I have been looking to replace my wonderful Thurlow Deerskin Jacket. Well past the end date. The padding in the elbows has melted and now leaks out the sleeve holes in hot weather. Thurlow NLA. VERY SAD. Best gloves in the world for me.
I looked into Belstaff but that's not working out. Supposedly the US only gets about 10% of the total years manufactured supply. Hard to find some to try on sizes. Still would like to have one one day.
Aerostitch is the jacket "du jour" but still would not invest that much without trying on a few. Duluth is too far for a dedicated trip this season, as it is already filled with other rides to "destinations".
Turns out that they (Aerostitch) will be in Woodbridge, VA mid April for an bit of vending and exhibit. Looks like maybe 3 days in an unleased retail space. Same weekend as Morton's Open House, I think.
I recall Aerostitch in the early 80's (?) at a RA National in VA Beach selling matching his/hers riding suits that seemed to be made from a paper like Mylar material. Couldn't really tell as we couldn't get too close as we were laughing too hard. " Who in the world would wear such a thing".
Yes that's egg on my face and Andy certainly did and still does have the last laugh.
You win Andy, so will you stop rubbing it in if you get my $800.
Charlie
I looked into Belstaff but that's not working out. Supposedly the US only gets about 10% of the total years manufactured supply. Hard to find some to try on sizes. Still would like to have one one day.
Aerostitch is the jacket "du jour" but still would not invest that much without trying on a few. Duluth is too far for a dedicated trip this season, as it is already filled with other rides to "destinations".
Turns out that they (Aerostitch) will be in Woodbridge, VA mid April for an bit of vending and exhibit. Looks like maybe 3 days in an unleased retail space. Same weekend as Morton's Open House, I think.
I recall Aerostitch in the early 80's (?) at a RA National in VA Beach selling matching his/hers riding suits that seemed to be made from a paper like Mylar material. Couldn't really tell as we couldn't get too close as we were laughing too hard. " Who in the world would wear such a thing".
Yes that's egg on my face and Andy certainly did and still does have the last laugh.
You win Andy, so will you stop rubbing it in if you get my $800.
Charlie
. I am also a big fan of Aerostich because of the quality and well thought out functionality of the gear. The people who design it RIDE. I am convinced the folks who design BMW gear either have never ridden a motorcycle or did so only for a short time. The design of the collar is a joke on anyone who rides thru heavy rain for extended periods of time. The last time I did, I really thought about how much I would like to strangle that person because I was soaked around the neck. I am going back to my Aerostich Roadcrafter! You just can't beat it for overall performance. The downside (if you care), is that you look like a dork, but the upside is you can get out of the suit quickly and your in your street clothes 
