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AVI LTHR's 'new' Bronco A-2 horsehide pics!
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Don't get me started on some of my vintage militaria!!!
Beaker_UK
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There is something very reassuring about all of this......
Beaker_UK
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It’s oh so close
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Brettafett
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The wait is painful lol
Beaker_UK
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Lord Flashheart
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Patient waiting is pretty much a recognised qualification round here. I’m sure it’ll be worth it
Beaker_UK
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Much excitement today as AVI’s Bronco in SB HH arrived with the added bonus of no import duty or tax
So, initial impressions of the stock size 42 with no changes are that it’s pretty much true to the size guide, if anything perhaps a little smaller in the back and chest (armpit to armpit).
In terms of details I’m impressed for the price point, the HH has nice feel and should age well. If I were to order again, I’d most likely go up to a 44 just to give a little more flex. For info 6ft 1” about 175lbs and I need to get back running!
So, initial impressions of the stock size 42 with no changes are that it’s pretty much true to the size guide, if anything perhaps a little smaller in the back and chest (armpit to armpit).
In terms of details I’m impressed for the price point, the HH has nice feel and should age well. If I were to order again, I’d most likely go up to a 44 just to give a little more flex. For info 6ft 1” about 175lbs and I need to get back running!
Brettafett
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That looks fantastic! Worth the wait, yes...
coolhandluke
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Received a size 40 russet HH Bronco from Avi today. Fit is great, but the leather finish and sleeve knits are underwhelming to the degree that I may consider returning the jacket. Can someone advise if the length on the sleeve knits look out of spec? They are 3.25" (8.25 cm) in length, which is 3/4" (1.9 cm) longer than those on my Avi Perry.
coolhandluke
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Here are a couple quick fit pics. Not sure why the collar is a little wonky in the photos as it lays fine. IMO, the hide looks cheaper than the seal finish on my HH Perry. I know that Avi uses a drum dyeing process, but the finish almost looks like a sprayed/ pigmented top coat. Maybe I'm just used to seeing aniline dyed russet jackets? Not sure if it will develop any character or if it is what it is. The length and looseness of the sleeve knits are a little bothersome, but I don't know if I'm just being overly anal.
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coolhandluke
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Thanks Burt. There is a significantly longer portion of non-tapered sleeve knit area showing on this jacket versus the other Broncos shown in this thread, so I'm assuming it's either a QC issue or something to do with the knits used on the russet jackets. I wasn't sure if this was a non-issue as I am relatively green as to what is or isn't "correct" on repro A2's.
If I send it back, it will be for a refund. I was really wanting an entry level russet jacket and it looks like a Platon Dubow won't be an option for the foreseeable future.
B-Man2
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Good luck with whatever you decide .
Brettafett
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That fit looks good. You need to wear it in, to let the jacket loosen up to your form.
You can shape the collar a bit also, by wetting it a little, shaping it and then letting it air dry.
For a 'budget' A-2, you're not going to find aniline-dyed hides, or hides to compare with the higher priced jackets.
As for knits, there's no hard-&-fast 'rule', although 2.5" to 3" should be ideal.
They do look different to those on my seal. You could swop them out with a set from MASH, I've done this before.
Agree with Burt, if you dont like it, you wont like it. So, return for a refund, no harm no foul, (doen that a couple of times in the past also)... but then what do you get?
Platon's Dubow would be the perfect A-2 for the money. Really dont need anything else... IF it fits! But is it due to wait times?
Aero's having a sale on... Secondhand jacket? But what would you get for $300?
Could try 5*...
Really, need to remember AVI's jacket is 289 Euro (20% off non-EU) and Platon's 450 Euro.
Half decent second hand jackets go for more than this (and depending on your requirements/ expectations, you may have to clean and replace knits/ zippers with these also).
Id also considering letting Morten know. They are always open to suggestions and constructive criticism.
You can shape the collar a bit also, by wetting it a little, shaping it and then letting it air dry.
For a 'budget' A-2, you're not going to find aniline-dyed hides, or hides to compare with the higher priced jackets.
As for knits, there's no hard-&-fast 'rule', although 2.5" to 3" should be ideal.
They do look different to those on my seal. You could swop them out with a set from MASH, I've done this before.
Agree with Burt, if you dont like it, you wont like it. So, return for a refund, no harm no foul, (doen that a couple of times in the past also)... but then what do you get?
Platon's Dubow would be the perfect A-2 for the money. Really dont need anything else... IF it fits! But is it due to wait times?
Aero's having a sale on... Secondhand jacket? But what would you get for $300?
Could try 5*...
Really, need to remember AVI's jacket is 289 Euro (20% off non-EU) and Platon's 450 Euro.
Half decent second hand jackets go for more than this (and depending on your requirements/ expectations, you may have to clean and replace knits/ zippers with these also).
Id also considering letting Morten know. They are always open to suggestions and constructive criticism.
pierregloom
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Anyway, thanks @coolhandluke for these pictures of Avi's Bronco in russet, it really makes me want to buy one in this colour one day. I'm not an expert either, but in your pictures it looks really cool 
! And great fit !
! And great fit !
Beaker_UK
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I understand Platon has placed a temporary halt on orders after a sudden influx. I wonder what the wait times are...........
coolhandluke
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Thank you all very much for the comments. I've emailed Morten and asked to return the jacket for a refund. As Beaker mentioned, Platon is not accepting any new orders so that option is off the table for the moment. In all honesty, buying a lightly pre-owned jacket out of the classifieds may be something that I consider doing.
Please don't interpret my observations in the previous posts as any critical bashing of Avi's product. This is very much an instance of getting what you pay for. I have no illusions or expectations of receiving something on par with the appearance of aniline dyed Italian leather at this price point. If I had one suggestion, it would be to source different knits in a mid-brown color.
Please don't interpret my observations in the previous posts as any critical bashing of Avi's product. This is very much an instance of getting what you pay for. I have no illusions or expectations of receiving something on par with the appearance of aniline dyed Italian leather at this price point. If I had one suggestion, it would be to source different knits in a mid-brown color.
