Recent content by Albe64

Ha ha ha ha...that would be ridicoulous....No, of course. I am saying thay the horsehide used by Aero is unique, I do not find that texture/weight/shine anywhere else...And I am not saying that that is the best, is just that I am personally in love with it. Clear enough? Sorry but I am not...

Maybe I am ignorant...I travel around the world visiting stores, I work in fashion since 1995, I have many friends who are makers and designers, I buy leathers since the 80s so....I guess I know a little...I am saying that imho I have never touched/seen a leather like Aero's FQHH in other...

I totally get your point BUT....I cannot find the beauty of Aero's CXL FQHH in any other new product. And I am not saying that "they are the best, period"....but if you are (like I am) so deeply obsessed with that hide and texture since the '80s it's almost impossible to find an alternative. So...

Yes, I am going off topic but I'd never trade Aero's solid CXL FQHH with that thin shiny shinki thing...

Here my last Vanson (thank you lounger Bobby Schneider!)..a cool, basic Bandit. I truly love this model for the simplicity of it...a neat, functional CHP, no exotic details, no funky pockets, no shiny leather, no drama at all... just a biker's everyday loyal companion. Good ol' piece of leather!

Update: I am in contact with Aero's staff and they are proposing a pick up of my Windward for replacing the zip with an Universal...Let's see how it goes but I am happy about the quick and positive answer from their side: no issues were raised and everybody was very kind and supportive. Surely...

I agree with you...I have become good at repairing the male pin issue but I am still facing the (typical in Aeros) issue of "getting the slider inserted into the male pin" due to the small dimension of the zip and the leather's bulkiness

Of course....it was gorgeous

Is it still available?

Won't they? How could I know if I haven't asked yet....but thank you for the advice

Exactly...I have an Aero motorcycle jacket from the early 90s and it's really tricky to zip because of this issue...and my new Windward too

Thank you for your insight. I agree that older zip were better and that #10 are amazing both for bikers' jacket and "civilian" ones...I have a Thedi Grizzly with a #10 on and it's something else. I will ask Aero to replace my zip, I hope they will do it for a low price

I get the whole point of style correctness BUT...

Yes, I already changed the slider by myself (Aero kindly sent me a replacement) but it's not enough...I will send the Windward back in Galashiel asking for a zip (bigger) replacement...

I have a small collection of Aeros as I love the brand since 1985 so I am not here to just criticize...I just need to know from more expert loungers what could be their point in placing these small uncomfortable things in lovely bulky and heavy FQHH jackets.... In the good cases it's tricky to...