opinions on Aero Indian Goatskin A-2

[Swoosed]

Anyone have any pros or cons regarding the discontinued Aero Indian Goatskin A-2? I'm looking at getting one.

 

[MikeyB17]

From what I've heard, pretty good. I'd say you were unlikely to get a more authentic A-2 for the money. Best to contact Aero prior to purchase regarding sizing-they say order a size down because they run big, but I'm sure I've heard others say that wasn't really the case.

MB-17

 

[Kt Templar]

Are they "on sale" at Aero? Have you got a link you're willing to share?

 

[Raymundo]

There is one for sale on Ebay right now. I understand the goatskin leather is outstanding. They sold for about $280 new and they are sized a little larger than usual. Check measurements before buying.

Ray

 

[Swoosed]

The only problem I'm seeing is that the guy on e-bay is drunk, The reserve is over $400US plus shipping from Belgium? Not!

 

[greyhound68]

Concur with everyone above on the niceness of the jacket and the tendency to run big. Yup you are right that guy must have had too much beer.

 

[greyhound68]

Are they "on sale" at Aero? Have you got a link you're willing to share?

They were on sale a while ago. Priced dirt cheap to get rid of them. I don't believe they have any more in stock.

 

[Kt Templar]

They were on sale a while ago. Priced dirt cheap to get rid of them. I don't believe they have any more in stock.

Sigh, "dirt cheap" I can afford!

 

[MudInYerEye]

I had one and sold it quick. The shoulders were oversized and drooped. Also didn't like like way the cuffs were attached to the sleeves. Crap zipper. Better off spending a few bucks more and gettin g an Aero Real Deal.

 

[Swoosed]

I hear ya! I figured I'd get a cheapie and paint it. I didn't get one last year cause they were form India, didn't care what the price was. Now I guess I just have to eat it and get the right one from good ole scotland.

 

[Marv]

I got one when Aero were selling them off for £100, I have no problem with the jacket at all apart from the Conmar repro that failed after a couple of months.
Sent it back to Aero and they replaced it with a repro Talon without any problems, service was execellent.
The jacket is marked as a 44" and fits like a 44", the knits are superb and well made - far superior to ELC's and the indian g/s is fine, supple and very robust with nice grain to it.
A bargin at the price and a great all round jacket in my opinion, but as they are now a discontinued line as second hand one will be all you can find.

 

[Raymundo]

Swoosed,

There is a member of VLJI who wants to sell a size 44 Indian goat. It has never been worn and he is asking $280 for it. If you are a member there his I.D. is Hamsterjeep.

Ray

 

[Swoosed]

I made an offer on that one. It has a name tag which is no good for me personaly. I don't like the stitch hole deal. Also he thinks a 44 would be too small for me. I usualy take a 46. Haven't heard back from him yet.

 

[Marv]

There an Aero A2 indian goatskin going on e-bay at present, size is 44" so probably too small as you mentioned but I thought I post the link anyway as may give an idea what they sell for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWII-A-2-jack...D2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290079238777

 

[Swoosed]

That's the one that started this thread. The guy wants a boatload of $$$ for it.

 

[Milu]

I got one a couple of weeks ago and love it, it's become my favourite A2 (for this month ) I don't see any problem with cuff attachment or the conmar zipper on mine. A silk lining would have been nice though.

 

[Estevan]

I personally have never owned on, I have an Aero Anniversary, but I have heard several people give rave reviews about them. From my understanding they are a good jacket for the price.