Aero Chips

[JMax]

We would build a statue of you on each continent, sing songs about you, and remember you forever!
Maybe Stuart can make you a custom leather casket in 5oz+?

You just became the Propaganda Minister in my Cult of Stu. All hail Stu!!

 

[dubpynchon]

When did they stop? I wanted one with my next order?

They don't do snap on anymore, just permanent collars as far as I know. My Aero CHIPS which I have on order will have a black mouton collar and full belt. I'm hoping to look like this guy (without the baby).

 

[Psant25]

They don't do snap on anymore, just permanent collars as far as I know. My Aero CHIPS which I have on order will have a black mouton collar and full belt. I'm hoping to look like this guy (without the baby).

Cant wait to see pics of this. I may need to order a belt

 

[JMax]

They don't do snap on anymore, just permanent collars as far as I know. My Aero CHIPS which I have on order will have a black mouton collar and full belt. I'm hoping to look like this guy (without the baby).

No kidding, I saw a similar set-up while in Sinaloa, Mexico a couple of years ago. Baby chilling on the handlebars of a moving motorcycle.

I can't wait to see your Chips with a furry collar. Nice touch to a great jacket. There have been a few TFL members in the past couple of months that have gone with the Chips.

 

[navetsea]

Order them in increasing size and wear all of them on top of each other Russian doll style? I like that idea!
Probably find you perfectly preserved and mummified in a thousand years...

would rather cast a dozen bronze cops sitting on their bikes in exactly his figure and put each jacket on them, 3 cops guarding each side of the mausoleum, illuminated from bottom

 

[ton312]

When did they stop? I wanted one with my next order?

Around 2012 I believe. Ken was never satisfied with them. They use buttons rather than snaps. And they didn’t seem to work out terribly well. I’ve had a few and found they work better in jackets they weren’t intended for.

 

[jonbuilder]

Back to the OP's jacket, I extend my congratulations on a perfect fit, and that hide looked to me to be CXL at first glance and a nice batch

 

[JMax]

would rather cast a dozen bronze cops sitting on their bikes in exactly his figure and put each jacket on them, 3 cops guarding each side of the mausoleum, illuminated from bottom

I now am considering firing Carlos from his post. I really like this.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That jacket looks great. Excellent fit. I like seeing shorter jackets like this and I love the design/pattern.

 

[MatthewKlein]

Around 2012 I believe. Ken was never satisfied with them. They use buttons rather than snaps. And they didn’t seem to work out terribly well. I’ve had a few and found they work better in jackets they weren’t intended for.

Thanks for the info

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Say, Looks like you got you some snappy Duds there partner boy howdy!

 

[NamoAmituofo]

View attachment 201217 View attachment 201218 I wanted to share some aero chips info for anyone interested.

sizing in chest and shoulders is similar to the highwayman

i wear a 38 highwayman and a 38 chips

shoulder is about 19
Pit to pit about 23.5

stock chips sleeve and highwayman sleeve is 25.25

stock highwayman length is 25
stock chips back is 23.5

chips is maybe a tad slimmer in the chest and also tapers some. Also, has the side laces to cinch some too obviously

my two aero highwayman jackets I specified plus 3/4 sleeve and plus 1/2 inch back

My chips I specified plus 3/4 inch sleeve and plus 1 inch back

with the chips I can sit on the bike without getting choked out. It also has enough length in my opinion for casual wear.

i do like a jacket with some room for comfort and to layer

i am 5 ft 11 inches and 170 lbs. I have a 40 inch chest. I wear 33x32 levis.

this black cxl hh batch is just beautiful

sleeves are pretty much the same as my zip sleeve highwayman jackets. They seem big to start. With a longsleeve shirt and some creasing they are much better. If a flex my arm at elbow there really is not much extra room at the biceps. Do not think I would want more tapered.

let me know if any questions,
Brad

Hi - I’m considering ordering an aero chips/chp, and could do with some sizing help.

