B-15 Alpha replica sz 44

[Clark J]

They run big.http://cgi.ebay.com/Alpha-USA-B15-Repli ... 3efeb42bd8

 

[Clark J]

I can't believe any of you guys have picked one of these up!A great beater jacket!!!

 

[Atticus]

I've already got one and I love it. And since you posted this thread, I've even thought of buying another. But I think everyone should know...these jackets run very large. My size 44 is easily a size 50. It is much larger than any of my size 48 jackets.

AF

 

[Clark J]

I got 2!!!

 

[RudyN]

I was thinking of getting one. I wear a 44, what size do you think is the equivilent of a normal 44?

 

[deeb7]

... what size do you think is the equivilent of a normal 44?

I would look for a 42 ... I take a 40 suit jacket, and my size 38 Alpha is one of the best fitting jackets I own.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

If I didn't already own a Buzz B-15C, I'd jump all over this as these are getting harder to find. I had a Replica B-15D in 44 and it was too big, but could live with it. Also had a size 42 B-15C Mod Replica but never liked it as I preferred the non mod B-15s.

 

[hairpin151]

Danny,
Is that jet in your avitar the one that was featured in the William Holden film "Torward the Unknown" ?? Great movie if you can find it,filmed at Edwards in the 50's as I'm sure your aware.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Yes, that is the Martin XB-51 as showcased in "Toward The Unknown" as the Gilbert XF-120. Excellent movie when you can find it!!!

 

[newenglandcliff]

Polyester batting?

 

[deeb7]

Polyester batting?

No, it's a stock description ... they come with the correct, cotton backed wool interlining, and the pocket labels confirm this.

 

[newenglandcliff]

I questioned the seller and his reply was "We took that description from the Alpha website, but I looked at the labels on one of the Replicas and it says Interlining 58% wool, 42% nylon". I'm sure he meant cotton instead of nylon. The same tag on my Replicas has the word Nylon right under Cotton (but describes the shell and lining). Great price for the big guys.

 

[deeb7]

I questioned the seller ...

Incidentally he's the same seller we always bought these from, Pete ... he's good.

Now listing as belote, instead of closeoutpete.