tmitchell59
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I don't know whether HH jackets were historically made of the same thickness as the FQHH jackets we're buying
I have yet to encounter a vintage HH with the weight of todays LW, Aero, heavy HH. There are some steer hides which are pretty thick and tough. Some of the sheep lined jackets get thick and heavy. I believe one of the
qualities of HH is that it works very well without bulk and thickness. A good HH jacket does not have to be heavy. I have often thought this about original A2s weight (I have never touched one). They do not look thick or heavy and how well would that work in cockpit of a plane with all the other accesories strapped on? Then think of work wear? How much work would be comfortable in a heavy HH jacket? R
I have lots of vintage jacket with original zippers over 50 years old and they work fine, smooth and easy. They just operate better.
Many of the newer jackets just don't get that much wear, so people don't have zipper problems. I buy one, start wearing it, zipping it and it breaks from use. Very frustrating on a new jacket. Difficult to find someone to stitch a heavy HH LW or Aero
Does any know where the branded Talon zippers come from? Since I have a couple of newer decent Talons I think they are not all created equal.
Terry