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Anything and Everything A-1
- Thread starter bseal
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Simon Debrux
New Member
I would say the A-1 is designed to be a "snug" fit. If it is really tight across the shoulders or you have difficulty doing up the buttons get a larger size but otherwise you should persevere. I was tempted to send mine back because the sleeves were such a tight fit I could barely get my hands through but I am glad I didn't as it has sort of moulded itself to be a perfect fit. As you have probably owned and/or tried A-1s by more makers than anyone else in the history of the world I'd be interested in how you rate them comparatively.
bseal
Well-Known Member
No problem getting the buttons done up, and the tightness across the shoulders is not a worthwhile concern. I appreciate the disclaimer. I have a custom Aero in a larger size which has really started to mold, it is an adjustment to go back to a tighter fit.
I will say that the ELC capeskin A-1 is a light jacket, the only one that I have ever had out of all of them, that was as light, if not even lighter, was the custom made vintage goatskin A-1 by US Authentic. Not the same quality of construction, but both would fit into the category of "leather sweaters." The Aero clearly feels like a hearty but lightweight jacket.
I will say that the ELC capeskin A-1 is a light jacket, the only one that I have ever had out of all of them, that was as light, if not even lighter, was the custom made vintage goatskin A-1 by US Authentic. Not the same quality of construction, but both would fit into the category of "leather sweaters." The Aero clearly feels like a hearty but lightweight jacket.
greyhound52
New Member
Steve,
Sent you a PM. I knew that baby would not fit you.
Sent you a PM. I knew that baby would not fit you.
John Lever
Moderator
Just got mine today. Size 44 same as Steve's. I would say this is a very light trim fit, but not too small for me. Very similar but not identical to my GW, but lighter. The leather has a sort of glove/ slippery feel which is very pleasing. As described by others it is just like a shirt. The cuff area is quite tight and I find it difficult to get my hands through, but apart from that it's perfect.
Review and pics to follow.
Review and pics to follow.
John Lever
Moderator
Falcon_52 said:
Two piece sleeve configured like a shirt
Falcon_52
Well-Known Member
John Lever said:
Thanks John! You just made my next A-1 purchase an easy choice...I love the two-piece sleeve over the three-piece. It is interesting though that original jackets from the same order number (31-800P) have different sleeve configurations. The A-1 in the Suit Up! book has the three-piece sleeve and the example that Eastman has from that same order number has two-piece.
Is this perhaps a case of the earlier jackets being made with the two-piece sleeves and then as supplies dwindled they switched over to three-piece to get maximum usage out of whatever capeskin they had left?
Noel
greyhound52
New Member
bseal said:
Yeah yeah I got it from him. Has to fund a new car or something. Really nice jacket fit is perfect just like an A-1 should. Agree with the leather shirt comments.
John Lever
Moderator
Like it.
Miles_Archer
Member
Tuck your shirt in dude.
airfrogusmc
Well-Known Member
Good fit looks GREAT!!!
