Leather Jacket
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From: Southern Ohio
I don't think anyone is questioning the quality of a Langlitz jacket. There are stories from some forum members how these jackets saved their hides from serious road rash. I don't doubt that. But I've also heard stories from owners of other jackets (Fox Creek comes to mind) that have done the same thing. Hell, I've seen a guy go down at 60 mph with a $150 leather and no road rash. My point is there are plenty of jackets that will do that.
As far as broken bones. I'm pretty sure that if your arm or shoulder twist a certain way, or slams into something hard enough, there's no leather jacket that will prevent a broken bone. Armor on the other hand probably will.
I could care less if my jacket lasts 60 years. I won't even be alive then. Hand it down to a family member? Ok....that's cool, but that may not be important to some. It's not to me. Not to mention that there are probably plenty of other jackets that will last as long. Custom fit? Sure that's nice, but again, to many it's not worth the price. I've had numerous leathers over the years that weren't custom made and I can honestly say that none of them were uncomfortable where it ruined my ride. Actually many were extremely comfortable.
That said, wear what you want and don't criticize someone for wearing something you wouldn't. And don't boast about how you can afford to spend a grand on something when you know plenty of people who can't. Good for you if you can and nothing to be ashamed of if you can't. I'm sure there are plenty who can but would just rather put their money into something else. That's cool too. I personally think I can get as much longevity from another type of jacket for half the price. If I'm wrong and it only lasts 20 years, I'll just buy another one.
Buy what you want, wear what you want and don't worry so much what others are doing as long as it doesn't affect you.
As far as broken bones. I'm pretty sure that if your arm or shoulder twist a certain way, or slams into something hard enough, there's no leather jacket that will prevent a broken bone. Armor on the other hand probably will.
I could care less if my jacket lasts 60 years. I won't even be alive then. Hand it down to a family member? Ok....that's cool, but that may not be important to some. It's not to me. Not to mention that there are probably plenty of other jackets that will last as long. Custom fit? Sure that's nice, but again, to many it's not worth the price. I've had numerous leathers over the years that weren't custom made and I can honestly say that none of them were uncomfortable where it ruined my ride. Actually many were extremely comfortable.
That said, wear what you want and don't criticize someone for wearing something you wouldn't. And don't boast about how you can afford to spend a grand on something when you know plenty of people who can't. Good for you if you can and nothing to be ashamed of if you can't. I'm sure there are plenty who can but would just rather put their money into something else. That's cool too. I personally think I can get as much longevity from another type of jacket for half the price. If I'm wrong and it only lasts 20 years, I'll just buy another one.
Buy what you want, wear what you want and don't worry so much what others are doing as long as it doesn't affect you.
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Regarding your wiseass comment about me "shooting my mouth off",
I suggest you re-read (if you really can think), my post again,
The title of the thread states only "Leather Jacket"
Not "Langlitz Leather Jacket"
You cannot logically respond to my original post so you use stupidity in commentary,
I simply stated the obvious, nothing more,
You, instead, use ignorance,
Seems to me it is you, who is, "Shooting Your Mouth Off"
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When you talk **** about something you know nothing about you really make yourself look stupid. Langlitz a poser jacket??? Man you crack me up! I was wearing a similar jacket (50 year old horsehide) last November when I went down on the freeway at 70 mph. My only injuries were some scrapes and bruises all from the waist down because all I had for protection was a pair of Levis. Not a mark from the waist up. That 50 year old horsehide jacket totaly protected me. No broken bones, scrapes or even bruises. All that happened to the jacket was it got a bit scraped up with lots of vertical lines from the rain groves in the pavement. You obviously have no experience falling off a bike at high speeds wearing a QUALITY jacket. There is a reason these jackets last 100 years! You need to step away from your computer and go ride your bike before you make even more a fool of yourself! Get a life man!
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
Ahh!!!!!!
More stupidity in commentary from this Genius!!!
Allways someone else, "Talking ****" !!!!!
Last edited by ButtMan1000; Feb 25, 2010 at 11:03 PM.
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I don't think he was saying your jacket was a poser jacket. At least that's not the way I read it. I thought he was saying.. look here these jackets last 60 years.... crap jackets don't last even 10 years. His pictures were of Hollywood types wearing fashion jackets. I thought he was complimenting your jacket.
Perfect example of one, "Shooting Their Mouth Off", before thinking about the original post they read,
Brilliant!!!!
Last edited by ButtMan1000; Feb 25, 2010 at 11:11 PM.
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I have a Langlitz jacket. I bought it in 1984 for $375. I got it because Im 6' and weigh in arond 340. Back then jacket options where few. I got one tailor made. My only mistake was I picked heavy leather, the thing is heavy. I LOL when I saw a $1000 mentioned. My coat is great and I do love it but a Grand? I don't think so. I would look around at other tailor made jackets, unless you can just buy an off the rack that fits the way you want. Wish I could.
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When you talk **** about something you know nothing about you really make yourself look stupid. Langlitz a poser jacket??? Man you crack me up! I was wearing a similar jacket (50 year old horsehide) last November when I went down on the freeway at 70 mph. My only injuries were some scrapes and bruises all from the waist down because all I had for protection was a pair of Levis. Not a mark from the waist up. That 50 year old horsehide jacket totaly protected me. No broken bones, scrapes or even bruises. All that happened to the jacket was it got a bit scraped up with lots of vertical lines from the rain groves in the pavement. You obviously have no experience falling off a bike at high speeds wearing a QUALITY jacket. There is a reason these jackets last 100 years! You need to step away from your computer and go ride your bike before you make even more a fool of yourself! Get a life man!
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
Please!
Regale us again the story about the time your Langlitz Leather Jacket remained completely waterproof after you fell over Niagara Falls,
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Damn, this chit is still going on over a friggin' leather jacket. I never realized jackets could be so controversial. I think I'll just dump all my leather jackets and just wear HD tees. No riding below 65 degrees, of course. 
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When you talk **** about something you know nothing about you really make yourself look stupid. Langlitz a poser jacket??? Man you crack me up! I was wearing a similar jacket (50 year old horsehide) last November when I went down on the freeway at 70 mph. My only injuries were some scrapes and bruises all from the waist down because all I had for protection was a pair of Levis. Not a mark from the waist up. That 50 year old horsehide jacket totaly protected me. No broken bones, scrapes or even bruises. All that happened to the jacket was it got a bit scraped up with lots of vertical lines from the rain groves in the pavement. You obviously have no experience falling off a bike at high speeds wearing a QUALITY jacket. There is a reason these jackets last 100 years! You need to step away from your computer and go ride your bike before you make even more a fool of yourself! Get a life man!
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
Here's one of my "poser" jackets after taking a 70 mph slide and tumble
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I have a Langlitz jacket. I bought it in 1984 for $375. I got it because Im 6' and weigh in arond 340. Back then jacket options where few. I got one tailor made. My only mistake was I picked heavy leather, the thing is heavy. I LOL when I saw a $1000 mentioned. My coat is great and I do love it but a Grand? I don't think so. I would look around at other tailor made jackets, unless you can just buy an off the rack that fits the way you want. Wish I could.
~$950 sounds about right.