Received my US Authentic A2 jacket

[Hammerklavier]

It is my first HH jacket, I decided go to US Authentic since it has stock jacket and good reputation, everything is fine except it is a lightweight jacket, I can't say the leather is thin, but it is not thick at all, shaul said it is 3.5 oz HH which doubt it.
anyway, I am gonna send it back. $500 sounds little expensive for the quality of this jacket to me.

 

[Sloan1874]

The fit is miles off, too. That amount of tunneling on the sleeves is unacceptable, it's sliding off the shoulders, adn the back is billowing. YOu want to go down at least one size.

 

[Fanch]

The A-2 is not supposed to be heavyweight but was designed as a summer jacket. However, it appears to be sized too big for you, and the sleeves too long with significant tunneling of the knits. Otherwise I suspect it is a good value at $500.

 

[Hammerklavier]

It is not, the photos maybe deceiving, it is tight jacket to me


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[GGinMP]

It is not, the photos maybe deceiving, it is tight jacket to me

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It may be tight in the front, but look at the billowing in the back just above the ribbing. Others have commented on sleeve length as well. The fact that you don't see much or any of the ribbing ("tunneling" is the term I just learned thanks to this thread) shows that the sleeve length is too long.

 

[Hammerklavier]

Because it is very stiff

 

[yakima]

Whilst you may prefer a looser fit than the "traditional fit" (many folks do, and that is cool), I got to agree with the others. It does look a little long on the sleeves.

If you are determined to keep it, then perhaps some hot water treatment on the arms may be good.

It would help the lay of the collar, too.

 

[handymike]

I'm really suprised that after your posts re Aero/ Sb/ LW that you would go and purchase a jacket from US Authentics. Very different kind of leather and style. I agree that the jacket looks baggy on you, even if it feels tight.

 

[Hammerklavier]

I am waiting for stock aero highwayman

 

[handymike]

If you want that thick/ robust Horsehide feel, then that's the right call

 

[Hammerklavier]

But thanks for the feedback, friends!!

 

[Hammerklavier]

However,this jacket is very WARM, compare to my cowhide jacket, I don't know if it's HH or cotton lining (while my cowhide is nylon)

 

[Seb Lucas]

Wow, that looks way too big - I agree with the others. US Authentic always recommends a size that's too large in my opinion. tehir 42 fits like a 44 or 46. I gave up because of the sizing of these. I hear the horse hide is to be avoided but their goat is pretty decent. An A2 is a windbreaker not a bike jacket so a lighter one is good.

 

[Cooper A-2]

Please go to ELC, GOOD WEAR or AERO.

 

[Harris HTM]

I am waiting for stock aero highwayman

Hi Hammer. I agree with the others regarding your A2, it looks too baggy, like a big nylon bomber jacket. Ofcourse if you are after this fit then it's ok. Keep in mind that originally the A2's were tight fitting.
Did you order the Highwayman? What kind of leather / lining is it?

 

[Hammerklavier]

Hi Hammer. I agree with the others regarding your A2, it looks too baggy, like a big nylon bomber jacket. Ofcourse if you are after this fit then it's ok. Keep in mind that originally the A2's were tight fitting.
Did you order the Highwayman? What kind of leather / lining is it?

I am waiting for stock highwayman in my size, don't want wait 2 months

 

[Harris HTM]

I am waiting for stock highwayman in my size, don't want wait 2 months

Nice, did you order it from Aero?

 

[Hammerklavier]

Is stock aero returnable? Thanks

 

[Harris HTM]

Is stock aero returnable? Thanks

I don't know, contact them to be sure before you remove the tags and wear it outside. What colour did you get?

 

[Hammerklavier]

No, I am still waiting for one with warmer lining, not sure the cotton lining will keep me warm, sure, I will email them