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First Aero jacket arrived - Half Belt Deluxe

Wallman

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Hello folks,

My jacket arrived on the 24th, and I´ve been wearing it around the house ever since (way too hot outside..).

First reaction was that it was exactly what I wanted, a jacket to last me a lifetime. The construction is very well executed, the brown FQHH has lots of character and lovely grain with a deep colour.

Specs:
Size 40
23" Pit to pit
19,5" Shoulder width
28,75" Sleeves
27,75" Back length
Inside pocket without closure
Royal Stewart Tartan Lining
All brass hardware

The fit gets a passing grade, somewhat tight in the shoulders, could have used an extra .5", but it should be fine once stretched. The length is perfect, covers my belt just how I like it, and the sleeve length is spot on! There is some excess width in the chest area, but if I adjust the side buckles properly it is not too bad. And I have a feeling that the cargo pockets add to the boxy look of the jacket, before being properly broken in.

It´s overall a very nice jacket that I feel I can wear to different occasions, more- and less formal and it is a truly timeless style.

My only complaint is that the zipper pull is on the wrong side (right-hand side), from all of my previous jackets, so it is actually rather difficult for me to close it.. :rolleyes:
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Oh yeah. Changed my HB order to have these cuffs. Love it! Would love to see some fit photos. HB deluxe is a marvelous jacket.
 

tropicalbob

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Doesn't the HBD come with straps at the wrist? Wear it around the house a lot: you'll be surprised how much that helps to break in the jacket.
 
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Great looking. Splendid leather!

Ton312 -my HB is already done or else I too would have gone with button cuffs.
Lucky dog man. You were due for a quick build tho! I'm hoping end of June for mine. That'll give me a good 4 months of just staring at it before I can wear it. Post that puppy up when she arrives!!
 

Peacoat

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That is a beautiful hide and a timeless style.

You should get used to the right side slider, especially if you are right handed. I think it is my Eastman that has the slider on the left side—most awkward.
 

marmalademan

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Damn, I haven't seen sleeves that long ever!

How tall exactly are you OP? I am genuinely curious. Must be nearer 7ft than 6 I'd have thought

I too am a big fan of this style, iwhich I consider a super practical yet great looking HB
 

Wallman

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I apologize for my tardy reply, been living inside a tiny bubble consisting of my final assignments for this semester..o_O
Thank you all! It is indeed a neat jacket, its really growing on me!

Wear it in health.
28,75" Sleeve length exceeds the normal range a bit. You should have long arms.

Very nice acquisition. Send fit pictures if you get a chance. Needing 27.5" sleeves, I thought I had long arms!

Damn, I haven't seen sleeves that long ever!

How tall exactly are you OP? I am genuinely curious. Must be nearer 7ft than 6 I'd have thought

I too am a big fan of this style, iwhich I consider a super practical yet great looking HB

One could say that I am tall, depends on ones perspective I guess.. To me ´tis the other way around :rolleyes: But at 203 cm.. (6´8") ? I am above average..

Fit pics are coming, will try to snap a few this evening!
 

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