Aero horsehide, vs Eastman vs Steer...

[redsox78]

Hi,

I have a newbie question, but hopefully i can make it specific enough to be useful...perhaps

I am just about to buy an Eastman A-2, but can't decide between steer and horse (it'll probably be determined by what I have to wait less for! ). What I was wondering was how both compare to Aero horsehide, and specifically in 'toughness' and whether they are lighter and more wearable in the spring - I have always found my horsehide Aero's too heavy (for me) in milder weather.

Thanks!

 

[deeb7]

I am just about to buy an Eastman A-2, but can't decide between steer and horse (it'll probably be determined by what I have to wait less for! ).

I would always go for the HH, to me, it's all part of owning an A-2 ... second choice would be goatskin.

The Eastman steerhide, and HH, would be similar weights, and would compare with Aero. That's unless you have Aero's FQHH civilian jackets.

 

[redsox78]

That's unless you have Aero's FQHH civilian jackets.

That was what I have had, so yeah, so if it's a bit lighter it's perfect.

Mind set then, thanks!

 

[deeb7]

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Mind set then, thanks!

Well that was easy ...

But I think it is the right decision, and if you ever decide to sell, the HH will always do better.

 

[Tim P]

If you want light supple horsehide, consider the Eastman Monarch.