Ugarte
A-List Customer
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- 360
- Location
- Eastern New Mexico
Some of you may recall that I picked up a Highwayman a few weeks ago. It nearly broke my arm when I picked it up . . . because it's really heavy. (rim shot)
I was interested in a lighter jacket and someone suggested an A-2. I looked into it and liked that style of the A-2, but not so much the prices. In an effort to find a bargain, I resorted to OFAS. They had a few in my size and I hoped to pick up an Aero or some other quality, horse hide jacket for not much coin. Unfortunately, those jackets went for about twice what I was willing to pay.
But I did find a Cooper that didn't look too bad. I did the research and found that the Cooper is a basic A-2 with some classical appointments, but hardly a reproduction quality jacket. I bit and paid somewhere just north of $150(US) for it.
Here's what it looks like. Please forgive the clutter -- I'm working with natural light in here and it's windy outside:
Fit seems okay. A little snug around the bottom.
Length is about right for a 46R.
I really need to lose some weight.
All zipped up and latched.
Sleeves are either perfect or about a 1/2" short. I can't tell.
It's got an interior pocket that seems to want to come unglued.
Pocket detail.
There's something printed on this tag besides the size, but it's of no consequence.
The Ideal zipper looks like it's made of plastic, but it's an alloy of some kind. It wreaks of inexpensiveness. And notice the two snaps that fasten the storm flap. They are actually useful as the storm flap wants to stand out rather proudly when the jacket is zipped.
The goatskin is thin. This is a really light jacket which is fine with me. I bought it as a compliment to my Highwayman. I've worn this jacket a bit and for all my misgivings when I pulled it out of the box, I have decided I like it. Given the sunny weather and temps in the 50's - 60's it's just about right.
I don't know how it will wear over time, but until I can afford something truly awesome, this is a terrific jacket. But what should I be saving up for? If money was no object, I think the Rough Wear would be the ticket.
Mark
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I was interested in a lighter jacket and someone suggested an A-2. I looked into it and liked that style of the A-2, but not so much the prices. In an effort to find a bargain, I resorted to OFAS. They had a few in my size and I hoped to pick up an Aero or some other quality, horse hide jacket for not much coin. Unfortunately, those jackets went for about twice what I was willing to pay.
But I did find a Cooper that didn't look too bad. I did the research and found that the Cooper is a basic A-2 with some classical appointments, but hardly a reproduction quality jacket. I bit and paid somewhere just north of $150(US) for it.
Here's what it looks like. Please forgive the clutter -- I'm working with natural light in here and it's windy outside:
Fit seems okay. A little snug around the bottom.
Length is about right for a 46R.
I really need to lose some weight.
All zipped up and latched.
Sleeves are either perfect or about a 1/2" short. I can't tell.
It's got an interior pocket that seems to want to come unglued.
Pocket detail.
There's something printed on this tag besides the size, but it's of no consequence.
The Ideal zipper looks like it's made of plastic, but it's an alloy of some kind. It wreaks of inexpensiveness. And notice the two snaps that fasten the storm flap. They are actually useful as the storm flap wants to stand out rather proudly when the jacket is zipped.
The goatskin is thin. This is a really light jacket which is fine with me. I bought it as a compliment to my Highwayman. I've worn this jacket a bit and for all my misgivings when I pulled it out of the box, I have decided I like it. Given the sunny weather and temps in the 50's - 60's it's just about right.
I don't know how it will wear over time, but until I can afford something truly awesome, this is a terrific jacket. But what should I be saving up for? If money was no object, I think the Rough Wear would be the ticket.
Mark
.
