2009 Fullcount Contest thread

[Chicken]

if it's going to be full count, could i participate with my slightly used 1108s? and if it's sda, my slightly used 003s?

[selaviso]

Well, I believe for a fact that the contest isn't a Levi's contest. I was honestly hoping for the Samurai LHT Wrangler repro, but I believe my hopes were shot down the drain.

i would of been down for that too. dang why dont we just have a samurai contest pt 2!

[Denim Phenom]

Nope, not too late.

I just emailed Gordon and told him we were interested in the SDA-101 and the Fullcount 0105 (1953 model). I requested a longer inseam on the FCs so i'll let you know what he says. I also asked about getting a Duckdigger model if anyone is interested in that.

Edmond, no Stronghold and no wacky flame denim. That's not vintage. Well, Stronghold is but their price isn't. Too much monies Lebowski.

[erbs]

I would be in if it was SD-101s. Fullcounts, maybe not.

[edmond]

ohh shucks 13.75 oz fullcounts eh?

[Charlie Delta]

Anything Duckdigger with a longer inseam gets my thumbs up...

You see my post on the previous page, DP?

[photo]

Duckdiggers if possible would be awesome I have been looking into them more. I think the 1930's at the most too them, rivets, cinch while still having belt loops.

[oohh AN]

another vote for SDA 101 then...seems to be EXACTLY what we were going for.

[Happy Hooligan]

do they only have a 35 unwashed inseam?

[Knugget]

i would of been down for that too. dang why dont we just have a samurai contest pt 2!

Beucase people (like myself) are too lazy to organize one. I'd rather just join one. Although if there were another LHT Samurai Wrangler repro then I'd jump on it.

[thecrisisofimperialorder]

For 50 pairs on ordering denim, there will be no discount. I have asked Gordan this myself and MANY (like 10+ rakuten stores) about this and they said that it is not possible. While 50 paris of denim may seem like a surplus for us, it is not enough to qualify for a discount. Gordan said even the sufu660 contest got no discoutn even though they had 250 contestants. Good luck with the contest planning, Denim Phenom. I hope I shed some light.

edit: this was in response to happy hooligan asking if Fullcount would give a discount.

[YoungPunch]

I'm in for whatever everyone decides on. It will be really interesting to see how a full cut/ non slim-denim will fade in a competition like this. I would vote for a style other than levis (Lee or wrangler or stronghold), but anything with a regular fit is cool with me.

[mr.invincible]

there is a sugar cane discount...

everyone is ok with sugarcane 1945's?

[thecrisisofimperialorder]

I stand corrected then. But at least with other brands I have been told there is no discount.

[mr.invincible]

^ if people are still interested in SC 1945's, it is possible. With discount and in the works of a prize.

[Happy Hooligan]

so what do they offer in the sc 1945?

will they make a special batch for us? Can I get a longer inseam?

[mr.invincible]

there won't be any special batches unfortunately. It is hard to do modifications with Sugar Canes and I'll get the inseams of the raws. However, we can get discounts on the jeans (price still unknown yet) and working on a prize to offer.

if you guys want a specially made jeans for this contest, it's best to go with Plongin or what Gordon can provide for us.

[fre-co]

After seeing the sc1945 fit pics a few pages back, I for one certainly couldn't wear them for a year.

DP, I remember you mentioned Gordon said something about Fullcount in their 15oz denim before?

Chicken: That be cheatin' !

[Denim Phenom]

Anything Duckdigger with a longer inseam gets my thumbs up...

You see my post on the previous page, DP?

I'm going to wait until I get a choice of cuts and then I'll put them up foe vote.

Mr. Invincible, that's awesome you're working the Leepro angle. Let me know how it works out and I'll continue working the Levis repro model.

[mr.invincible]

^ well looking at the Poll results, people want levis's so Shouldn't I get the 1947's?

I mean, shoot, we'll just do a split contest then..whatevaz...

cause i would do the 1947's, in my opinion.

[Denim Phenom]

I'm working with Gordon on the Levi's angle. I could ask him about doing the Samurai Leepro as well since he carries those. We could even go direct to Samurai and ask them if we wanted. From what I remember the girl (Toshiko?) is really friendly.

Gordon told me that a longer length is possible with both FC and SDA. He told me that any of their fits is an option and that he chose 101 and 0105 because they were closest to what we wanted. FC also has the option of using their 15oz. anniversary denim as well, if they have any of it left. This way it will satisfy the heavy denimheads.

Duckdiggers aren't an option because of the amount of detail and time necessary to construct a pair.

[mr.invincible]

^ i hope it's cheap.

im laid off...

[Denim Phenom]

I would keep working the 45s, to see what they can do.

[ExileOnMainSt]

the sam leepros sounds like a great idea!

you should specify whether this is going to be a LHT contest or not and then give choices

LHT: Sam Leepros vs SDA 001s

RHT: Fullcounts vs SDA 101

Studio D'artisan has really underrated denim, the dark weft on the 00x's might turn some people off, they fade to almost a gun metal grey colour

[Denim Phenom]

I was hoping for a contest of both since it seems like there is enough interest for two. If it comes down to where we need more people we could just have one.

[Knugget]

If there were 2 contest for this regular fit, then there would be SOOO many contests. It's be ridiculous.

[poopslush]

as for lees, what about just lee japan models? The samurais are great but

I'd like something thats less common and has not already had a contest.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/super-rag/lee-vintage-18101-89/

[crownzip]

Great choice! Attached is a photo of my Lee Japan '44 repros. The denim fades very much like original Lee's.

[poopslush]

Can anyone give a rundown on the different lee fits? 44 vs 30 vs 59 etc?

I really think the lee japans are a good choice since the SC leepros are out of production. They are also all about 19000 yen, so 19000 plus the 5% for paypal =19950 (if neeeded), plus 3700 for ems to North America = $220 USD, to your door, which would be the most they would be.

As for people talking about how the pockets are too far apart on the sugar canes and such, that is how lees usually are. They are designed to be cowboy pants and when you're on a horse you want to be able to sit flat on the saddle. Thus the pockets are more to the sides and less right under your butt. (Tell me if I got that wrong)

@crownzip- How much wear/washes? fit pics?

We need to pick a pair of jeans soon... I'm glad theres a lot of communication and dialogue, but people (me for example) are gonna start to become less interested if things drag on without much cohesiveness. Just my 2 cents...

[coleslawyum]

^^Shit, thats a great idea. I'm all for a Lee contest. But which one should it be? McCoy's repros or Edwin's? Price difference is like 100$.