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    Fit comparison Aero vs 1947 half belt vs M-422A

    i'm not an expert, but i'd say they're all great jackets. as far as jacket fits go, i think they all look great as well. this seems like an apples to oranges to peaches comparison. as to the comments about too much material in the Aero's shoulders, it looks to be slightly too big, but only...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    Aero will make it right if they make an error. Just be sure you are clear about what you want. if you give them the measurements they ask for, the way they ask for them, it will fit. they will even generally make suggests for changes to the stock pattern to fit you appropriately. and when...
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    Schott or Stirlingwear of Boston Pea Coat?

    I've got one of the Schott's, and so does my wife. it's a great coat that does well in both casual and mostly formal situations. (if it's really formal, you really should wear a top coat of some sort.) Mine has internal chest pockets on both sides, can't remember what the women's version has...
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    hat bashing question

    thanks for the pointers. i ended up using a bit of steam to get things to set (electric kettles are good for more than tea!). i was careful to keep the steam away from the sweatband, as i think i saw that steam and bands don't get along. i'm kind of surprised at how fast steam works, but...
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    hat bashing question

    after lurking for a long time, and mostly participating in the Outerwear section, I just received my first non-baseball cap hat this morning, and have had a fairly fun time trying to figure out a dry bash for it. i'm leaning towards a version of the teardrop bash, but i'm finding that I can't...
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    Aero & Eastman leather jacket collar problems

    I don't think it has to dry in the closet. I think what CBI is saying is to use the water and then walk away and let it dry. You don't need to fiddle with it. You could probably even wear it dry, although that might be...unpleasant at times. But it seems to me that actual use makes most...
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    Making "Mutt" Work - Style guide to biker jackets

    i like the one from Amazon. I've been find myself preferring cleaner lines. too many pockets starts to jar, but that's just my taste. to get back on topic: it looks like the original poster (OP) has an idea about what he likes already. and based on what the examples, it seems like if he...
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    Making "Mutt" Work - Style guide to biker jackets

    I know it's probably not an original suggestion, and the details might not be exactly the same, but I would imagine an Aero Bootlegger in brown might work. not sure who else does a lot in brown leather, and Aero is the only company I've dealt with.
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    My goatskin Cheyenne...after some wear

    That's a great jacket, Jan. I'm still breaking in my halfbelt (in black), but I keep thinking I would like something in a brownish tone that's a bit longer (not to replace it, but to augment the collection :p ). The seal goat might be what I'm looking for. Can I ask what sort of closure...
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    Aero Cheyenne issue – defect? expected?

    i think GHQ1 made a decent point: for me, the leather is going to get worn and will show wear. that appears to be a scuff and not a split, so i personally wouldn't split hairs about it. but the storm cuffs are a bigger deal. as people have pointed out, if you don't like them and didn't...
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    Aero Veste de Rallye - Opinions on fit please

    for what it's worth, Lear, the second batch of pics makes it look like the fit is just fine. i wouldn't worry, as that style of jacket is supposed to be more of an overcoat than the other shorter styles. i can't decide if my next Aero (number 2) will be brown in a car coat style, a...
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    Big Mac

    this doesn't seem very constructive, or properly exhortative.
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    new custom Aero Halfbelt

    Mister Notoes, I think you'll be happy with the fit you get. I'm 5'9 and about 210 as well. I had the same worries as you when they told me they wanted to shorten the sleeves. But as you can see, the sleeves are a very good length. If it helps you get a better idea, I wear an 18-34...
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    new custom Aero Halfbelt

    After what turned into a much longer than expected wait, my new Aero is finally here. I have to say, it's awesome. Ordered January 5th thru Mark, and arrived today, May 18th. Custom Aero Halfbelt: Size 46 with an inch off the sleeves (Aero's suggestion), Black FQHH, two interior snap...
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    Breaking in an FQHH jacket

    i feel like there needs to be a distinction made between "distressing" stuff so it looks worn, and "breaking in" the heavy FQHH a lot of new jackets are made of. i think a careful reading of many posts here will show that people just want to be able to bend over or move in a jacket, rather...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    since they have a US distributor, it would make sense for them to not poach his business.
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    One reason why I would never buy from LOST WORLDS..

    I don't take any offense at your post or your views. I don't agree with all of them, but such is the nature of living with other people. I do, however, feel the need to comment on the comment about insecurity. As you can tell from my post count and join date, I'm a lurker who hasn't...
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    help narrowing leather jacket search?

    possibly an Aero HG-5? http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/16495063 or a Halfbelt? (I'm waiting on one of these with a couple tweaks, so I'm biased...) http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/4731395 **actually, I got seriously beaten to the punch.**
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    HAT FOR OBAMA Godspeed Josh Shayne

    are the hat's being sold for the charity any good? i have only been lurking here a couple weeks after ordering an Aero jacket and am still learning about hats.

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