US Authentic G-8

[Deacon211]

That is a great looking jacket! I outgrew my old G8 and had to sell it, but I enjoyed the look of it and it wore like nails.

Wear it in good health!

 

[thor]

Ok, ok, I admit it; after reading this post and seeing the photos, I decided I just HAD to have a U.S. Authentic G-8. I opted for their standard mid-brown goatskin with an extra inch in sleeve & body length. The goatskin has some great sheen and luster (nothing like their rather bland website photos) and is a very substantial weight with excellent drape. Only afew days of wear and the grain is really popping with zero break-in required. Shaul was a pleasure to deal with, answering all my e-mail inquiries in a timely, professional manner. This is a great spring/fall jacket. Thank you @Hypoxic

 

[Fanch]

Dynamite looking G-8!

 

[Hypoxic]

Yeah!! Very, very nice, way to sneak that one in there! Hey, I've got the Stampe all bridled and saddled and ready to go! So grab some headgear and get strapped in! Daylight's a-burnin!

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice one Thor. Never much liked that pattern until now. Kind of a variation on an Indy jacket but a more genuine looking pattern. Tempting....

 

[Hypoxic]

Me? I love the way this jacket lays along the small of the back once the side straps are adjusted, it just feels good.

 

[Deacon211]

Great looking jacket Thor! Makes me miss mine.

 

[nick123]

Nice one Thor. Never much liked that pattern until now. Kind of a variation on an Indy jacket but a more genuine looking pattern. Tempting....

+1 to tempting. I had myself on the U.S. Authentic website "configuring to buy" last night. Two total winners in this thread with the G-8.

 

[Hypoxic]

+1 to tempting. I had myself on the U.S. Authentic website "configuring to buy" last night. Two total winners in this thread with the G-8.

Shaul is really good with the test jackets; really quick turn-around times, even for me overseas. The entire process was enjoyable and went off without a hitch. For you guys State-side postage must be lightning quick. I really looked forward to each new size arriving to try out, till I got, "The One". Then I just altered it a bit.

 

[thor]

The G-8 is a great hybrid Indy/barnstormer/ersatz 1930's Navy flight jacket that is functional, stylish and has a military flair that I love. It's overall look harkens back to the golden age of aviation (1920's-1930's): open cockpit bi-planes, Pan Am Clipper flying boats, and newspaper headlines featuring the names Lindbergh or Earhart.
The US A customer service was first rate; I ordered a standard size 46 try-on jacket for sizing and once I worked out the details with Shaul regarding my preferred measurements and afew custom options, I had the custom jacket in 48 hours!

 

[nick123]

Just can't decide if I want horse and it's between the G-8 or an all black A-2. Maybe a "Felix" patch.

 

[nick123]

The G-8 is a great hybrid Indy/barnstormer/ersatz 1930's Navy flight jacket that is functional, stylish and has a military flair that I love. It's overall look harkens back to the golden age of aviation (1920's-1930's): open cockpit bi-planes, Pan Am Clipper flying boats, and newspaper headlines featuring the names Lindbergh or Earhart.
The US A customer service was first rate; I ordered a standard size 46 try-on jacket for sizing and once I worked out the details with Shaul regarding my preferred measurements and afew custom options, I had the custom jacket in 48 hours!

That is an insane turnaround time. Record set.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Thor you should show us the back - that's where this jacket pattern really has it over the Indy. A cool and slightly different twist to the half belt.

 

[thor]

Ok @Seb Lucas as soon as I get a chance I'll have my wife snap a photo of the back. And I totally agree with you; the G-8 back design is nicer than the Indy.

 

[Hypoxic]

Just can't decide if I want horse and it's between the G-8 or an all black A-2. Maybe a "Felix" patch.

Nick. If you're So.Cal. You'll probably want the goat. Being a born and raised San Diegan I can attest that the HH is a bit heavy for the region. If you're No.Cal or Mojave desert, go for the HH. And me, I prefer this G-8 over my A-2s.

 

[Hypoxic]

Ah, but at least you know you've got it! And it'll be ready and waiting for the Fall ...! Excellent. It looks great, man.

How do you like the zipper? I looks pretty robust ... is it YKK?
Thanks.

Sorry, I didn't answer this before...

The zipper is very heavy-duty brass, more so than my G-1s. I've looked for markings but don't see any. And I do like it.

 

[Stand By]

Sorry, I didn't answer this before...

The zipper is very heavy-duty brass, more so than my G-1s. I've looked for markings but don't see any. And I do like it.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[thor]

Here are two more photos of the medium goatskin G-8, front and back, "in action".

 

[thor]

 

[thor]

For the record, I'm not trying to hijack this thread first posted by @Hypoxic. Just wanted to augment his post with my G-8 purchase for maximum info sharing. I give full credit to @Hypoxic for getting me to pull the trigger on a jacket I've eyeballed for a long time. This US A G-8 is already a new favorite of mine and will get a lot of use. Thanks again!