I had my Heavy weight Columbia jacket and pants custom fit in 1993. Fortunately they still fit and the only work they’ve needed over the years were a new front zipper on the jacket and a zipper pull on one sleeve. They were kindly repaired when I had a chance to visit and get measured for a new goatskin Cascade.

This past summer I was headed to the BMW MOA rally in Tennessee on my ‘82 R65 LS so I figured i’d Keep it old school and off I went on my vintage bike wearing my vintage leathers on vintage me. I had a great run down almost 5000 km’s in mostly good weather. All wrapped up in my Langlitz I was totally comfy and all I needed was an extra layer riding across Newfoundland in the cool weather.

I parked the bike in Maryland after the rally and flew back down in September to head to a couple more rallies, one in PA and another in Vermont before the long hustle home. Again the comfort in bespoke leathers is second to none and even getting off the ferry at 7°C without any thermals and my winter gloves buried in my duffel the only part of me that was cold were my hands. So what?

I gained a new appreciation for just how good my Langlitz Leathers are for long days on the road after multiple 900km days. The comfort on the road from cold to over 90° was superb and the peace of mind knowing how well I was protected if the worst case scenario happened was good too.

I’ve dealt with Dave amd John and others over the years and have always gotten great customer service from far away and my visit to the shop was fun and I felt humbled by the awesome care I was given for a few minor repairs and getting measured for a new jacket.

Now I just need to save a few shekels so I can get some pants to go with my Cascade.

Thank you Langlitz for everything you do and thank you for continuing to bring us the best that there is.

Cheers
Mike