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Avirex A-2 horsehide 90’s
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Chandler
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This for sure. The way mine is built, I don't think I could sell it for $150.
MikeyB-17
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That is a crazy unbelievable hide finish for an Avirex!
Do you still wear it? I wear mine when I feel like going all 50s -- it only fits well over a T-shirt.
To be honest, I haven’t worn it for a long time-especially since I bought my ELC A-2. I’m in a similar boat, it’s marked a 46 but it’s nowhere near it, barely a 42, but I tried it on recently and reminded myself how nice it is. I’ve lost a bit of weight, so it’s not outside the realms that it might reappear soon.
Chandler
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That's a crazy difference. I remember Avirex always advised to size up if you didn't want the "trim military fit"
and I was a 42 at the time, so got the 44 -- but it's never really felt just right.Funny thing is, I'm probably back to being closer to a 42 these days and it still doesn't feel quite right.
MikeyB-17
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I’ve been inspired to drag it out and take a few more. It’s actually a really nice jacket-has the usual Avirex too-tight waist knit, but on the whole, it deserves to be worn. Cost me £50 from Aero, BTW. Had paint on it which was a sod to get off, but it adds to the character. I’m still convinced it’s horse, despite the lack of a label. Feels too tough for lamb. Lining is nylon.
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Pa12
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I’ve stated before, my first Avirex cowhide in 84 or 85 was beautiful. I remember wearing it to my first trip to the museum in Dayton. I was blown away by how close it was to the originals. But it was just too small for me. By the time I decided to get one the right size about 4 years had passed. And the replacement just wasn’t the same. Cut and fit were spot on but the hide seemed cheap. Had I exchanged my first one right away I doubt I would ever looked at another a-2. He says years and thousands of dollars later
Chandler
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Did you replace it with another Avirex, or something else? Because 4 years hence from '85 would have been close to when I got mine -- of which the hide was nice, but fit wasn't.
As said, identity crisis.
B-Man2
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Ok … Stand by …
Pa12
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It was another Avirex. But cowhide. I think the horse came out shortly afterwards. I remember getting the catalog when the hh started and thinking, shit i wish they had that when I ordered mine. I’m guessing 89 is when the hh started.
B-Man2
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Here ya go !I’ve stated before, my first Avirex cowhide in 84 or 85 was beautiful. I remember wearing it to my first trip to the museum in Dayton. I was blown away by how close it was to the originals. But it was just too small for me. By the time I decided to get one the right size about 4 years had passed. And the replacement just wasn’t the same. Cut and fit were spot on but the hide seemed cheap. Had I exchanged my first one right away I doubt I would ever looked at another a-2. He says years and thousands of dollars later
It’s got some nice graining as well.
ties70
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Pa12
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B-Man2
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Pa12
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That’s probably closer to what I look like now
Classicman88
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Thanks! I guess from I’m hearing from everyone is this one is pretty close to what the originals were standard wise. I guess Avirex has the rep for flight jackets that are far out there vs more accurate.
Classicman88
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Wow!! Reeeeally nice color and patina….I also like the pockets shape too great jacket
B-Man2
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Avirex was the only game in town for a look alike A2 for a while . Then others followed with an eye towards accuracy of detail .
The rest of the story is history .
Pa12
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Now, but in their day they were pretty much the only game in town and produced some pretty nice jackets.
Pa12
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You text faster than me. Great minds think alike
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