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AVI LTHR Bronco updated 2019 version

Brettafett

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Hello all,
I have literally just received an email from AVI LTHR, that their updated Broncos have arrived.
These are made from a veg-tanned seal goatskin, and from the pics at least... the jackets look pretty neat and tidy. Those pocket flaps are a step up, as is the knit...
AVI recon there's been a complete revamp, new supplier etc.
Website will reflect soon, but these are now in stock and are shipping. I have a 42 on the way...
Watch this space.
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Brettafett

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I have asked... Morten recons he can't do horse with this supplier... However, the Perry IS being made by a different supplier and that WILL be in horse. Maybe he is thinking long term and testing out different suppliers. A good idea.
 

johnwayne

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Sorry guys but that collar looks so wrong, the fold in particular looks like mall jacket that even with wear I doubt will ever look right. Knit colour looks very dark too as does the seal (I believe that Bronco contract was russet anyway) - for a specific maker style it looks to me more like a house A2 IMO. Not trying to be negative but just my honest observations going by the images.
 

Brettafett

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To be fair, one can't compare these guys with GW, ELC or BK... These are Pakistan artisans (managed and directed by enthusiasts), copying and translating from a size 44 original, in the best way they know how... I guess.
I expect the AVI guys are trying to keep the jacket within 'everyman's' price range regs components and materials, and still relatively authentic and high quality.... Its a testament to their efforts that guys are even comparing this with a GW jacket :D Remember, this is under 400 Euros, posted and a GW is .... A lot, LOT more! hahaha
Lets see, will take some pics and do the review-thing when in hand.

p.s. I've personally owned three GWs, dozens of Eastman's, handled a couple of Bill Kelso's and now Platon's Dubow, plus a few originals and numerous other repros.
Have to say they are ALL up in the top game, but that BK 1755 I played with a few months ago was, well... the closest I've seen to an original in all respects. Hands down.
Factor in the price of a GW, ELC... And I can no longer see the sense of buying one now, when you can get Platon's Dubow for a fraction of the price in comp, and which is frankly, just as good as any GW I have owned.
 

Brettafett

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hahaha this is over a period of time since 2002/3
I stop myself thinking about how much this collection would be valued at today :eek:. But most of these have been buy and sell. I'm too curious.
The only jacket I still have from back the is my ELC B-10.
 

ties70

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I'm also curious, if someone has owned high end/top tier Repro flight jackets like GW etc....he won't choose other markers any more.

I have owned (and still own) GW, RMNC, ELC, AERO....and my current favourite go-to jacket is my russet FiveStar A-2...

I personally believe that I have always tried to find the "holy grail" of flight jackets, the most authentic, the best available "1942"-out-of-the-box jacket...only to notice that these do not exist....at least for me, as I am too big to wear originals.
Turns out that I am more happy with the nice, easy to wear, military-inspired jackets than with the "real deal"...

Ties
 

Brettafett

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I'm also curious, if someone has owned high end/top tier Repro flight jackets like GW etc....he won't choose other markers any more.
Well, I have... and I still want to try other makers. For one thing, I would not feel comfortable patching or painting a $1000 jacket. But, a $400 jacket, yes, but again... not interested in a mall jacket. I've come too far, learned too much.
Thats why 'Im so curious about these mid-range 'original-maker' jackets. You're getting 70-80% of the jacket, for 30% of the price. No fear of experimenting or abusing the jacket, also not too stressed if the sleeves are a touch short etc...
I have never been 100% happy with most my top tier makers jackets... for various reasons.
Personally, I won't pay those prices anymore... Platon changed the game I think... As has AVI and these other guys... They are still developing, but given time, these jackets could improve to the point of being darn good repros, even side-by-side with GW, ELC and the like.
Still searching ;)
 

Brettafett

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I have owned (and still own) GW, RMNC, ELC, AERO....and my current favourite go-to jacket is my russet FiveStar A-2...
I personally believe that I have always tried to find the "holy grail" of flight jackets, the most authentic, the best available "1942"-out-of-the-box jacket...only to notice that these do not exist....at least for me, as I am too big to wear originals.
Turns out that I am more happy with the nice, easy to wear, military-inspired jackets than with the "real deal"... Ties
100%
 

Brettafett

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Its funny, one of my most comfortable, easy-to-grab-out-the-door jackets, is my Cockpit (Government issue horsehide) A-2 that I bought off Gregg last year. Far from original-maker accurate... But I love it.
Gave it new cuffs, lining and a leather blood chit and its a keeper!
I think everyone, as some point should own a top-tier jacket though, be it a GW, ELC or BK... whatever.
 

tefouane

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This new upgrade is not made for athletic guy with long arms. If you look closer at the size chart the sleeves and the back are reduced from 1.5 centimeters...why ? I have just ordered the russet one in 44 size

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Brettafett

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Just received an email from AVI. Size 46 and 48s available...
ps I'm not the spokesman, just interested. If you want measurements pls contact AVI
 
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