Greetings,
I'm looking for something to possibly replace my Schott 141 as a riding jacket and would greatly appreciate any comments, words of wisdom or other recommendations.
I'm looking for a jacket that is a tad sturdier and a bit longer than my 141. Ideally I'd love a brand new Brimaco but unfortunately they don't make them anymore. Maybe a good used one?
Anyhow, I've narrowed my choices to the top two below, although I dig that new Schott jacket which looks very inspired by the old Brimaco but it's just too light-weight, a "summer" riding jacket.
One that I really like is the Thoroughbred Horsehide from Legendary USA (and made by Schott) for $600 on sale.
http://www.LegendaryUSA.com/Thoroughbre ... /6045h.htm
Legendary and Schott both have great customer service and alway reply to my emails almost immediately.
The other is the Vanson Model D for $499
http://www.vansonleathers.com/dw/prod/jacket/d.html
which is similar to the Model B but has a non-removable quilted lining instead of the B's removable zip-out lining.
I really like this jacket but have written to Vanson with some questions and after about two weeks I'm still waiting for a response.
And this is the new long cafe racer from Schott for $480. It's thinner than the others, made of Icelandic cowhide and no stormflap or bi-swing back, but just looks very cool. (And I won't be riding a whole lot in the winter)
http://www.schottnyc.com/products/other ... -racer.htm
Or I just keep the 141.
Opinions are very welcome
I'm looking for something to possibly replace my Schott 141 as a riding jacket and would greatly appreciate any comments, words of wisdom or other recommendations.
I'm looking for a jacket that is a tad sturdier and a bit longer than my 141. Ideally I'd love a brand new Brimaco but unfortunately they don't make them anymore. Maybe a good used one?
Anyhow, I've narrowed my choices to the top two below, although I dig that new Schott jacket which looks very inspired by the old Brimaco but it's just too light-weight, a "summer" riding jacket.
One that I really like is the Thoroughbred Horsehide from Legendary USA (and made by Schott) for $600 on sale.
http://www.LegendaryUSA.com/Thoroughbre ... /6045h.htm
Legendary and Schott both have great customer service and alway reply to my emails almost immediately.
The other is the Vanson Model D for $499
http://www.vansonleathers.com/dw/prod/jacket/d.html
which is similar to the Model B but has a non-removable quilted lining instead of the B's removable zip-out lining.
I really like this jacket but have written to Vanson with some questions and after about two weeks I'm still waiting for a response.
And this is the new long cafe racer from Schott for $480. It's thinner than the others, made of Icelandic cowhide and no stormflap or bi-swing back, but just looks very cool. (And I won't be riding a whole lot in the winter)
http://www.schottnyc.com/products/other ... -racer.htm
Or I just keep the 141.
Opinions are very welcome