Re: US Wings Jackets

Posted by Zippy from sa-165-227-129-43.cruzio.com on March 09, 2001 at 20:41:33:

In Reply to: US Wings Jackets posted by Anejo Joe on March 09, 2001 at 19:51:26:

The features are basically the same, except I think the side straps are a little lower on the VIP. I think there may be slight differences in the cut and length, too. Patterson is the real expert... you should ask him (I don't have an Old Cow Indy, just an Old Cow A-2, so I can't give you a side-by-side comparison). The weight is definitely not the same. The VIP is heavy and the Old Cow is pretty light. As for aging, I've had my VIP for 6-7 months and see no visible signs of aging yet. I do like the color, though, and I'm not sure I'd want it to age.

Regards,
Zippy

: I just received my US Wings jacket. I ordered the "Old Cow" but when I opened the box, I found they had shipped me a VIP! Now I gotta decide if I return the jacket or keep it. I like the color better than the "Old Cow", if the "old Cow" looks like it does in the pictures and adds. But the VIP looks so "new". The US Wings web page says the leather used in the VIP is in short supply, so quantities are limited. I can get the "Old Cow" any time. There are some other questions I have if anyone knows the answers.

: 1. Are the features of the jackets the same (gussets, straps, pockets, etc)?

: 2. Is the leather the same weight? The VIP is soft, but heavy.

: 3. Will the VIP age?

: 4. Does anyone own both?

: I would appreciate any opinions.

: That VIP sure looks great!!! I hate decisions.

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: The features are basically the same, except I think the side straps are a little lower on the VIP. I think there may be slight differences in the cut and length, too. Patterson is the real expert... you should ask him (I don't have an Old Cow Indy, just an Old Cow A-2, so I can't give you a side-by-side comparison). The weight is definitely not the same. The VIP is heavy and the Old Cow is pretty light. As for aging, I've had my VIP for 6-7 months and see no visible signs of aging yet. I do like the color, though, and I'm not sure I'd want it to age.

: Regards,
: Zippy

: : I just received my US Wings jacket.  I ordered the "Old Cow" but when I opened the box, I found they had shipped me a VIP!  Now I gotta decide if I return the jacket or keep it.  I like the color better than the "Old Cow", if the "old Cow" looks like it does in the pictures and adds.  But the VIP looks so "new".  The US Wings web page says the leather used in the VIP is in short supply, so quantities are limited.  I can get the "Old Cow" any time.  There are some other questions I have if anyone knows the answers.

: : 1. Are the features of the jackets the same (gussets, straps, pockets, etc)?

: : 2. Is the leather the same weight?  The VIP is soft, but heavy.

: : 3. Will the VIP age?

: : 4. Does anyone own both?

: : I would appreciate any opinions.

: : That VIP sure looks great!!!  I hate decisions.

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