Which Aero A2

[Lord Flashheart]

Hello gents,

It's that time when autum/winter is on the horizon and true to form, I start thinking of the new leather that will end the search, this time it's an A2.
I've been close to pulling the trigger on a Bronco in russet or seal jerky HH which I was measured for in Galashields but as per usual I am second guessing myself.

My concern is how it will fit. My understanding is the Bronco is a slim jacket and when in Gala the girl suggested a size 46 for my 43 inch chest and a 27" drop for my 6'3 height. I am fine with the drop, it's the chest measurement that worries me. I weigh in at 102kg (225lb) and of a large build. I don't consider myself fat but I'm knocking on the door and im worried the cut of the Bronco might leave me looking a little sausage like.

What do you think and if you feel a Bronco is not right for me, which pattern would you suggest?

Regards

Flashy

 

[Seb Lucas]

I see your issue - I'm an inch shorter than you and 20 kilos (45 pounds) lighter so I'd say you have a big frame. I can generally fit a 44 so for you a 46 is surely on the very slim side? But I guess the professionals know their sizing. What's your normal pit to pit in a ideal fit and how does it compare to the A2 you've been recommended?

 

[Sloan1874]

The 1756 is a nice fit too. Slim, but not as 'tubular' as the Bronco. I sized up to a 38, as it's got quite high arm holes.

 

[Fanch]

I am 6'2" and 185 lbs. 41.5" chest and 37" waist and wore a size 44 Aero Bronco that was snug and could easily have worn a size 46. I suspect a size 48 might be a safer bet for you? As I've said before, a jacket slightly too big big will make you but a jacket slightly too small will make you

 

[s4rmark]

Hi, flashy. I purchased a bronco in seal from aero leather some years ago and the girl I spoke to by email ,( I think her name was amanda) suggested that I go up a size ,which I did. When it arrived i did feel it was slightly too big but as it broke in it did conform to my body shape and it is now my daily wearer . They are a very tough jacket and will last you a life time and very well made but not the most accurate replica A-2 . They sent mine with the wrong collar and pocket snaps.

 

[Edward]

Amanda was at Aero during the Lauder era, moved on since. Fwiw, Ken has redone all the A2 patterns since 2012, and they're now chasing vastly higher levels of accuracy.

 

[s4rmark]

I do hope that's true, I was put off buying any other jackets from them because of the inaccuracies on the bronco

 

[Sloan1874]

Ken's Aero Contracts use a pattern very close to John Chapman of Good Wear's.