I finally got around to wearing the jacket these last couple of days, and I love it. The 40 / Large is a really good fit for me when wearing a t-shirt and a medium weight hooded sweat underneath it. For the record, I am 192 cm (6'3") and a mighty 71 kg (156). Fit pics when I get around to it, my camera is busted at the moment.

This might be sacrilege and I would like to apologize in advance, but I will try to dye the fabric that the pocket is made from. Not big on colored details, no matter how tasteful it might be.

@glennonggara:

Are these warm enough to be worn in winter??

If you wear something underneath it, yes. Last winter, I wore my black Type III with a heavy wool commando sweater underneath it, and it worked fine unless it was snowing or below five degrees (Celsius). The fabric also holds up surprisingly well against water.

@LandoCal126:

@abw:

So, after having worn my IH-9526J extensively through four seasons of Norwegian costal weather, I just went ahead and ordered one of these bad boys. Really looking forward to receiving it.

Strange how clothes can be this exciting.

Evo photos in the IH-9526J ASAP!!! Please?

Here you go. Please excuse the noisy image quality, not too great of a camera and the strongest light I could find at this time of night. The carpet does not help.  It does not look that worn (and discolored) in normal daylight, but I hope it helps you some. When I get the Riders Jacket I will try to take some nice pictures outside.

So, after having worn my IH-9526J extensively through four seasons of Norwegian costal weather, I just went ahead and ordered one of these bad boys. Really looking forward to receiving it.

Strange how clothes can be this exciting.

@Omega:

+1.  Peace and tranquility.
abw, I couldn't make out your avatar until I took a closer look. Nice!

Thanks. It was the first thing I did when I got the jacket. I had to try it for myself.

@shoque:

Wow that scenery is nice. Do you actually live in such a rural area or in a city?

I currently live in the city of Bergen, but I grew up in such a rural place, situated right next to the inlet of longest fjord in Norway. It is pretty postcard-like.

That being said, that particular photo is from the picture perfect Geirangerfjord which is more or less the fjord of Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Western Norway, home of the Vikings and such.

@Giles:

abw, great to have you here.  You wait until the IHSH-08SS (16oz superblack western shirt - super stealth edition) arrives….G

The name alone got my complete and undivided attention. When will it be?

Greetings from the western coast of Norway.

I got my first Iron Heart garment in the mail today, the Type III 9526J. I have been wearing all black clothing for the more than 10 years, but this is just outstanding. And last but not least, it does stand up on its own, even against the summer breeze. Up until now I have had a rather relaxed attitude towards denim, but this changes everything.

I hooked and I have no choice but to take part in this community of enthusiasts.