New Aero 'Pioneer'

[JakeHolman]

Just when I thought I'd got my Aero collection down to all the jackets I'll ever need they bring out the Pioneer!

I just love the details on this, check out the back. Damn you Aero! Now, better check what I've got on my credit card...

http://aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=979#

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Wow...Way cool..! In one pic..that looks like an inverted pleat..as the back center seam. The hide is also something else. I remember it as an experimental hide that Aero was trying a few months ago. Some variations can look quite 'antiqued'..and more rustic than others. Now ..I too..must buy another damn Aero jacket...and they sure ain't getting any cheaper....

 

[Edward]

Ohh... I wonder if they can do that hide in black?

 

[Graemsay]

From what I've heard (via the Ironheart forum) Kudu is similar to the oil pull horsehide, but with even more character.

 

[Graemsay]

Correction, just heard from Amanda that it's closed for the FQHH.

 

[Edward]

Was colour availability mentioned? I have long had my eye on a second Thirties halfbelt, with some mods, in black, but I could be tempted by one of these instead, if it's not too long...

 

[Graemsay]

I didn't ask, but I'm assuming it's brown only.

 

[Edward]

Yeah, they only show brown. Pity. Looks like a nice hide, but it's a black jacket I "need". Still, I'm sure they could run one up in black FQHH.

 

[ButteMT61]

That's a nice lookin' jacket! And the hide is insane! Can't wait to see one of these here.

 

[Graemsay]

Yeah, they only show brown. Pity. Looks like a nice hide, but it's a black jacket I "need". Still, I'm sure they could run one up in black FQHH.

I've asked Amanda, and will post the response.

I believe that Aero have a few hides that don't show up on the website. It might be worth asking what odds and ends they've got squirrelled away.

If I got a Pioneer, and I'm very tempted, I'd remove the half belt, and end up with a much simpler back like the one on the six pocket jacket. Though I'd keep the centre pleat and more Western yoke.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yikes!..Not me on this one..I think the half belt with the stylish 'inverted pleat' makes that jacket.
HD

 

[Edward]

Yikes!..Not me on this one..I think the half belt with the stylish 'inverted pleat' makes that jacket.
HD

I'm a sucker for the halfbelt too - it's all the little details of a jacket design from that period that really makes it, in my eye. I like the plainer back on my Highwayman, but that's a very different beast altogether. Still, the great thing about Aero is that they are open to accommodating such variations. My Bootlegger and Thirties Halfbelt both have non-standard variations which are really nice. I'm planning a goatskin Bootlegger with some real deviations from standard in future....

 

[Cooperson]

Loving this new Aero design. Not as skinny as the 30's halfbelt and not as big and baggy as the 50's - perfect!

 

[Seb Lucas]

I think the look of a well executed half-belt like this (or the other Aero half-belts) is one of the most exhilarating designs in the world of leather jackets. I have a thing for chest pockets and I do miss that on this one.

 

[Graemsay]

I've just had an email off Amanda, and the official word is that there are two types of Kudu:

• The first lot was heavy, like the FQ horsehide.
• The second lot is softer, but still thick and supple, more like deerskin.

I saw the Ironheart / Aero deerskin shirt a couple of weeks ago, and that was lovely. If the second batch of Kudu has similar characteristics then it will really be something.

As for colours, it's only available in a single shade that's brown / cordovan. Sorry Edward.

 

[ButteMT61]

Any idea on the pricing of the Aero shirt? Looks killer!

 

[Equality 7-2521]

According to that thread linked by Graemsay 1050USD. Apparently the raw materials to make the shirt cost more than those in the FQHH jackets it's stated.

 

[feltfan]

That is a very nice looking jacket. Dang. Just when I thought I was set for a while. BTW, here's a Kudu:

 

[Graemsay]

I've got a feeling that the Aero / Ironheart shirts are $1200, not $1050, including postage. But you'd have to have a chat to Giles at Ironheart UK about them.

The deerskin feels like a thick, soft and tough chamois leather. It is really nice in a do you take internal organs way. I'm very tempted by the shirt, and the only thing stopping me is the distinct lack of a job.

 

[ButteMT61]

I've got a feeling that the Aero / Ironheart shirts are $1200, not $1050, including postage. But you'd have to have a chat to Giles at Ironheart UK about them.The deerskin feels like a thick, soft and tough chamois leather. It is really nice in a do you take internal organs way. I'm very tempted by the shirt, and the only thing stopping me is the distinct lack of a job.

Yeah, about right. And deer/elk/bison are great hides. No break in needed. It's not as tear resistant as HH, steer, or pigskin though.