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El Marro

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Holy frigggn cow!!! That is amazing!!!! How did you spec the fit? It's perfect, not too trim but still very neat. What an amazing jacket! That's a game ender right there.
Ton,
It is a stock size 46 with a straight back (no kidney panel dip). Stuart sent me the standard model for a fit jacket and I almost told him I needed a 48 instead, what a mistake that would have been! He really has a sweet pattern here because the jacket is quite comfortable and with good freedom of movement despite the fact there are no shoulder gussets nor action back.
I don’t know if it is a game ender, but if I am smart I will realize that I am not going to improve on this when it comes to the CHP style.
 
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Ton,
It is a stock size 46 with a straight back (no kidney panel dip). Stuart sent me the standard model for a fit jacket and I almost told him I needed a 48 instead, what a mistake that would have been! He really has a sweet pattern here because the jacket is quite comfortable and with good freedom of movement despite the fact there are no shoulder gussets nor action back.
I don’t know if it is a game ender, but if I am smart I will realize that I am not going to improve on this when it comes to the CHP style.
It’s absolutely amazing to me how much better this looks pictured on you compared to Stu’s circa windows 95 era website. Man he should absolutely post this on that page. Dang man. Didn’t need to see this at all. Just as I’m complaining about how short all the vintage versions are. You drop this piece of perfection. Outstanding man. Just flat out perfect.
 

El Marro

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It’s absolutely amazing to me how much better this looks pictured on you compared to Stu’s circa windows 95 era website. Man he should absolutely post this on that page. Dang man. Didn’t need to see this at all. Just as I’m complaining about how short all the vintage versions are. You drop this piece of perfection. Outstanding man. Just flat out perfect.
Totally agree about the length of the vintage jackets and that’s something I was really nervous about when I ordered this one. The jacket that I tried on ended 2 1/2 or 3 inches above my belt in the front, pretty much right at the belly button. I can see how that would make sense riding a motorcycle and wearing a heavy gun belt strapped to the jacket. Could not be more pleased with the length front and back on this one.
 
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Totally agree about the length of the vintage jackets and that’s something I was really nervous about when I ordered this one. The jacket that I tried on ended 2 1/2 or 3 inches above my belt in the front, pretty much right at the belly button. I can see how that would make sense riding a motorcycle and wearing a heavy gun belt strapped to the jacket. Could not be more pleased with the length front and back on this one.
Did you spec the length to Stu?
 

nick123

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My long awaited Lost Worlds CHP arrived today and I couldn’t be happier.
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This beast weighs in at almost 10 pounds but it feels pretty comfortable right out of the box. The horsehide is thicker than that of any other jacket I own with the possible exception of my vintage Cal Leathers CHP.
I’m quite pleased with the fit, especially knowing that it will only improve as the jacket settles in and softens up a bit.

That's a time machine. Just wow man. Excellent.
 

Corky Corcovado

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True but it is my soul jacket. This hide ...it can’t be duplicated. In almost 15 years of collecting Aero...it’s the only one of its kind I’ve encountered. True 4.5 maybe even 5oz mega steer.
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ProteinNerd

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@ton312 regarding the 5oz Steer. Couldn’t you drop a line to Aero and tell them you want a jacket in that heavy a leather and are happy to wait till they get another batch like it?

Might be worth a shot?
 

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