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  1. Ace Rimmer

    Everybody! Please post pictures of your 3/4 length buttoned jackets here!

    I got my Veste de Rallye back from Aero a few weeks ago. I need to take some pics but it's 90+ F here! I'll put them here when I get a chance. PS has anyone noticed that the Veste de Rallye is no longer being listed on Aero USA's ebay store website? [huh] I can't imagine Mark decided to...
  2. Ace Rimmer

    Aero real deal Hide

    ^^ PJ, the RAF Real Deal is still listed on Aero USA's ebay store website. I don't know if you prefer ordering through Mark or through the main website.
  3. Ace Rimmer

    Vanson brown competition weight leather

    They used to send swatches along with the Presentation Kit. I don't know if they still offer it, but it wasn't a bad deal especially as you received a rebate for the price of the catalog ($10?). I bought the catalog only so I didn't get the swatches. Someday I'd like to get a properf Vanson...
  4. Ace Rimmer

    Vanson brown competition weight leather

    Vanson GA2 "Mustang Fighter Pilot" jacket in brown. I have the 2000 version of the Vanson hardcopy catalog. It's probably outdated by now but the only brown COWhide jacket is the one listed above. The Vanson horsehide jackets are obviously different. Hope this helps!
  5. Ace Rimmer

    My Vanson Enfield Finally Came Today

    Both. Their customizing is basically a la carte. I ordered a lightly customized Vanson Comet in 2006 (?) and it only ran me $50 over the regular price. True. Reports as to which country are now making Vanson jackets are not consistent so it's difficult to say. However, I believe the rule...
  7. Ace Rimmer

    My Vanson Enfield Finally Came Today

    Great looking Vanson, peacoat! By the way, the liner you want is the Streamliner jacket (or vest). I have one for my Vansons and it increases the warmth significantly. One caveat: if you wear your jacket unzipped you should be aware that the chartreuse safety color is on the inside of...
  8. Ace Rimmer

    New Nudie dry denim jacket and pants.

    True, but unfortunately for me the only stocking store in downtown Philadelphia no longer carries the Nudie Slim Jim. I have four pairs of raw jeans that I'm working on anyway so I should be okay for now. I cannot wear jeans for my job so my jeans only get worn on the weekends, and only...
  9. Ace Rimmer

    Another New Highwayman – incorporating many of your suggestions

    Agreed. I have an Aero Veste de Rallye with the bi-swing back and it seems they will use a one-piece back whenever a customer asks for a bi-swing. While the bi-swing may be seen by some as detracting from the overall aesthetics, I think the one-piece back makes up for it!
  10. Ace Rimmer

    Survived a near-death experience with my Aero jacket by my side...

    Yeah the store said that certain gear is not considered "clothing" and therefore not exempt from sales tax. The lady mentioned that women's high-heel shoes are also subject to sales tax (which makes no sense to me at all). [huh] Crazy tax laws, I guess.
  11. Ace Rimmer

    New Nudie dry denim jacket and pants.

    I'm relatively new to premium denim but I gotta say that Nudie's Average Joe fits me like a glove. I don't think I'm in good enough shape to wear the Slim Jim. Personally I'm not huge on Nudie's back pocket stitching or the cost but as I managed to get my pair of AJ (Dry Selvage) on sale, I'm...
  13. Ace Rimmer

    Survived a near-death experience with my Aero jacket by my side...

    Navin, I'm glad you're okay but I still think you're nuts for wearing an Aero leather jacket in this weather. It's going to be 95+ F here in Philly today and I suspect weather in your neck of the woods is not much cooler. lol Great looking car, and glad things worked out for you.
  14. Ace Rimmer

    DOUBLEDOWN, back off Baconator

    I recently tried the Double Down about three weeks ago. I agree with the last sentence, but only because I was a bit underwhelmed by the sandwich. I guess I was expecting more of the good ol' breading on the chicken patties. [huh] Oh well, I still go there for the popcorn chicken and...
  15. Ace Rimmer

    Vanson visit

    I will add more confusion to this situation by saying that I heard they moved certain parts of the jacket production to Pakistan. lol This was about the time they introduced the Drifter motorcycle jacket. My previous understanding was that all "numbered" size Vansons (e.g. size 40) were...
  16. Ace Rimmer

    Going to an Irish Bar

    ^^ Zaxxon, if you're into the Islay Scotch whiskys (i.e. you like peat) you may consider Connemara, which is a peated Irish whiskey also produced by the Cooley Distillery in County Louth. I have bottles of the standard and 12 yr offering of Connemara and while not as peaty as say a...
  17. Ace Rimmer

    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    I'd like to give a :eusa_clap to Aero after the above update. Seems like the COD package was not my long-awaited Veste de Rallye, but it was my Aero Highwayman, which was returned less than three weeks before. The main zipper on my Highwayman, while having been worn for less than one...
  19. Ace Rimmer

    Leather Police Jackets

    Speaking of which, I was charged Pennsylvania sales tax on a Vanson motorcycle jacket for that reason. I see you're in Pennsylvania as well so maybe you've encountered something similar. Clothing is normally exempt from sales tax here, but as the jacket was considered safety equipment, the...
  20. Ace Rimmer

    *Outdoor pics* New Highwayman arrived today!

    Great looking jacket, Griff. PS you need to include more Guitar Hero type photos. ;) I think I had the same issue as you on my Highwayman. I have a large drop (10"), which is at odds with the standard Highwayman cut. As you know, the Highwayman is a boxy fit jacket so it's not part of...
  21. Ace Rimmer

    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    Got an attempted COD delivery today from Great Britain. Hopefully this means my Veste de Rallye is finally fixed. If this is my jacket, Aero sent it cash on delivery! So between the $65 I paid to mail it to Scotland, I have to pay an extra $75 COD. $140 in shipping charges, to fix a jacket...
  22. Ace Rimmer

    Leather Police Jackets

    I think johnnyjohnny posted a screaming deal on some closeout Taylor jackets here in TFL a while back. They were closing out the Lynchburg police jacket for around $60, which is a steal. I believe you are right on Taylor not offering HH. Their leather seems lighter weight than most of the...
  23. Ace Rimmer

    New Aero Veste de Rallye in black FQHH

    Yeah, I am of the same mind as you. Even having sized down one full size the VdR was still overly roomy for my tastes. Perhaps if I wore more bulky sweaters or similar garments it would not be a problem but my winter attire consists mostly of long-sleeved t-shirts and turtlenecks with an...

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