The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

[dudewuttheheck]

Not to overly plug myself, but my video on this subject is WAAAAAAY better.

Not only that, but if guys like Superfluous were to make something on this subject, it would be even better.
That "A2" was not an A2 FFS!!!

 

[Benproof]

We see the two zip thing on 1 piece race suits. Some riders like them. Those zips are usually straight though. This is because zips do not like being curved. Might just get away with it with nylon coil zips which are a bit more tolerant but we see a lot of failed metal tooth zips where they are asked to run curves. Would probably be fine in the short term but...I bet they are a s*d to replace.

Absolutely. The time it takes to unzip the whole cow off after a race, it's a nightmare with 1 zip. I prefer them even if technical zips for technical suits are probably off the radar for most. Had a gear bag with a curved zip - they work fine and never failed. Look like train tracks which curve - train stays on the curve as well as straight lines as long as it doesn't get done too fast.

 

[John Warr]

Absolutely. The time it takes to unzip the whole cow off after a race, it's a nightmare with 1 zip. I prefer them even if technical zips for technical suits are probably off the radar for most. Had a gear bag with a curved zip - they work fine and never failed. Look like train tracks which curve - train stays on the curve as well as straight lines as long as it doesn't get done too fast.

You are quite right, bags tend to get away with it - although we have seen a couple of big cases for brass instruments where they have failed - and both times on the curve- It is on people that they tend to go. Such awkward shapes, and not always that careful. Damn them

 

[Guppy]

Not to bash anyone, but I think the title of this thread should be changed to reflect that the article it discusses is far from the ultimate guide to buying a leather jacket.

 

[John Warr]

Not to overly plug myself, but my video on this subject is WAAAAAAY better.

Not only that, but if guys like Superfluous were to make something on this subject, it would be even better.
That "A2" was not an A2 FFS!!!

I have probably posted this link before. The subject matter is heavily biased towards motorcycle leathers with a bit of info on flying kit...and I own to having an interest - it is strictly our personal view...
http://www.bysonleather.co.uk/BYSON LEATHER AboutLeathers.htm

 

[Gamma68]

After skimming this thread, I don't think the article referenced would be a great resource for my next leather jacket purchase. I am interested in picking up a military-issue A-2 to accompany my 1968 G-1. Is there a FL thread that would be a solid primer for making such a purchase? I want to be an informed buyer. Thanks.

 

[Doctor Strange]

Many of us began here!

http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/index.shtml

It's a bit out of date now, but still a fantastic resource.

 

[aswatland]

I did find the article amusing. The prices quoted are not exactly good value IMO. The A2, what can one say..........a very poor example of this iconic jacket.

 

[Gamma68]

Many of us began here!

http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/index.shtml

It's a bit out of date now, but still a fantastic resource.

Thanks. This looks like a great place for me to start.