New Aero jacket in the house!

[Bern1]

Hi all,

After 15 years of Lost Worlds jackets, I finally pulled the trigger on an Aero. It's a Bootlegger, brown FQHH off of ebay. I saw it on there and just couldn't resist. I liked everything about it, the color, the look, the simple lining. (I think it is some kind of cotton?) This is the first Aero I've bought, and even to my knowledge actually ever seen.

Since I had been corresponding with Carrie about a Teamster, she had determined that the correct size for me was 40, so when this jacket came up I just jumped on it. Since I normally wear a 42 I was kind of apprehensive....but no worries, it fits perfectly!

I am totally happy, sleeve length is perfect, I love how the leather looks, it's different than LW of course, a little lighter I think. Curiously, it doesn't seem to have the storm cuffs that are described on the Aero web site.

I had been holding off jackets for the last year or so......after all now the count is up to seven leather jackets and....well really the closet was getting crowded and I can only wear one at a time. First world problem.

At some point I'm going to make that Teamster happen.......Midnight Blue is calling!

Cheers all!

 

[Peacoat]

How about a picture or two. The Aero won't take nearly as long to break in as the Lost Worlds.

 

[Bern1]

Will get to photos. hopefully in a couple of days....

 

[ton312]

Would love to see some pics as well. The Bootlegger is such a great pattern. Congrats!

 

[sweetfights]

Congrats!!
I started with Schott. Graduated to Lost World's and then cheated with Aero.
Lost World's and Aero. My three way love affair!!!

 

[Retromoto]

OP, You mentioned "Carrie" in your posting, is she a "Aero" employee? I've been looking at the "Teamster" and would rather order direct from Scotland as there seems to be a benefit on pricing given the exchange rates. I'm just not sure about fit giving the sometime European sizing differences.
Retromoto

 

[handymike]

Carrie is at Insurrection/ Thurston Bros. in Seattle, Washington, USA.

 

[eugenesque]

OP, You mentioned "Carrie" in your posting, is she a "Aero" employee? I've been looking at the "Teamster" and would rather order direct from Scotland as there seems to be a benefit on pricing given the exchange rates. I'm just not sure about fit giving the sometime European sizing differences.
Retromoto

Part of the Thurston custom process is that they send you a fit jacket to try. This can actually simplify the fit process if you aren't going to Scotland to get measured. They also have dedicated production slots in Aero so production might be slightly faster.

 

[eugenesque]

I am always open to moving from racer jackets to a bootlegger. Looking forward to pictures!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Bootleggers are great! Enjoy it...