Neck pain?

[Loncster]

The Aero neck pain debate has been going on for forever, many theories are out there as to what causes it. For all I am concerned, the exact why does not matter, fact is I can wear jackets made from equally heavy or heavier hides from other makers and have no such issues, so it definitely is a pattern issue. Some bodies fit into Aero jackets, some don‘t. If I were you, I‘d call it lessons learned, move on my Aeros and buy something different instead.

You're definitely right. I should move on. I realized i should try some jackets from different makers to make sure.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

 

[TREEMAN]

This topic keeps coming up and is giving me a pain in MY neck !!

 

[Loncster]

This topic keeps coming up and is giving me a pain in MY neck !!

Just got neck pain by reading your comment on nack pain

 

[navetsea]

just from pictures alone, typically their jackets has smaller neck hole for its size, and have a normal joe relatively flat undeveloped trapezius muscle, I often see a perfectly fit board/ cafe racer here but the band collar really bite into the wearer's neck and probably can't be snapped close.
so probably some body type with smaller neck will never have any problem with it, but people with fleshier neck and carry more flesh on their shoulder would have problem with it. probably since their jackets are not typically high armhole.. you can put on soft shoulder pads and it might alleviate part of the problem

 

[TREEMAN]

Just got neck pain by reading your comment on nack pain

Exactly, you’re a pain in the neck!

 

[MrProper]

so probably some body type with smaller neck will never have any problem with it

That will be it. I have a thin neck compared to the rest and no problems

 

[jacketjunkie]

just from pictures alone, typically their jackets has smaller neck hole for its size, and have a normal joe relatively flat undeveloped trapezius muscle, I often see a perfectly fit board/ cafe racer here but the band collar really bite into the wearer's neck and probably can't be snapped close.
so probably some body type with smaller neck will never have any problem with it, but people with fleshier neck and carry more flesh on their shoulder would have problem with it. probably since their jackets are not typically high armhole.. you can put on soft shoulder pads and it might alleviate part of the problem

interesting assessment. i recall a thread where a member put on display his solution to the neck pain issue - his solution was indeed adding padding into the shoulder area.

 

[MrProper]

interesting assessment. i recall a thread where a member put on display his solution to the neck pain issue - his solution was indeed adding padding into the shoulder area.

I noticed that the angle from collar to shoulder is very flat in the cafe racer pattern, which results in these typical creases from neck to armpit. These disappear as soon as the shoulders are slightly padded and thus raised.
Perhaps the pattern comes from a jacket that originally contained shoulder protectors (or corresponding padding). At least this could be an explanation.
And all this could be the reason why the neck pain stops with the padding, because the jacket is then more on the shoulders instead of hanging on the neck.
But as I said, it's all just a theory from a clueless person.

 

[torfjord]

Imagine going through so much trouble getting a jacket that cost a ton of money to not hurt you while you’re wearing it. Like, Aero should have this figured out by now. So many testimonials on this for so many years. But Aero clearly does not listen or care enough to improve their patterns. Take your money elsewhere.

 

[Loncster]

Imagine going through so much trouble getting a jacket that cost a ton of money to not hurt you while you’re wearing it. Like, Aero should have this figured out by now. So many testimonials on this for so many years. But Aero clearly does not listen or care enough to improve their patterns. Take your money elsewhere.

I was going with plenty of aeros on the way, I ended up canceling them because of this reason. I should go with different makers.

 

[MrProper]

Imagine going through so much trouble getting a jacket that cost a ton of money to not hurt you while you’re wearing it. Like, Aero should have this figured out by now. So many testimonials on this for so many years. But Aero clearly does not listen or care enough to improve their patterns. Take your money elsewhere.

Well, it obviously seems to work for many people.
And it's clear that the negative voices are always louder than the positive ones. Similar to car forums, where many problems are discussed, but what works well for many does not. If I'm happy, I just don't complain ;-)

 

[Viking752]

Have not had the opportunity to try an Aero but have thought about them a few times. I wear an 18.5 inch neck dress shirt, would Aero patterns work for me? I understand that is a broad question but am curious.

 

[jacketjunkie]

Have not had the opportunity to try an Aero but have thought about them a few times. I wear an 18.5 inch neck dress shirt, would Aero patterns work for me? I understand that is a broad question but am curious.
I wear an 18.5“ neck shirt and Aeros size 38-40 hurt my neck, atleast in the Zip Sleeve Highwayman and A-2 style. In the Teamster and the Barnstormer the problem was not so prominent, so it may depend on specific styles pattern too.