Hi Lee. I had the same problems. Either the shoulders are square or tight, depending on the contract. As a result, I bought a lot and sold everything, now keep only one very old Alpha, which may not be as warm, but very comfy.Well that didn’t quite turn out as planned, Lancer N-3B XL fitted across the shoulders but drown the rest of me, tried the same in a Large, fine in the torso but tight across the shoulders. Not too keen on the nylon and cotton mix of the shell, would prefer an all nylon shell. Had an XL N-3A times back that was a good fit but in a poor state, might look for an early N-3B or a decent repro.
Maybe the solution to your problem is to try out an original N-2b jacket. The short waisted version of the N-3b. It may fit differently without such a baggie torso or the shoulders may work better for you.Well that didn’t quite turn out as planned, Lancer N-3B XL fitted across the shoulders but drown the rest of me, tried the same in a Large, fine in the torso but tight across the shoulders. Not too keen on the nylon and cotton mix of the shell, would prefer an all nylon shell. Had an XL N-3A times back that was a good fit but in a poor state, might look for an early N-3B or a decent repro.
Maybe the solution to your problem is to try out an original N-2b jacket. The short waisted version of the N-3b. It may fit differently without such a baggie torso or the shoulders may work better for you.
Thanks, loathe to spend out on lots of trial and error N-3B’s..too much money goes on shipping returns or sell on’s. Did see a decent Masland N-3A up for grabs on eBay but with shipping and import tax it would have rushed me about £600 which is big money for a parka, I know it would fit from prior experience but crazy $$$$. Alpha USA made N-3B repro’s crop up from time to time on eBay for cheap..might have a pop at one of those.Hi Lee. I had the same problems. Either the shoulders are square or tight, depending on the contract. As a result, I bought a lot and sold everything, now keep only one very old Alpha, which may not be as warm, but very comfy.
Sorry Dani, had a lot of work and I could not pay attention to the forum. Yes, I've purchased a NOS 1970 n-3b parka with coyote fur, 100% wool interlining made by Skyline Clothing Corporation. Don't know if the shell is 100% nylon. Do anybody knows it?Hey Eamenos,
Did you find your N-3? Plz post a pic?
Dany
From the little I know about N-3B manufactures, Skyline Clothing is a decent maker. Southern Athletic is also one of the better makers of N-3Bs .Sorry Dani, had a lot of work and I could not pay attention to the forum. Yes, I've purchased a NOS 1970 n-3b parka with coyote fur, 100% wool interlining made by Skyline Clothing Corporation. Don't know if the shell is 100% nylon. Do anybody knows it?
When it arrives at home, I'm gonna post pictures of it.
Sweet parka, looks like a mix on the shell from my tablet screen. I’d be very happy with that
I bought the jacket because of the cold winters use to do here in a part of Catalonia, where temperatures can reach -10°C plus blowing wind. What was most important to me was the interlining. I'm not going to use it in the snow or if it is raining. Are these jackets 100% waterproof, or the only ones are the 100% nylon shell?Sweet parka, looks like a mix on the shell from my tablet screen. I’d be very happy with that
A couple years ago I took mine to a dry cleaner who looked it over and didn't want to chance it.Also, does anyone have advice about getting them cleaned? I would imagine the mix of materials (nylon shell, fur hood trim, and wool interlining) could make cleaning a nightmare. I think I have already encountered a couple of jackets where the wool interlining shrank inside the jacket due to improper cleaning.