AVI LTHR Bronco 29191 A-2

[Brettafett]

Hahaha
That looks like a chocolate’s version of a fighter pilot’s briefing… All wearing different jackets in different colours.

 

[Greg Gale]

Do the 2 "releases" have the same color, though? Smithy's jacket looks chocolate, and Dmitry's one looks more like a russety light seal - or is it just the lighting?

 

[Smithy]

 

[Brettafett]

Do the 2 "releases" have the same color, though? Smithy's jacket looks chocolate, and Dmitry's one looks more like a russety light seal - or is it just the lighting?

Spot on Greg. I'd say the earlier one is more of a dark russet/ light brown seal. Slightly thinner hide. Drapes well, light and comfy.
The current one is a chocolatey mid-brown, slightly more robust, grainy hide. Upgraded components. Fits more like a HH jacket.
Smithy's is the new version. I will try and get some pics together later, showing a comparison.

 

[Flightengineer]

Do the 2 "releases" have the same color, though? Smithy's jacket looks chocolate, and Dmitry's one looks more like a russety light seal - or is it just the lighting?

Greg, this is lighting. It is seal brown. If I have time, I'll take a picture of this jacket next to the Star for you for clarity. The color is quite similar, not the dark russet.

 

[Brettafett]

Here are the two AVI Broncos compared, the earlier one is at the bottom, the current version at the top.
The photo is quite light, but it gives an idea.
Notice the label on the newer jacket, also seems to have been 'looked' at.

 

[Skyhawk]

Did they stamp over the size tab on the top jacket? What an odd thing to do.

I am not criticizing just seems weird.

The wear on the bottom jacket looks nice.

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, they did Jay. Couldn't be bothered to lift the tab I guess.

 

[B-Man2]

I would think that in the not to distant future, these guys will be big league players in the A2 market.

 

[Flightengineer]

Brett, thank you - great photo for comparison.

 

[Greg Gale]

Bronco really nailed the collar shape: pointy, square and elegant like those with collar stands, but more convenient.

 

[Smithy]

Yup I'm another fan of the Bronco collar Greg, one of the best looking A-2 collars in my opinion.

 

[Brettafett]

Yeah, love the Bronco A-2. If ELC made one, I'd be in trouble

 

[Brettafett]

I would think that in the not to distant future, these guys will be big league players in the A2 market.

My thoughts exactly, just hope they stay on the middle road of quality jackets and 'reasonable' affordable prices...

 

[jeremiah]

And maybe get more sizes. They were out of 36 pretty fast a few months back when I was ready for one

 

[B-Man2]

And maybe get more sizes. They were out of 36 pretty fast a few months back when I was ready for one

I received an email from AVI regarding resupply of some of their sold out sizes and was advised that their focus for the immediate future is on the development of their new Cable A2. Sold out sizes such as 48 and 36 will remain sold out.

 

[Brettafett]

Cable? Did they perhaps mean their Perry? Have they got a Cable in the works also? Interesting!
If this is the case, perhaps its not a bad thing. After all the hoopla surrounding the manufacturer handing out 'Bronco-like' bomber jackets, based on AVI's patterns, to every 'Tom, Dick and Harry' retailer... Maybe AVI has sourced another manufacturer and plans stricter control on the production of future jackets. Probably doesn't make sense for them to redo the Bronco, when they have new styles to introduce.
I know they've sourced a new veg-tanned goat for use on future jackets.
Although I'd love to see another 'updated' Bronco... A veg-tanned goat Perry and/or Cable original maker A-2 at circa 400 Euros are fine with me.
I'm going to email them.

 

[B-Man2]

My apologies I was typing faster than my mind was working. I meant to say Perry A2

 

[B-Man2]

For those who might be considering a Russett AVI A2. As I’ve mentioned before, If I had a second chance I would trade in my Russett for a Seal colored one. The Russett color was too orange colored for my tastes. After 3 coats of Pecards I’ve been able to darken it a bit to what I would consider a more realistic Russett. Here’s a couple of after photos to check out. All comments are welcomed.

 

[Brettafett]

That does not look too bad actually.
But, yes, I preferred the seal. I'm also not sure why, but the seal had the correct seamless knit, whereas the russet one I tried had a seam in the cuffs. Still it was a nice enough jacket, fit well. The jacket above looks good though, a few years of hard wearing and it will look great!