Bfd70
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Nice jacket! It's great that you can wear a B-3 in the south of France. I wouldn't have thought it possible.
I solve the problem by having a B3 made with the B6 shearling.
So it’s not to bothersome to wear and I can wear it even in the south of France.
I ordered direct from Aero once with an off the rack jacket. I forgot about customs. Also, when the jacket didn't fit right, I had to pay a hefty sum to do the return shipment.
With Thurston Bros you can make the down payment and start with a fit jacket so you know exactly what you'll be getting. When one in-stock jacket didn't work from Thurston, Carrie helped me figure out which measurements I could change and what Aero would allow. It was so much easier doing that with her than coordinating with Aero in a 6-hour time difference. Plus, when I order a custom Aero through Thurston, they handle all the paperwork, shipping, and customs. They build that into the price. If it's something they have in-stock, you might get a small deal (e.g. $50 off) than ordering direct through Aero when you include shipping/customs.
Bfd70 is right; none of these will handle all weather. Again, I find the D1 and B6 to be more versatile that the B3. Those lighter weight shearlings can be worn with just a t-shirt under them without getting cold. On the other hand, I once shoveled snow wearing my B3 and a t-shirt. Within about 10 minutes I was sweating, had the B-3 unzipped and was ready to take it off! That should also speak to the (in)flexibility of the B3. Yes, they can be cumbersome due to their bulk, but I can shovel wearing one.
Here are some pics of the my B3, old D1, my new D1, and my old B6. I still need to get pics of my new B6, but I gotta do it without my husband knowing I bought yet another Aero jacket. I've become very partial to redskin.
Aero B-3 Size 40
(ref: I have a 37" chest and this 40 fits like a dream)
Aero D-1 Size 40 (sold it)
Aero D-1 Size 38 (custom measurements)
Aero B-6 Size 38 (sold it)
Where did you get that? Was that custom made?
Cool! I didn't know that's an option, B3 looks wilder than D1 and B6 IMO. And if I end up getting a B3, I will probably ask them to add a pocket inside for my wallet or phone. BTW, do you have more pictures of your B3? Really curious about the details.From Aero and yes it was a custom order, really worth it!
I think all these fit perfect on you, I personally think the red D1 look better.
Cool! I didn't know that's an option, B3 looks wilder than D1 and B6 IMO. And if I end up getting a B3, I will probably ask them to add a pocket inside for my wallet or phone. BTW, do you have more pictures of your B3? Really curious about the details.
Thanks! Here's the pic of the new redskin B-6. It looks looser than the D-1 I currently own because the D-1 was custom made and a size smaller than this B-6.
This is the original thread about my B3
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/custom-aero-b3.92094/
I personally think this one looks even better than the red D1 because of the longer body length. So are these the difference between D1 and B6?D1 is shorter, and slightly different style and pocket.
It is a nice jacket, that kinda gets me. BTW, did the customized one feel siginificantly easier to move around than the regular one?
This is the original thread about my B3
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/custom-aero-b3.92094/
I added an extra inch to the D-1. It's meant to be short. It may be surprising to know that both my D1 and B6 have the same back length at 26". Yet, each one lands differently on my body. It's probably a reflection of the size difference more than the style. I think my D-1 has narrower shoulders.
As Sloan mentioned, the B6 does have side zips at the waist. It also has snaps on the cuffs and a gusseted back. Here's the difference in the back: The latter increases your arm movement.
Aero D1 Back
Aero B6 Back
The D1 does have a different pattern on the arm, too. But you can have that made however you want. You can compare images of the arm on the D1 below to the arm on the B6 above.
Aero D1 Arm
A seal brown B6 was the first Aero jacket I owned so I take preference to it. I outgrew my old one so I'm glad to have one again!