properly fitting sleeves. Much appreciated perk for me.

                                  John 1 1-3 ❤️♥️❤️♥️

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    @Matt not if the baby was in the front pocket though.

                                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                    • 68degreesorless6
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                                      Check out ciano farmer if you need big, tough pocket bags. Think he uses 12oz duck.

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                                      • W
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                                        Ever consider a sleeve shortening service in house? Kind of like the hemming, but more $ because it is a lot more involved.

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                                        XXXL IHSH-293-OD | XXXL IHSH-130-GB |XXXL IHSH-337 | SP-L IHSH 422

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @wjw they’d need to hire a professional tailor to do that, or send the shirts to Japan. The guys in Gosport do good work with hemming, darning and patching. However, removing and reattaching the cuff, cutting and creating a new sleeve placket, is seriously skilled work.

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                            @Matt said in We know you love IH, but where do you think we can improve?:

                                            No one “needs” a Harley, but imagine how badass a kangaroo would be if it had one.

                                            🤣

                                            This should be added to the Quotes Worth Quoting thread!

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