I’m 5’11 and 165lb with 32 waist and 40-42 chest depending on how much I work out... I recently got an aero king of the road for size 40 almost stock measurements and it fits very well. I also have just sold my aero highwayman size 40 stock with was obviously looser fit vs KoTR but it fit me well.

So I’m a bit surprised you ordered 38 size hwm and chips? Also if you still have this jacket, would you mind measuring the hem when cords are cinched to the tightest fit? I heard someone else on TFL ordered an aero chips and he had to loosen the cords to widest to fit so that’s something I want to avoid.

Thank you in advance.

Aero price is now £1100 for chips!! If I want to specify a heavy hide (of the batch they have available) there’s an extra £50 charges too for sifting all the hides.

I’m basically torn between ordering a new aero chips or wait for someone to sell a second hand LW chp.

 

[Aloysius]

Aero price is now £1100 for chips!! If I want to specify a heavy hide (of the batch they have available) there’s an extra £50 charges too for sifting all the hides.

I’m basically torn between ordering a new aero chips or wait for someone to sell a second hand LW chp.

I think getting your standard size is the best bet for intended fit.

However, I have a question for you: Are you based in the UK?

Because the Aero current price for a CHP is more than I paid for one with my own custom pattern from Johnson Leathers (which also makes actual police CHPs). Given your measurements, you'd probably fit a standard size and pay much less than that, because I had to pay a fee for making a pattern and for a special leather I requested. Even with UK VAT at arrival, a stock size from Johnson will cost less than the Aero I would think.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

I think getting your standard size is the best bet for intended fit.

However, I have a question for you: Are you based in the UK?

Because the Aero current price for a CHP is more than I paid for one with my own custom pattern from Johnson Leathers (which also makes actual police CHPs). Given your measurements, you'd probably fit a standard size and pay much less than that, because I had to pay a fee for making a pattern and for a special leather I requested. Even with UK VAT at arrival, a stock size from Johnson will cost less than the Aero I would think.

Yes I’m based in UK! How/where can I look at JL stock jackets? I looked at their website over weekend and it said under construction.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Has anyone in UK ordered a custom jacket from JL recently? Would be very interested in the experience and costs including import duties

 

[Aloysius]

Yes I’m based in UK! How/where can I look at JL stock jackets? I looked at their website over weekend and it said under construction.

Check out their Instagram. Johnson primarily does direct work for companies/departments so they don't end up needing much of a website presence.

Has anyone in UK ordered a custom jacket from JL recently? Would be very interested in the experience and costs including import duties

Red devil, a regular here, has ordered many great jackets from them to the UK, including this Peter's aviator and this recent 1970s style jacket. His are custom but like I said I think given your sizing you would probably fit a stock pattern well.

 

[Al 916]

Nope, but I have an Aero CHP for sale...........in the UK

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Nope, but I have an Aero CHP for sale...........in the UK

I’d be interested in the size if right for me! Is it in classified here? Could you post a link?

Or just PM me with details pls

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Check out their Instagram. Johnson primarily does direct work for companies/departments so they don't end up needing much of a website presence.



Red devil, a regular here, has ordered many great jackets from them to the UK, including this Peter's aviator and this recent 1970s style jacket. His are custom but like I said I think given your sizing you would probably fit a stock pattern well.

Thank you very much. It made me create my first instagram account and stole 1hr of my time browsing!!

I’ve sent them an email to enquire. From searching around I reckon the custom version won’t cost significantly more (I will see what they say).

If I can get a CHP in 5oz CXL HH, with my custom front and back, for around £1K mark, I’ll go with these guys, and I’ll create a new thread as don’t want to hijack this thread on aero CHP

 

[Aloysius]

If I can get a CHP in 5oz CXL HH, with my custom front and back, for around £1K mark, I’ll go with these guys, and I’ll create a new thread as don’t want to hijack this thread on aero CHP

I think CXL horsehide goes up to like 3.5 oz; heavier is steer but also it's basically belt leather at that point. I'd suggest that instead of asking for CXL, just ask for what good heavy leathers they have. No need to micro manage; they have the tannery connections including leathers specially made for them.