Recent content by mattc123

I'm 5'3" with a 35" chest and I fit an Aero Board Racer in size 36 with ~23" body and sleeve lengths. You'll be fine with an Aero BR in 34/36 or their Japanese STF/Premier series in the same just do a fitting with Thurston beforehand to lock in your size. Vanson Daredevil is an option as well.

Question: what color is the stitching on that old Buco? Some of the old Bucos listed on Ebay look like they used olive stitching (like Thurston does now on their Buco orders) but sometimes the stitching looks black. Can't figure out what is historically accurate...

Definitely had a similar question. I am considering trading in my black vicenza Board Racer for one in blackened brown as I want the top coat to fade to light brown like Shinki overdyed HH. But there are no pictures in existence yet of how the Blackened Brown fades/wears over time. Anyone have a...

This is a totally necessary and insightful comment.

Singer, what is your height weight and chest size?

And you're 5'3? Don't mean to pry. Just asking because I'm the same height and ordered a board racer.

Speedy what back/sleeve length is that j100?

Resurrecting this thread... anyone around 5'2-5'3 purchase an Aero cafe or board racer? I just placed an order for a 22.25" back length but am worried I sized a little too long...