Badalassi or chormexcel for an Aero Grizzly

[SilverEye1508]

I'm wanting to customize a grizzly from aero as a winter jacket. I'm mainly doubting between chromexcel and badallasi. I heard chormexcel is not all that great in cold weather because of the fats and oils, but badallasi is also stuffed with fats, so will that have the same problem?

Also heard that badallasi ages better, but squeaks like hell. And I'm wondering how both leathers interact with the fur panels.

 

[jacketjunkie]

CXL unless you already own a jacket in that stuff. It made Aero big for a reason, it is a beautiful hide. All you hear about Badalassi is that it squeaky so bad marriages are ending over it

 

[SilverEye1508]

CXL unless you already own a jacket in that stuff. It made Aero big for a reason, it is a beautiful hide. All you hear about Badalassi is that it squeaky so bad marriages are ending over it

I'm not yet married, but I'd like to keep my girlfriend.

 

[Zoro]

I don't have any jacket in CXL (neither horse nor steer) but my J100 is in Badalassi. I was terrified of the squeak and I must say it only bothers me when I'm in the elevator. Once I step into the street, I do not hear it at all. Vanson's Competition Weight squeak bothers more as I sometimes do hear it while walking down the street.

I would also add to bear in mind if it rains much in your winters, as I personally wouldn't want a Grizzly in a wet environment with the exposed fur.

 

[SilverEye1508]

I don't have any jacket in CXL (neither horse nor steer) but my J100 is in Badalassi. I was terrified of the squeak and I must say it only bothers me when I'm in the elevator. Once I step into the street, I do not hear it at all. Vanson's Competition Weight squeak bothers more as I sometimes do hear it while walking down the street.

I would also add to bear in mind if it rains much in your winters, as I personally wouldn't want a Grizzly in a wet environment with the exposed fur.

Yeah it does rain quite some time during the winters here. Is the fur really not up to that? I would say a sheep does pretty okay in the rain with its fur? ;⁠)

 

[Zoro]

Yeah it does rain quite some time during the winters here. Is the fur really not up to that? I would say a sheep does pretty okay in the rain with its fur? ;⁠)

Guess it's up to the user. It's not going to get ruined but, to me, it simply bothers me to touch soggy fur and it also may smell. I rather hear squeak.

 

[Edward]

As long as it's dried (away from direct heat) when you get in, it won't ruin it to get caught in the rain, though if setting out in the rain I'd opt for something else that day. Much the same as with a shearling jacket, really.

 

[LuddGang]

I've been considering a Grizzly too. If I was to go custom, I'd look at the Jerky - that's a great leather and I think something that drapes well would be a benefit with the panels.

I have CXL horsehide Premier 30s halfbelt and find it very comfortable. I had been really been put off by all the complaints from people about it being too unwieldy or heavy, but in my experience it's very wearable as long as the sizing is ok and the pattern suits your body. I wonder if a lot of people's discomfort with CXL comes from trying to get super tight fits that look great in photos but are impractical to live with.

 

[Biff42]

I own an Aero grizzly in CXHH. It's fine as I imagine Badalassi would be as well.. They're both great leathers. though I'd love to see a Grizzly in Badalassi.

 

[rickc007]

Badalassi is going to be more comfortable. Softer

 

[SilverEye1508]

I've been considering a Grizzly too. If I was to go custom, I'd look at the Jerky - that's a great leather and I think something that drapes well would be a benefit with the panels.

I have CXL horsehide Premier 30s halfbelt and find it very comfortable. I had been really been put off by all the complaints from people about it being too unwieldy or heavy, but in my experience it's very wearable as long as the sizing is ok and the pattern suits your body. I wonder if a lot of people's discomfort with CXL comes from trying to get super tight fits that look great in photos but are impractical to live with.

How is the look/visual of Jerky compared to badalassi and cxl? Its probably way softer and supple?

 

[Iron Horse]

Jerky or Vicenza would be better IMO

 

[SilverEye1508]

Jerky or Vicenza would be better IMO

How come? Because of the reduced weight? I heard vicenza had a lot less luster and colour depth than CXL and badallasi.

 

[Iron Horse]

I’m not a fan of CXL jackets, but I do like it on footwear. It’s really not a jacket leather no matter how much Aero uses it. So many better options out there.

Badalassi is amazing but that squeak…a little squeak I like, but ultra noisy tends to annoy me. I have a Sugar Cane jacket that can be heard in the next county and it makes it less versatile.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Tumbled CXL (if you must) or CX Steerhide, I've never handed Badalassi.

For that jacket combination, Vicenza might be the most practical choice.

CXL FQHH in a fairly think form will be too still (especially in the cold).

Just ask how I know.

 

[Zoltan]

My Half Belt de Lux Tumbled CXF QHH: Cordovan with alpaca lining and a merino top in the winter in -0C is just fine. Still stiff after 4 years. Doesn't make any noise.
Just had a look on their website and like for like spec is 60% higher price? WTF!

 

[MrProper]

Badalassi is going to be more comfortable. Softer

I find CXL Steer softer than Badalassi, of which I have two.