Hi All,
It's about to pour down rain here in Toronto, hope you're all somewhere less dramatic. I've got a question about the quality of horsehide between some of the major brands - I'm certain I don't know them all - and I'm looking for the collective experience of the forum for help.
Is there a noticeable difference in feel, drape, and aesthetics between the horsehides? How does Aero stack up against Bill Kelso? How does Kelso stack up against Eastman? How does Good Wear stack up against Kelso? Thedi? Rainbow Country, RMC, etc?
A Good Wear A-2 runs approximately $1,500 USD, while an Aero will set you back just over half that depending on the conversion rate. An Eastman A-2 is approximately $1,500 but goes up from there, while a Kelso is approximately $1,100 USD.
What is creating the difference in price? At this level I'm assuming the quality must be the same, no? Surely Aero's $850 USD A-2 isn't half as good as a Good Wear, is it? Why are the price for some higher and for others a bit lower? Is it an economy of scale? Is Aero just a larger manufacturer and therefore able to source hides in a more economical way? Surely the craftsmen working for these various brands are equally skilled.
Looking for your thoughts, thank you very much. Take it easy out there today.
CG
It's about to pour down rain here in Toronto, hope you're all somewhere less dramatic. I've got a question about the quality of horsehide between some of the major brands - I'm certain I don't know them all - and I'm looking for the collective experience of the forum for help.
Is there a noticeable difference in feel, drape, and aesthetics between the horsehides? How does Aero stack up against Bill Kelso? How does Kelso stack up against Eastman? How does Good Wear stack up against Kelso? Thedi? Rainbow Country, RMC, etc?
A Good Wear A-2 runs approximately $1,500 USD, while an Aero will set you back just over half that depending on the conversion rate. An Eastman A-2 is approximately $1,500 but goes up from there, while a Kelso is approximately $1,100 USD.
What is creating the difference in price? At this level I'm assuming the quality must be the same, no? Surely Aero's $850 USD A-2 isn't half as good as a Good Wear, is it? Why are the price for some higher and for others a bit lower? Is it an economy of scale? Is Aero just a larger manufacturer and therefore able to source hides in a more economical way? Surely the craftsmen working for these various brands are equally skilled.
Looking for your thoughts, thank you very much. Take it easy out there today.
CG