Real Leather Pads

[Colonial]

If anyone is interested, I spoke with Glenn and he has a source to do a real leather pad fronts.

There is an upcharge, the leather has to be hand cut to avoid any defects in the hyde.

This is similar to the leather that was used in the past.

This is about as heritage as you can get. Glenn, also mentioned with the new water-proofing products on the market. The leather will not absorb water as it had done in the past if treated properly.

Marc

[Batmite29]

pics of colors available?

[Colonial]

Only one color, same as what the old Cooper Pads and Gloves.

Marc

[RichMan]

Traditional shaped shin and knee and outer rolls?

With the new foams and nylon or cord outside gusset...would still be light.

[Colonial]

Originally Posted by RichMan

Traditional shaped shin and knee and outer rolls?

With the new foams and nylon or cord outside gusset...would still be light.

No, our VK5 or Vk7 pad. Just the face of the pad in leather.

Marc

[hroark2112]

:::: must resist ::::

if I hadn't ordered another set of VK7's already, I might just go for it.

sooooooooo tempting. a few of the vintage sets out there look pretty sweet. can't wait to see what these look like!!!

[Batmite29]

this is exciting!

[Coldaccord]

id like to see some pics.

would also like to hear more about waterproofing and weight

[Batmite29]

weight is certainly an issue....

[brew27]

Originally Posted by Colonial

No, our VK5 or Vk7 pad. Just the face of the pad in leather.

Marc

Any new word on this pad? Please PM me with a quote or picture. Thanks,
Jon

[Jim]

I would love to see pics.
Any chance of getting some lighter color leather? Like the old D&R pads?
those very light brown pads were gorgeous ..

[Colonial]

The leather is the lighter color. Very similar to the California Tan used by Cooper.

I cannot post pics yet. Our supplier is being kept secret. You know how hard it is to find out where something comes from today.

The internet makes finding things out extremely difficult. It is like almost impossible.

I can say it will not be furniture grade material. It will be of a Sports Grade and Quality.

Marc

[Jim]

Marc,
I am looking forward to the pics.
congrats on scoring a supplier.

Jim

[MNtoAZ]

Any updates or pics on this?
I've got a nice military bonus coming and need to decide who I'm gonna order my retro set from.

[Okigoalie]

Man i miss the bonuses the AF used to have....