New bill kelso A2 16160

[Davidjohn7]

Dear members,

I bought a new Bill kelso A2 16160 jacket but I believe it’s to tight. All my jackets I have are a Large, I did all the measurements required like they mention on the sight. I’ve been in contact with Pete from bill Kelso he advised me to get a few comments from a couple of professionals who own multiple A2 jackets. So it would be nice if someone can give some comment. I took a few pics some are with a hoodie some are with out. I think the size is to small and need one size larger. Especially under my arm pits it’s absolutely tight.

Thank you for your comments much appreciated.

 

[Saint-ex]

Fit looks good to me. One size up the arm will be to long IMO

 

[Davidjohn7]

Fit looks good to me. One size up the arm will be to long IMO

Even if it feels extremely tight under my arm pits? Is that normal

 

[Pilot]

Well made jacket.
IMHO the arms are Okay..the torso a tic to tight… it might distress a bit especially if you wear it in a rain shower .. but unsure how much.
Great jacket anyway.

 

[D97x7]

I think it looks fine, but I'm not the owner. The fact that you're on here asking a fit question would suggest that you aren't so maybe see if you can get something with lower arm holes perhaps, not certain which contracts do but I know some have.

 

[Kermit3D]

It looks good. The jacket might relax a little after wearing it for a while, but maybe not enough.
If you don't feel comfortable, then you may want to consider changing sizes. The problem is that the sleeves will be a little too long.
Would the solution be to choose another contract ?

However from what I understand (from John Chapman's comments on the Goodwear site), the Aero Leather 16160 contract is rather roomy in the chest... but perhaps Bill Kelso's copy does not reproduce this characteristic.

Maybe Pete (from Bill Kelso) could make a larger size with slightly shorter sleeves ?

It’s still a very nice jacket.

 

[leper-colony]

Well made jacket.
IMHO the arms are Okay..the torso a tic to tight… it might distress a bit especially if you wear it in a rain shower .. but unsure how much.
Great jacket anyway.

Are you wearing a hoodie?

 

[Dany McDonald]

Hello David,

From the images you posted, I see a fold at the chest even when relax, it is too tight. If you already feel uncomfortable especially in a t-shirt then maybe this nice BK A-2 is not for you.
Don't wait and get a replacement and enjoy this fine repro like it should.

My two cents....

 

[Davidjohn7]

Are you wearing a hoodie?

I was wearing a hoodie but also without hoodie. Both situations my armpits cuts in to my skin. I have Schott ny perfecto jacket size L which fits perfectly with and without hoodie. I know it’s a completely different jacket but still.

 

[Pilot]

Hello David,

From the images you posted, I see a fold at the chest even when relax, it is too tight. If you already feel uncomfortable especially in a t-shirt then maybe this nice BK A-2 is not for you.
Don't wait and get a replacement and enjoy this fine repro like it should.

My two cents....

Fully agree… if not it will give you a lot of sleepless nights :-(

 

[Micawber]

Too tight in the body.

Plus they were never designed for hoodies underneath.

 

[Pilot]

Too tight in the body.

Plus they were never designed for hoodies underneath.

Sooo as Pete requested and several hard horns mentioned…ask the experts… thus send it back.
Its a super great jacket BK will resell it easily.

 

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[Brettafett]

You need to size up.
It 'looks' good, but I can see its too tight and not comfortable. If its not comfortable it can be a golden goose and you'd still not wear it.

Out of interest, what is your pit to pit? And what size is your jacket?

 

[leper-colony]

It may be that you do not like the fit of that contract or the A2 pattern itself.

 

[Dany McDonald]

We here are anything but “professionals.” For many of us, the preferred term is amateur hour.

Oh... I still consider myself a newbie and try to enjoy this site for its wealth of information. I look forward to learning something new everyday and it happens.

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[Davidjohn7]

K

You need to size up.
It 'looks' good, but I can see its too tight and not comfortable. If its not comfortable it can be a golden goose and you'd still not wear it.

Out of interest, what is your pit to pit? And what size is your jacket?

the jacket is a 42 R pit to pit 21,5 inch.

 

[B-Man2]

To tight in the body but you need to loose the hoodie and then show it to us .

 

[Brettafett]

K

the jacket is a 42 R pit to pit 21,5 inch.

Yes, but what is your pit to pit chest measurement? 40"? 42"?

 

[Davidjohn7]

Yes, but what is your pit to pit chest measurement? 40"? 42"?

21,5 inch