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On 11/3/2017 at 6:34 PM, Voyager said:

A Review of the J56-S (RAF)
Just got this in a few days ago and I'd like to share my initial thoughts on it. I specify that this is a review of the RAF J56 because there's a few small details that are unique to that version, and I am of the opinion that the RAF J56-S is not only the final form of J56, but the best jacket that Acronym has released in the past two seasons.
I bought J56-GT when it was released. I liked it. Didn't love it. I liked the design, but I always thought that GT Pro was too stiff a fabric for a jacket like the J56. The J56 design-wise is simply a modern take on the M65. Even the numerical name is like taking the 65 and twisting it around. I may be reading too much into the numerical significance of Acronym's naming of the 56, but my point is that it's a reworked 60's Vietnam-era military garment and GT (at least the GT that Acronym uses) isn't the proper fabric for a jacket like that. Ventile, a classic military fabric that seems more appropriate.

RAF tapes - The RAF J56 is the first jacket to employ RAF green forcelock and logo tapes. It's a minor touch, but a nice one since you can use these RAF tapes with all of your other jackets.

The chest pockets - This right here is the jacket’s identifying feature. They are conspicuous and give this jacket as a distinct “Acronym jacket” look. Voluminous, symmetrical and ergonomic top waterproof zip-access pockets. Even though they're detached from the jacket, they're easy to unzip and zip with one hand due to the way they are sewn to the jacket. These are the same style pockets as the cargo pockets on the P24A and the 3A-MZ3. They can hold quite a bit and still not interfere with the lines of the jacket. In fact, the jacket looks better when the chest pockets aren't deflated and have something in them. In addition to the top access, you can access behind the entire detached pocket from the side in the style of a hand-warmer pocket. I find this to be the singular flaw of the jacket. Those side-pockets are awkwardly accessible and you look awkward when you have your hands in them. That part of the chest pockets is mostly unusable, unfortunately. 

The bottom two front pockets - waterproof zip access as well and have average volume. Suitable for easily accessible items and suitable for hands (I personally prefer to pocket my hands in my pants pockets when wearing this jacket, but the bottom pockets are certainly an option as well). Overall the jacket has an abundance of storage space that, when filled, doesn't negatively affect the look of the jacket.

Gravity pockets, interops, detachable hood, internal or external jacketsling - We are all familiar with these Acronym staples so I won't get into them in the review. They are all accounted for and certainly add to its appeal, but they are not a unique facet of this jacket. The liner-compatible zip, which appears to be the new standard for Acronym, is present as well.

Cinches - As with J56-GT, there are SpeedLock cinches at the bottom of the jacket, however the J56-S adds an additional cinch inside the back of the jacket at the midsection. I don't think they mentioned anything about this in the pictures or description, so it came as a pleasant surprise.

This may seem a minor addition, but it significantly increases the versatility of the jacket. When cinches are loose and wide open, the jacket is suitable for a liner or warm layering. When midsection is cinched and bottom is as well, the jacket turns into a more fitted and sharp looking field jacket.

Closure - I'm sure that there were some people initially turned off by the fact that this jacket utilizes snaps & buttons as its closure. As referenced in its official description, this is a "contemporary nod to tradition" and I personally appreciate that Acronym approached the snap/button closure in a unique and functional way. The snaps attach by folding the right side out towards the inside of the left side of the jacket, creating a windproof closure. The big buttons close the front. All but one button in between the top of the chest pockets are hidden behind a flap. A nice detail - the fabric that lines the interior of the flap is a soft touch, felt-like fabric. On the RAF version, this fabric is a contrasting black color. I personally don't mind all the snaps and buttons, but I can see how someone would find the whole process annoying. 

As with most Acronym garments, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You really must wear the jacket a while to really understand how nice it really is. I really can’t recommend this jacket enough. Grab one if you can.

Fit block similar to J28-K?  Looks like body fits and sleeves lank.

7 hours ago, nodre said:

lookin like zion davy jones came to fix the hvac got damn 

Saucer eyes, three rows of teeth, horns, a tail, and blue smoke coming from his nostrils.

CRAC unit or supplemental?

On 10/28/2017 at 1:37 PM, GFNS said:

Is it just me or is J64TS-S (RAF) under J62-S the perfect quiet storm? 

