OMG Aero trashtalkin'

[Metatron]

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=652

Not to provoke a flame-war but firstly this is both cheeky and funny of them, and secondly, you know you've past the threshold of geekery when you've discovered things like this.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I'm sorry, but I don't follow.

 

[Rudie]

Hahaha

 

[Grayland]

I have that exact jacket and it cost $349. It is a mid-weight HH, available only on the sale page and isn't as thick as the usual HH used by Lost Worlds. The standard (full priced) LW Ryder is $975. The similar Aero jacket is $983 at today's conversion rates. I think both are beautiful and I'll own an Aero jacket some day, but I keep reading how expensive LW is compared to Aero. They are almost identical in price. Were Aero jackets significantly cheaper a few years back when the dollar was strong?

 

[apba1166]

I like that.

 

[ButteMT61]

No different than GM talkin' smack with the Camaro vs the Ford 'Stang. All in good humor - competition is good. They could very well have sold it on eBay and not even shown it there.
I think Stew can handle it. He's a pretty cheeky fella himself...

 

[dash69]

nice of the aero camp to do a little marketing for LW'S.whatever it take's to get there product selling...since the price's are similar,i guess there's no need for the half-belt anymore.oh well.

 

[1087]

No different than GM talkin' smack with the Camaro vs the Ford 'Stang. All in good humor - competition is good. They could very well have sold it on eBay and not even shown it there.
I think Stew can handle it. He's a pretty cheeky fella himself...

I will have to disagree with your comparison!
Aero claim is not true, it's misleading to say the least.
Grayland post is exactly accurate, Aero knows that as well, but for sure they will catch few more people with that false statement.
Cheap business practice!

 

[Edward]

Heh, it is a little cheeky, but I'm sure all in good humour. Stuart places such a high value upon "manliness", I'm sure he's man enough to see the joke.

I have that exact jacket and it cost $349. It is a mid-weight HH, available only on the sale page and isn't as thick as the usual HH used by Lost Worlds. The standard (full priced) LW Ryder is $975. The similar Aero jacket is $983 at today's conversion rates. I think both are beautiful and I'll own an Aero jacket some day, but I keep reading how expensive LW is compared to Aero. They are almost identical in price. Were Aero jackets significantly cheaper a few years back when the dollar was strong?

Combination of things, really. I think Aero have just started to catch up on LW a little, plus the dollar has weakened again. Last I looked there was quite some difference between a LW and an Aero. Of course, coming from this side of the Pond, you also have to factor in VAT and import tax, as well as shipping for a bulky and heavy item, which rapidly pushes the price of the LW product up here. Naturally, you'll have the same effect in reverse over there.

nice of the aero camp to do a little marketing for LW'S.whatever it take's to get there product selling...since the price's are similar,i guess there's no need for the half-belt anymore.oh well.

That you, Stu?

 

[Tadite]

I find it funny and in all honesty anything that gives Lost World a little bit of marketing sounds like a good idea to me. I'd hate to lose one of the few companies in the world (not to be to dramatic) that is actual competition for Aero. Goodness knows Lost World really needs to rethink it's internet operation and likely move a bit more to take advantage of new opportunities in the rise of heritage brands/style.

 

[ButteMT61]

I will have to disagree with your comparison!
Aero claim is not true, it's misleading to say the least.
Grayland post is exactly accurate, Aero knows that as well, but for sure they will catch few more people with that false statement.
Cheap business practice!

Welcome to the world of business.
Caveat emptor and all...
All is fair in love, war and jacket making?

 

[pjstrass]

thanks for the post...very interesting from the Scots ...

 

[dortiz]

Just got my Aero. Amazing jacket but LW is a much heavier Horsehide Hide. I dont see how folks can argue that.

 

[Edward]

Just got my Aero. Amazing jacket but LW is a much heavier Horsehide Hide. I dont see how folks can argue that.

for the most part LW is much heavier - that's Stuart's thing, it seems. He certainly appears very ready to brate anyone who would like a lighter jacket as "not manly". lol

 

[John Lever]

I once handled one of Aero's FQHH Veste de Rallye jackets, it was very thick and heavy, heavier than my LW B-2 by far.

 

[ButteMT61]

Just got my Aero. Amazing jacket but LW is a much heavier Horsehide Hide. I dont see how folks can argue that.

Really? Wow. My HG5 weighs about 10 pounds!
My son I bought a LW 30's HB. It's thick, but not as much as my Aero. It's between my Aero A2 and the HG5.

 

[dortiz]

Well I have my Aero and my brother in law has one so I have now seen two and I have owned two LWs. You seem to be the exception. You must have gotten special treatment. LW on the left. Cuff shot and then a collar shot. The workmanship is better as well.

 

[ButteMT61]

WOW. Thats thick! Maybe it's the jacket style?
I can take pix and post tonight, assuming he's home.
That looks thicker than my Aero too!

 

[zaman fu]

That does look thick, Dortiz. How much does it way? My horsehide Aero 30's halfbelt waighs 5 lbs. in a size 40. I think any heavier would be overkill.

 

[dortiz]

Its tipping in at about 8.5lbs.