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$77.37 on delivery. $31 duty, $35 HST. Declared value by ELC was only $238 CAD =)
That's one thick and warm sounding jacket!Wool for neck flaps 1.5" thick. Main body 1.25" thick. 0.5"/0.75" at zipper trim.
It's stiffer than US A horsehide at first. When you flex the arms, the shoulders pop up a bit. It's not a huge deal and it's already softening from just an hour of wear at home. The horsehide is 1mm thick. Seems flimsy by comparison to my US A HH A2. I would probably never consider an ELC A2 now...
The grain is pronounced all over right out of the package and look as awesome as one would expect. I actually see stray hairs all over the seal coloured sheepskin, which I presume is the underside. It will be fun to pick at it over the coming months.
I can't speak for the sturdiness of the sheepskin. I do, however have a pair of sheepskin slippers I've used for 2 winters so far from Slipper Factory in BC and that hide is quite tough. I also don't see any flaking, but I expect if I rub against some concrete or whatever it would happen immediately.
Screw Aero. ELC FTW! I also ordered some airborne tan repro gloves from Epic Militaria. I love those guys.
Thank goodness for an opposing point of view with regard to aero. The constant sheepish gushing about them and their products on this web site is downright creepy. It reminds me of my kid's Spongebob movie when Plankton gains mind control over the Bikini bottom citizens and forces them to build Planktopia. Having owned a Long half belt, I could not tolerate the smell, the fit, nor the leaking color all over my nice leather car seats. Sold it.