New Eastman Star Sportswear A-2

[willyto]

Are you planning to play a Zombie role in Walkind Dead? If not I wouldn't worry too much.

The sleeeve lenght is decent. Have in mind not a single jacket will fit the same way on different people, when you see pilot pictures you'll notice that everyone is wearing different sizes, contracts, etc. plus every single one of them has a different height and arms lenght. It's impossible that a RTW is going to fit perfect in every aspect of it. Chances are that if it was long in the arms you would find something else to nitpick about.

Personally, too long sleeves are kind of annoying for me to wear

 

[ButteMT61]

^totally normal. Don’t let an inch kill you...

Hey @nick123 , speak for yourself

 

[GregGale]

The sleeeve lenght is decent. Have in mind not a single jacket will fit the same way on different people, when you see pilot pictures you'll notice that everyone is wearing different sizes, contracts, etc. plus every single one of them has a different height and arms lenght. It's impossible that a RTW is going to fit perfect in every aspect of it. Chances are that if it was long in the arms you would find something else to nitpick about.

Thanks all, very good points, I really needed these. You're absolutely right: I'd rather it fit me in the sleeves like this than be too baggy/ long elsewhere. These are not tailor made jackets, but Army issue ones, and people have different height/ weight/ muscles/ body ratio, etc...

Anyhow, the Size 42 Star didn't fit me well at all, the Size 40 RW was definitely too small, and the size 42 RW had the same sleeve length - albeit more roomy in the torso.

It's just that I can probably only afford to spend this kind of money on a jacket once in a lifetime, and I want it to be "the one for life". Hence the PJPUS

 

[Flightengineer]

Greg, what's your height and what is the sleeve length of your A2 ?

 

[GregGale]

I'm 184 cm tall (6 feet 1/2"), and the sleeve length is 25" from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff

 

[Flightengineer]

Thanks

 

[Flightengineer]

And what is the width of the shoulders in size 40?

 

[rocketeer]

Here are some pics after getting some creases. Sleeves are OK until I reach far forward - but then, A-2s don't have bi-swing backs.

Are you planning to play a Zombie role in Walkind Dead? If not I wouldn't worry too much.

The sleeeve lenght is decent. Have in mind not a single jacket will fit the same way on different people, when you see pilot pictures you'll notice that everyone is wearing different sizes, contracts, etc. plus every single one of them has a different height and arms lenght. It's impossible that a RTW is going to fit perfect in every aspect of it. Chances are that if it was long in the arms you would find something else to nitpick about.

Personally, too long sleeves are kind of annoying for me to wear

Willy, you beat me to it.
This is the classic pose that folks think relates to jacket sleeve length. Maybe sitting in a riding position would give a more realistic sleeve position, arms out but a little lower with a little relaxation at the elbows. Or, sit down and reach for a beer

 

[GregGale]

Shoulder width: 17.5"
Front wind flap: 23.7"

 

[Flightengineer]

Thanks Greg

 

[Flightengineer]

I am happy to join the happy owners of Eastman Star Sportswear.
This is mine own - size 40, amazing jacket with beautiful cut and excellent War Horse horsehide leather - soft and comfortable with character.

Fits like a glove.

It's a pity that I can not use it in flight instead of a uniform

I love it.

 

[Brettafett]

Amazing Dmitry... Looks and fit beautifully. Congrats! Seems, you, Greg and myself are the same size...

 

[Flightengineer]

Thank you, Brett. Yes the size is same , but it seems to me your hands are bit longer than mine.

 

[Brettafett]

 

[nick123]

Dude, you look so cool. First pic had me thinking you were a young Jello Biafra.

 

[Flightengineer]

Dude, you look so cool. First pic had me thinking you were a young Jello Biafra.

Hi Nick,
Thank you, it's probably cool but I just learned from you about this guy))) I listened to a little bit different music in my youth (Pink Floyd and Alan Parsons were my favorites and a few more guys ...)

 

[nick123]

Hi Nick,
Thank you, it's probably cool but I just learned from you about this guy))) I listened to a little bit different music in my youth (Pink Floyd and Alan Parsons were my favorites and a few more guys ...)

Dead Kennedys is not a good pilot band. Last thing you need in the cockpit is to be contemplating social injustices. Stick with Floyd.

 

[Flightengineer]

Dead Kennedys is not a good pilot band. Last thing you need in the cockpit is to be contemplating social injustices. Stick with Floyd.

OK
But as you know, we unfortunately do not listen to music in the cockpit, ATC only

 

[GregGale]

Very nice ,and great fit! The sleeves fit you just like my jacket fits me, and it makes me relieved because you look very cool in it

 

[Flightengineer]

Thanks Greg. Your Star fits your super and cool and your sleeves OK.