Has anyone bought a 5 Star USL A-2 or Poughkeepsie A-2?
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Look forward to seeing it!There was a poukeepsie in the FIVESTAR thread, one of the first. I will have one on order shortly I will be sure to review when it arrives
I am definitely one of the more fervent advocats for FS's development, but I must admit that the choices in leather are not a real step forward at the moment... Sheepskins yes, but A-2 leather options besides the "Dubow goat"...? Not so much.
Collar shapes are even a step backwards...
Hope that they will get back on track!
I bought the very first Poughkeepsie from FiveStar.Has anyone bought a 5 Star USL A-2 or Poughkeepsie A-2?
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Ties -
Do you think this is a symptom of increasing production or a supply chain issue? Or both??
Thanks!
Bill K.
Man, maybe the collar will lay differently when worn or over time, but it is almost like they got to the collar and just gave up.There is a Five Star USL currently on Ebay;
A-2 United Sheeplined USAAF jacket, Five Star, size 46 | eBay
Back length 26". Sleeve length 26". Shoulder width 19.5. All the features of the original design. Olive thread.www.ebay.co.uk
More than OK I think, it's been discussed at length in the past as to what Shawn delivers in rapid fashion for the prices he offers. I have been very happy with the A1 and the A2 that I have received, so much so that I've just initiated another A2 order on one of Shawn's new contracts. Yes there are instances here and there of perceived quality or manufacturing issues and in almost all the cases I have seen Shawn stands behind his product at great lengths. So i am confident if there are any issues I have with my latest order they will be addressed in a high level.I have seen the 5-star site and I got to wondering if they're generally okay for what you pay for them?
For the most part, absolutely. We were paying $310-$355 for horsehide Avirex A-2s in the 1980s and for the most part, the 5 Star jackets are far better representations. You just have to pick and choose. That said, for a few bucks more you can get a new Platon jacket or a higher end repro used.I have seen the 5-star site and I got to wondering if they're generally okay for what you pay for them?
Not to mention the finish on the 5star horse hide has a tendency to peel off like a sunburn.For the most part, absolutely. We were paying $310-$355 for horsehide Avirex A-2s in the 1980s and for the most part, the 5 Star jackets are far better representations. You just have to pick and choose. That said, for a few bucks more you can get a new Platon jacket or a higher end repro used.
Not to mention the finish on the 5star horse hide has a tendency to peel off like a sunburn.