RMNZ B-3

[John Lever]

Just a heads up for anyone thinking about buying a B-3 from RMNZ, Paddy tells me that they are about to cease production. So if you have ever wanted one of these superb heavy last a lifetime jackets, this might be the last opportunity to own one.
They very rarely come up on ebay.

 

[omarco]

why are they ceasing production John? doesnt sound like good news

 

[John Lever]

Very bad news. Paddy mentioned that they can't get the right skins and that only The Few will offer them. Implies that they aren't as good just my opinion.

 

[omarco]

Well if they are having a hard time i hope they manage to pull through, beautiful jackets.

 

[John Lever]

I think they just concentrate on The Few line. The RMNZ website has been unchanged for several years.

 

[John Lever]

It is a lot of money, but some ELC jackets are in a similar range.

 

[YoungMedic]

Yeah Im really bummed I missed out on their M-444, looked like an awesome jacket

 

[Steve H]

Wow! Makes me glad I made my purchase when I did!

Seems odd that in NZ and here in Australia there are no suitable fleece????

 

[Steve H]

For posterity then!

 

[jon11]

Beautiful jacket outstanding build and quality.

 

[omarco]

is the rmnz B3 still a good bit heavier than the ELC's?

 

[John Lever]

is the rmnz B3 still a good bit heavier than the ELC's?

The old ones were, rather like a wearable LW.

 

[raymos]

Nice jacket Steve....

 

[sg1011]

That is bad news. I've never owned a RMNZ B-3, but they look awesome and heavy duty. Does anyone know what the difference would be between a FEW B-3 and the RMNZ B-3? I know the materials are of a higher quality, but is the difference something that you can feel?

 

[John Lever]

Same quality more choice twice the price....!

 

[stanier]

Same quality more choice twice the price....!

I think there lies the reason The Few version can have skins available and the RMNZ version not.

It'd be interesting to compare the RMNZ / The Few B-3's with ELC B3's I think.

BTW, I think this weekend i'm going to be able to wear my B-3 in chilly UK!

 

[John Lever]

It's the same factory and the same machinists just a different marketing strategy. I still think it's a mistake to phase out sheepskins from RMNZ.

 

[omarco]

i think they should drop The Few and concentrate on RMNZ! a decent website and a European dealer would do wonders...

 

[John Lever]

i think they should drop The Few and concentrate on RMNZ! a decent website and a European dealer would do wonders...

I recently as a RMNZ B-3 with a made in the united Kingdom label. They did once have a factory here and have sales reps. but it was not a success.

 

[stanier]

i think they should drop The Few and concentrate on RMNZ! a decent website and a European dealer would do wonders...

I recently as a RMNZ B-3 with a made in the united Kingdom label. They did once have a factory here and have sales reps. but it was not a success.

Interesting point John. I don't at all doubt what you're saying but I've been interested in flying jackets and buying repros on and off since the mid '80's and I never knew that, or was was aware of a factory or outlet. When and where was it (the factory) running? How long for?

Cheers

Chris