Meet My Little Friend Arlo - Headwind Mfg Co's Aero 18775 Reproduction

[Smithy]

order a Combat Clone from GW.

Well said Jeff.

The best and closest repro to an actual WWII produced jacket.

Plus John is straight up about wait times and is just a stand up guy. Someone that you can be happy and safe to trust your money with.

Just a lovely guy.

 

[mulceber]

Well said Jeff.

The best and closest repro to an actual WWII produced jacket.

Plus John is straight up about wait times and is just a stand up guy. Someone that you can be happy and safe to trust your money with.

Just a lovely guy.

I'll second (third?) that sentiment. It'd be a helluva lot of fun just to get coffee with JC and talk jackets.

 

[Chandler]

I'll second (third?) that sentiment. It'd be a helluva lot of fun just to get coffee with JC and talk jackets.

You mean you haven't?

Honestly, I missed my chance because of a lake effect snow storm. But never say never.

 

[ZuZu]

I'll second (third?) that sentiment. It'd be a helluva lot of fun just to get coffee with JC and talk jackets.

In the old days it was like doing drugs- talking and comparing and theorizing for hours on end. Nerd high heaven. Wives eye-rolling and in disbelief. And I'm clean and sober...

 

[Skyhawk]

Jay, the lining is thinner in feel than mil-spec lining, and seems to have a slightly less pronounced weave, I do have to say.

All things considered, I’m enjoying mine so far.

ETA: just did a quick check against a GW. The lining on the Headwind is not as taught, perhaps making it feel thinner.

Not complaining for the $350 vs. $800+. Haven’t tried a Platon Dubow yet but IMO the Headwind has the cut dialed in well, while the hardware (as expected) is less fancy.

Knits on the Headwind seem to be robust; and tight.

That's a great assessment Nick. The material when compared to an original I have here is a bit less tight in the weave. The material has a slightly softer feel, not exact but pretty close, especially considering the price of the jacket. The hooks are exactly the same ones used by some of the top tier companies, same with the knits. Labels are a huge leap forward compared to other bargain jackets.

 

[Skyhawk]

The Arlo's are back in stock! I am posting the links on the site today. You can PM me if you want one in the meantime and I can send an invoice.
They are also on eBay but the price is higher to cover the higher fees. Plus they charge sales tax and we don't change sales tax on the website, so it's a lot better deal to buy direct.

Regards,
Jay

 

[Socalal]

PM sent

 

[Skyhawk]

Current stock / ready to ship jackets remaining for the Aero (ARLO) 18775 contract -
1x 42
1x 44
1x 46

Restock will be in a few weeks...

 

[Skyhawk]

We now just have 1x size 42 left. Restock will be in the end of December to the first part of January. We are tanning the hides along with the hides for the Bronco.

 

[MaydayWei]

I’ve resolved to let people be happy with what they buy, and I will endeavor to seek out the jackets that check the boxes on my own personal list of requirements and expectations. My expectations remain high, and I’ve learned to lower them for others. Not just in vintage leather jacket circles, the same rules apply with food and drink, cars, etc. I have friends who will drink cheap liquor and eat junk food, and I just can’t change their minds. Let them be happy with what makes them happy.
As always, your mileage may vary. Miles per gallon efficiency may lose out to smiles per gallon joyrides. The world continues to spin (or maybe that’s just my head trying to take in social media after a hiatus?)

^ Well said. Do what you want; let others do the same. Easy.

 

[Skyhawk]

Here's a closer look at the size 42 in stock. It's ready to ship and will arrive before Christmas!
Measurements:
Chest: 23"
Shoulders:18"
Arms: 25.5"
Length: 25.5"

We are pushing the limits of what can be done on a budget A-2 and raising the bar.

Solid stitching - 8 stitches per inch

 

[bseal]

Name the dinosaur and win a prize.

 

[MauldinFan]

I’ve resolved to let people be happy with what they buy, and I will endeavor to seek out the jackets that check the boxes on my own personal list of requirements and expectations. My expectations remain high, and I’ve learned to lower them for others. Not just in vintage leather jacket circles, the same rules apply with food and drink, cars, etc. I have friends who will drink cheap liquor and eat junk food, and I just can’t change their minds. Let them be happy with what makes them happy.
As always, your mileage may vary. Miles per gallon efficiency may lose out to smiles per gallon joyrides. The world continues to spin (or maybe that’s just my head trying to take in social media after a hiatus?)

Wow, that was quite condescending.
How big of you to "let" people be happy with things you personally have judged to be beneath your personal tastes.
That's the kind of post I've heard from a couple of people as examples of why they don't come here.

 

[Chandler]

Wow, that was quite condescending.
How big of you to "let" people be happy with things you personally have judged to be beneath your personal tastes.
That's the kind of post I've heard from a couple of people as examples of why they don't come here.

Why did you edit out his first few paragraphs that set up his feelings and opinion?

 

[Silver Surfer]

say, jay, how's about a goat cable? you have access to goatskin, and there is a demand as seen in one of the recent posts. I would consider one if made correctly, and priced right. some others around here might also.

 

[Skyhawk]

All we need is someone to loan me a Cable and we're off to the races. I had one possible donor but that fell through. Coming up though, Goat Bronco, Goat Perry, Goat Dubow. I have those jackets already. We are working on a Russet Goat we are replicating off a Bronco original.

 

[Skyhawk]

The Arlo's are sold out again. Restock is in two weeks.

 

[Skyhawk]

Ok we are all stocked up again! All sizes available except 36 on the website.
Aero 18775

 

[CBI]

Jay - glad these are selling so well!!!! Congrats