The problem with LW is their prices...are they really worth THAT much? The jackets that I looked at are close to 70% (or more) more than Aero. What is the difference in thickness of the hide, shearling length, etc? What makes them fetch that much of a premium?
Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems that Cirrus is just as expensive, if not more so than Aero. If Aero is considered by the masses to be superior in materials, accuracy, etc...any idea what it is about Cirrus that makes them so pricey?
Just curious.
I have a zip in liner for my 184SM now, its just not very warm, so I am hoping that they can make another type of liner and the collar is detachable with snaps, so Im hoping they can make a shearling collar. But again, can the jacket hold up to my abuse? That I dont know.
The Cirrus...
I really like their ANJ-4, but the shearling is white and since I wear between a size 50 and 52 milspec. their pricing would go up quite a bit. I have also heard both good and bad things about them, so Im a bit weary of the quality.
Thanks for the warning, I actually have a bit of experience with both. I have a very cheap (but warm) imitation b3 I purchased new for about $300.00 4 years ago which is starting to fall a part, but is a very heay coat weighing about 6-7 pounds. I dont mind the weight at all, but yes if Im very...
Thanks to both of your for your suggestions this far. Unfortunately, LW is just out of my price range and while the B-2 does look like an amazing jacket, I dont know if it would be quite warm enough for me? Additionally, it looks very similar to my Schott 184SM in features, although it would...
Hello all, I have read this board for a about 18 months, but have not ever posted because while I value quality, I have no interest in historical accuracy and I was not sure how my posts would fare in this environment.
However, I am in search of a shearling jacket and I figured this was the...
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