New (to me) Lost Worlds A2

[hobbstc]

Hey guys, thanks for recommending this one off of eBay. A mix of people here and VLJ steered me to it. Its gorgeous in person. I think it fits great, what do you think? I was comparing its fit to the pics of JC on his website and I think they are comparable. I like the sleeves being just a bit long as I hate sleeves riding up every time I try to grab something above waist level. Plus they should shrink up just a tad when the wrinkles set in. Great recommendation, I really appreciate it.

 

[ButteMT61]

Beautiful jacket. I just wish some of you guys would get girlfriends or wives to take pics -these bathroom shots freak me out lol

 

[hobbstc]

Yeah I know, sorry. I forgot to have the wife take pics before I came back to Ft Rucker today.

 

[ButteMT61]

No problem. Just joking. That jacket looks nice and will take some effort and time to break in. But it will outlive you so enjoy it.

 

[Jwag]

looks great! I love my LW. Congrats.

 

[bretron]

Very nice score- fit, quality, and price- the perfect package! Merry Xmas to you, guy!

 

[bretron]

Beautiful jacket. I just wish some of you guys would get girlfriends or wives to take pics -these bathroom shots freak me out lol

LOL! Thought that many a time or two myself

 

[kyboots]

Great looking jacket. Wish I had seen it!! lol---John

 

[Peacoat]

It looks like a new one. How heavy is the HH on that jacket, if you have anything to compare it to.

 

[hobbstc]

Thanks guys. I don't really have anything to compare it to but it is pretty stiff in the sleeves. The chest seems to be loosening up nicely already.

 

[Phantomfixer]

Great looking LW. The hide will break in with lots of honest wear. IMO LW has the best HH out there. Very tough.
good score!

 

[hobbstc]

Well guys after having it a week I have decided its just a bit too big. My chest is a 41 and this just feels a bit too large. I will have a thread in the buy/sell in a bit but if anyone is interested it's $550 shipped or taking trade offers for other A2s. It's a beautiful jacket though! Wish it was a bit smaller for me.

 

[ButteMT61]

Sorry to hear that. What are the measurements?
You're a 41 and the jacket is a 46? Would be surprised if it were even close.

 

[hobbstc]

Pit to pit 24.5. Sleeve to end of cuff 26. Shoulders 19.5.

 

[CeeDee]

I've been just lurking for awhile now, but it sure seems like a lot of folks post up very pleased and then go on to sell....

With that said, I did think the jacket looked too big on you, both in the body and in the arms...

Good luck on your next purchase! The measurements from this jacket, although it's too big, will certainly help you obtain the fit you desire on your next jacket.

 

[hobbstc]

Thanks. Yes I hope this one will help me get one that's fits better. BTW it's in the classifieds section now.