Queue Murda Muzik.

No J64TS-S today but who would’ve thought the fits would be more or less identical.

2 hours ago, Xu Jianfeng said:

And that’s the reason why I love winter..

Oh!  It's on!!

I smell a fit pic battle!

4 hours ago, Xu Jianfeng said:

Nah.

answer from me wearing e-j4ts under j38-lp or s 

 

Why you had to do me like that though?

Let’s keep it FW1718 bruv!

Is it just me or is J64TS-S (RAF) under J62-S the perfect quiet storm? 

Queue Murda Muzik.

Plus phone pockets?

1 hour ago, Dolphinski said:

There were P10s in the vid as well, which were obviously not in the drop so they were just wearing what went with the fits. The NG4 ain't coming out again man, forget about it.

44 minutes ago, Dolphinski said:

Ng3/ng4, whatever, the zipped one.

Keeping it funky!

8 minutes ago, linathebear said:

I was just wondering if anyone had any previous experience. Someone told me I had to email and cancel before the payment was confirmed or else it would be impossible so I thought I needed to rush. 

The remorse will dissipate once you give in.  Just let it happen.  Don't struggle.

Main site re-up on a few items.  Bot kills?

Mom site cleared everything.  Is this really happening now?!

Where the XL's at though??

Anybody have good fit pictures of that articulation in action?

1 hour ago, Brainboy said:



Two, actually... and a month.

Touché!!  Long live FW-18/19

There is only one year left!!!

On 10/5/2017 at 3:22 AM, RemarkableArmor said:

This may just be me being a wimp but does anyone else feel like they’re wearing leg weights with these things on? There’s a very noticeable pull forwards on my legs that I feel which I assume is the zips being heavy. That combined with the jingle bells is really making me feel like i’ll  have to give up on these unfortunately ...despite the fact I love the look

I notice it when throwing my wallet into the 'convert pocket' where the flaps are stored.  There is a definite weight ratio conundrum going on here.  Don't mind it though.

3 hours ago, Endless said:

Any intel on how jackets in the climashield insulated -WS material compare to their -S counterparts? Which of the two perform better in cold/wet climates? Mainly asking about the J46 and J50. 

Personally, I like WS under GT in the rain, it's the perfect combo.  For plain cold, WS works just fine on its own but during a downpour you'll add weight and wet seal look to your repertoire.  S performs well in both scenarios.  IMO.

4 hours ago, drgitlin said:

The main thing to size for with some of the more recent trouser patterns is the knee articulation. P17s work fine on the hip but P24As are verging on proper old man belt line status. 

I personally like any fit on the hip.  You can pin and tuck/roll those P24's, A-S or S, for LAF1's or just let 'em hang and whirling dervish for DFA1's.  P17's usually work better with lows for that breath-ability factor.  Regardless, I don't modify the waist height for no pant.

To keep it 100, the P23A seems a bit on the smaller side this time around.  I have a P17 in the same size and there is a huge differential in waistline.  I was skeptical when seeing some fits myself but once I donned my pair, I saw that it's actual factual.

J16-GT was the one this season.  I was really close to pulling the trigger but my J1A-GT was throwing me shade in the corner.  Busta’s “Do it to Death” comes to mind when Hillary was hissin’.  The next piece to catch wreck, aside from P23A-DS, was definitely the J64.  I’m still trying to figure out which color took it though.  Black is flames but the contrast on that Raf is tough too.

Are these dudes gearing up for SS18?  BLAME! sleeveless & P10’s?

2 hours ago, lxkhor said:

Okay so I’ve just gotten my p25h and mucked around with it a little. 

Here’s what I’ve found - if you’re having issues with the “self-loosening”, try to push the excess fabric as close to the buckles as possible when tightening. This should prevent any loosening (I’ve tried jumping around and doing high kicks and my pants haven’t fallen off).

Assuming the same trick should work with p23a as it’s the same system. 

Hope this helps.

PFA

Copy that, the bunching works too!!

Fits the bill, that is...

3 hours ago, Voyager said:

You could try just 6203.42.0000 or 6203.42.0300. I'm just guessing here. @CARLOOA may need to chime in with his expertise.

I may be way off but I was thinking of using 6203.43.11.  Not sure if it firs the bill.