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Hi, do you still have this? Tom

I just received my second Aerial Star A2 from Chris. It took an incredible 3 days to arrive from NY to London, very impressive even for USPS Express! I sized down this time to a 44 as I've lost about 25 lbs and the fit is absolutely perfect. It is absolutely the most comfortable, well-fitting...

Do post a review. Is it a russet? I'd like to see a review of the russet. Chris sent me a few pics (attached) and I think it's got some nice varied character but I am usually more a seal brown man myself. I'm tempted though. I'll definitely be getting another Aerial Star as soon as I can afford...

Just as a point to note re. sizing. I lost about 7 lbs so far since the photo and it now basically fits although I'm still nearer a 48 chest. No room for layering but wearable so check your measurements if you want a particular fit. As I'm planning to lose another 28 lbs at least whilst training...

:o Well I do feel I cut a dash for a big fella, thanks :o

I was encouraged over at the VLJ forum to post a review of my newly arrived Aerial Star A2 for all you Fedora-donning chaps. Hope you enjoy... Quick note...I've been buying repro A2s and posting on boards since 1996 but this is my FIRST EVER jacket 'mugshot' :o I feel that Chris at Aerial Star...

That's incredibly patronising. I'm not posting again on this thread so go ahead and have the last word but you have been very quick to criticise my manner and subsequently pretty patronising. I was clearly wrong about the 011 but I wasn't being rude, just trying to stop you wasting your time...

Curious, never knew that

I don't think Jan is being rude either....[huh]

It's not a rude tone I don't think. I'm feeling quite relaxed.

No no no! '011' is NOT correct, where did you get that from? Our country code in the UK (in full) is 0044 followed by 1896 etc. I never really understand why people write '+44' or just '44'. If you want to get through to Aero dial 0044 1896 755353. Is the 011 something to do with getting an...

A bit harsh, no? I think it's an interesting post as it is

Hi Sam, I read your book some years ago and it's an absolute pleasure to see you pop up here! I think I may have to go and read it again, I'm sure there were some interesting off-mission activities with a local girl if I remember correctly...:eusa_clap Thanks Tom

In my experience it ain't that simple. You can get some SERIOUSLY hefty steerhide. I had an Aero steer A-2 circa 1999 and it was sooooo thick I couldn't move. I've also had thin, lightweight horsehide (eastman warhorse). Obviously this can be reversed also, my point being heft of leather is not...

I would think Steer is cheaper because it's easier to get, ie, there's more of it. You can find tough thick steerhide just as you can find thin, flimsy horsehide. However it may be that weight for weight horsehide is stronger. Choosing a horsehide option won't necessarily get you a stronger...