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Aero Board Racer Leather help

MrProper

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Vicenza's pretty great. Honestly out of the samples I got the only one I didn't like was CXLHH, too stiff for my liking.
A matter of taste, but that's how I see it. I think Vicenza is the best in terms of feel, followed by CXSH, Badalassi and unfinished HH. Unfortunately, I don't know any other leathers from Aero.
 

Zetachaox

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A matter of taste, but that's how I see it. I think Vicenza is the best in terms of feel, followed by CXSH, Badalassi and unfinished HH. Unfortunately, I don't know any other leathers from Aero.
Of course, I can see why someone would appreciate the armor-like qualities of the stiffer leathers. I haven't had a chance to make a purchase, but personally I quite enjoyed goatskin's softness and scuff resistance from playing with the samples. I know it's not the most popular choice though.
 

MrProper

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but personally I quite enjoyed goatskin's softness and scuff resistance from playing with the samples. I know it's not the most popular choice though.
I'm not so sure about that. I think there are quite a few people who prefer the softer leather rather than the Roman leather armour.
I like something in the middle. Nothing too soft and flabby, but not too hard either. If soft, then the leather has to be thick. Vicenza is a good compromise for me. Not too thick, not too flabby, comfortable to wear.
My first FQHH was cool, but it was actually too stiff for a long time. But I'm learning ;-)
Incidentally, CXSH (at least the ones I have) are much softer than CXFQHH
 

AeroFan_07

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^^ Preceisely why my Ridley was made in Steerhide, I don't think I could wear it otherwise...
It is quite slim-fitting, for sure.
 

Cortexas

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After a six month wait my jacket finally arrived. I went with black Vicenza. I couldn’t be happier. I asked for the thickest hide available so this may not be an accurate representation of Vicenza. It’s kind of hard to explain, but the Hyde has a stiffness and softness at the same time. It is allowed it to mold to my body really nicely and really quickly. This jacket was made by Moira and I must say the stitching is really well done and really clean. I am normally a 40 chest but went with a 42 and I must say I am blown away at the shoulder mobility I have in this jacket, even without gussets. When the jacket initially arrived, I wasn’t stoked about the smell of it. It seemed to have a mild chemical smell, however that seems to have faded, and it is starting to smell more like leather. This pattern works really well for my body so now I need an aero seven! thanks to everyone on this thread who helped me build the perfect jacket for me.
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newtojackets

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Perfect fit. You did the right thing opting for vicenza over CXL.

Now you just need to wear a shorter t shirt underneath haha
 

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