siddhartha
Administrator
Hey guys,
I'm thinking of picking up an ELC Roadstar jacket. Not sure yet.
I have an Aero KOTR, and a DiamondDave Buco J24, and both I like well enough, but you know how it is...I would consider selling off a couple of jackets or watches (or both) to fund. I have an ELC Hartmann that I rarely wear, and a Few A-1 that likewise gets little wear. That said:
I like the Buco J24 look overall, though I am up for suggestions. I think that the Roadstar may have thinner leather than the Aero KOTR, which is probably a good thing. The Aero is great, but not the best jacket for driving around in (I don't ride a bike anymore) due to the thickness of the leather. Also, I am back and forth on the fit-it fits well enough, but could perhaps be a bit longer in the body. Also maybe a bit slimmer in the body as well. Hard to say because the HH is quite thick, and doesn't give that much. So, in what little I know about the ELC, it may fit better overall, and have a slightly thinner, more comfortable HH.
I like the LW J24, but am not sure about another thick, thick HH jacket. That jacket would appear to be a labour of love to break in, and I might end up in the same boat as with the Aero. It looks great, and is a truer repro of the J24 (not that I'm so particular about an accurate J24 at this point) but I am not sure about the leather, and the fit again. That said, it looks great, and may be a contender.
With the current Aero KOTR that I have, wearing anything underneath is next to impossible. It is a stock sz 46, and is trim at the waist, a bit looser in the middle, and fits perfectly at my shoulders. My DD J24 is thinner HH, and about a true sz 46 overall (a little longer in the body than the Aero, a bit more room throughout, quite comfortable, and I can have a light sweatshirt underneath). For reference, I am 5'9", 180lbs, with a 34" waist. I workout about 5 days a week, and have had relatively large shoulders for my size. Thus, I am not the easiest to size for jackets, usually taking a bigger size than one might think for my height.
I am happy to listen to suggestions. I am not overly anxious to purchase the ELC, but would like to get something that I really like, and want to wear everyday. I was that way with my Aero Highwayman, before I drove everyday. Now, I wear it, but sitting in the car with that super stiff HH digging into my neck makes it less than comfortable. However, I am NOT adverse to another thick HH jacket if it's otherwise perfect, as I don't mind breaking something in. Also, the J24-type is the style that I like overall, though am happy to look at other configs in that vein as well
Thanks
Chris
I'm thinking of picking up an ELC Roadstar jacket. Not sure yet.
I have an Aero KOTR, and a DiamondDave Buco J24, and both I like well enough, but you know how it is...I would consider selling off a couple of jackets or watches (or both) to fund. I have an ELC Hartmann that I rarely wear, and a Few A-1 that likewise gets little wear. That said:
I like the Buco J24 look overall, though I am up for suggestions. I think that the Roadstar may have thinner leather than the Aero KOTR, which is probably a good thing. The Aero is great, but not the best jacket for driving around in (I don't ride a bike anymore) due to the thickness of the leather. Also, I am back and forth on the fit-it fits well enough, but could perhaps be a bit longer in the body. Also maybe a bit slimmer in the body as well. Hard to say because the HH is quite thick, and doesn't give that much. So, in what little I know about the ELC, it may fit better overall, and have a slightly thinner, more comfortable HH.
I like the LW J24, but am not sure about another thick, thick HH jacket. That jacket would appear to be a labour of love to break in, and I might end up in the same boat as with the Aero. It looks great, and is a truer repro of the J24 (not that I'm so particular about an accurate J24 at this point) but I am not sure about the leather, and the fit again. That said, it looks great, and may be a contender.
With the current Aero KOTR that I have, wearing anything underneath is next to impossible. It is a stock sz 46, and is trim at the waist, a bit looser in the middle, and fits perfectly at my shoulders. My DD J24 is thinner HH, and about a true sz 46 overall (a little longer in the body than the Aero, a bit more room throughout, quite comfortable, and I can have a light sweatshirt underneath). For reference, I am 5'9", 180lbs, with a 34" waist. I workout about 5 days a week, and have had relatively large shoulders for my size. Thus, I am not the easiest to size for jackets, usually taking a bigger size than one might think for my height.
I am happy to listen to suggestions. I am not overly anxious to purchase the ELC, but would like to get something that I really like, and want to wear everyday. I was that way with my Aero Highwayman, before I drove everyday. Now, I wear it, but sitting in the car with that super stiff HH digging into my neck makes it less than comfortable. However, I am NOT adverse to another thick HH jacket if it's otherwise perfect, as I don't mind breaking something in. Also, the J24-type is the style that I like overall, though am happy to look at other configs in that vein as well
Thanks
Chris