bburtner@moran
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I would like to know your favorite leather: the G1 or the A2.
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G1 or A2
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bburtner@moran said:
Why?
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I prefer the A2...and in HH. I'm not a big fan of goat hide..or the mouton collar of a G1. I have both..but wear an A2 most often.
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A-2 has a better shape to me and the horse is better than goat. I like the Mouton but not as a permanent collar. I also think the G-1 is cut weird too, of course that might just be my body shape but it seems long. I've had a A-2's by Aero and 2 G-1's from Lost Worlds.
bburtner@moran
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Why?
Wise guy eh....
Wise guy eh....
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G1 every time. So much more style than the plain A2 IMO.
bburtner@moran
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Ah the G1!!!
John Z: Thats it, the G1 has the look, the mouton collar,the map pocket,the bi swing back it has it all....
John Z: Thats it, the G1 has the look, the mouton collar,the map pocket,the bi swing back it has it all....
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Historic g1
Did you get the historic?
Did you get the historic?
i got the civil g-1 gibson barnes makes it has the side hand warmers pockets.......i loved the goatskin g-1 from gibson barnes but like i said it was to heavy for me. so now i am trying the lambskin.....the company is very good if you do not like it send it back ...
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Please let us see pics of the lamb when you get it.
G-1 vs. A-2? I prefer the G-1 because it is cut fuller, and I can layer a vest or sweater under it when I ride the motorcycle in cooler weather. May be cut a little too full for the vintage look, but it isn't tight across my shoulders and chest like the closely fitted jackets.
G-1 vs. A-2? I prefer the G-1 because it is cut fuller, and I can layer a vest or sweater under it when I ride the motorcycle in cooler weather. May be cut a little too full for the vintage look, but it isn't tight across my shoulders and chest like the closely fitted jackets.
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You must be in good shape, because the typical G-1 doesn't feel very full-cut if you aren't. Most are decidedly v-shaped - free moving thru the shoulders and chest, but cut lean in the waist.Peacoat said:
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Well I prefer the ANJ-3
which IMHO combines the best of the A-2 and G-1 . . .
Bi swing back
Underarm gussets
Full length storm flap
Eps
No mouton
Gibson and Barnes makes a killer one!
which IMHO combines the best of the A-2 and G-1 . . .
Bi swing back
Underarm gussets
Full length storm flap
Eps
No mouton
Gibson and Barnes makes a killer one!
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I like horse over goat; if you ask me why, I'll stammer, then mutter, and finally say it just feels better.
But the design of the G-1 is fabulous.
I like horse over goat; if you ask me why, I'll stammer, then mutter, and finally say it just feels better.
But the design of the G-1 is fabulous.
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A1 or G1
the A1, because. Just because.
the A1, because. Just because.
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I've had both (originals) but I'm now down to to repro A-2s so I guess that answers the question.
If you want the best of both worlds then the AN-J3 is the jacket. I had an original which I part exchange with Aero a few years back; I'm not too sure what happened to it as it didn't seem to appear on their sales page, although they have (or had) two almost identical jackets for sale in smaller sizes (Mine was a 42).
I believe Aero will make an AN-J3 (same pattern as mine) on request. Bi-swing, gussets, G-1 type pockets, A-2 type wind flap, Epps but no map pocket.
The one G-1 I really regret selling was a mint 40 with a 'boxing wasp' patch...gorgeous....that being said it wouldn't fit me now
If you want the best of both worlds then the AN-J3 is the jacket. I had an original which I part exchange with Aero a few years back; I'm not too sure what happened to it as it didn't seem to appear on their sales page, although they have (or had) two almost identical jackets for sale in smaller sizes (Mine was a 42).
I believe Aero will make an AN-J3 (same pattern as mine) on request. Bi-swing, gussets, G-1 type pockets, A-2 type wind flap, Epps but no map pocket.
The one G-1 I really regret selling was a mint 40 with a 'boxing wasp' patch...gorgeous....that being said it wouldn't fit me now
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Fly Navy
Most definitely the G-1! It is still very functional in and out of modern cockpits. I look at it and see the history of the Navy. Every Navy pilot since WWII has worn one, unlike the Air Force pilots and the A-2. Out of all of the movies that have Navy pilots in them, The Bridges at Toko Ri makes the jacket look the best. William Holden brought out the true look of the jacket. Not to down play the A-2, it is also a great jacket, but I would choose a G-1 every time.
Most definitely the G-1! It is still very functional in and out of modern cockpits. I look at it and see the history of the Navy. Every Navy pilot since WWII has worn one, unlike the Air Force pilots and the A-2. Out of all of the movies that have Navy pilots in them, The Bridges at Toko Ri makes the jacket look the best. William Holden brought out the true look of the jacket. Not to down play the A-2, it is also a great jacket, but I would choose a G-1 every time.
