I have an ANJ-4 from Lost Worlds, which has served very well indeed. However, today I've noticed that the zipper's bottom insert has started to separate from the zipper tape. At the rate it's going, I'm afraid it will fail completely in a short time. I'd like to get the zipper replaced, and as the jacket is only two or three years old I'm sure Stuart would do so. Can anyone speak to any issues about the repro Talons his jackets use?
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Zipper replacement concerns
- Thread starter Hunter57
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John Lever
Moderator
Hunter57 said:
Mine did the same after a couple of days just trying on in the house.
My advice send it to Eastman for a Crown or one of their Talons. They are strong zips and I have a jacket with a ten year old zip that's still works good as new.
John Lever
Moderator
Ted,
You are probably right there, good point.
I would still ask them for a replacement though as their zips are very solid.
HPA obtained a Hookless for me from Buzz R. when I bought my B-2 as I was doubtful about he life expectancy of the zip at the time, so big companies will help you out.
You are probably right there, good point.
I would still ask them for a replacement though as their zips are very solid.
HPA obtained a Hookless for me from Buzz R. when I bought my B-2 as I was doubtful about he life expectancy of the zip at the time, so big companies will help you out.
better duck
Well-Known Member
No, not sell them seperately, maybe because he is afraid of them being offered as vintage Crowns on the internet; but would he sew an ELC Crown in a LW or BR - or GW for that matter, by them time their zippers need to be replaced - that's another matter. I guess you just have to ask Gary (or Alan) in person.Roughwear said:
OK, gentlemen, the official word is that the repro Crowns are reserved for Eastman products. I'm not surprised and can certainly understand their position.
How about the NOS Talons from Mash Japan? How do I go about ordering one of those?
Any other suggestions as to what, and who to do the repair?
How about the NOS Talons from Mash Japan? How do I go about ordering one of those?
Any other suggestions as to what, and who to do the repair?
Hunter57 said:
Simply email, in English ... there's a link at the bottom of the page.
http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... D%26sa%3DG
