Opinions wanted - LW G1

[Thomas Koehle]

Their reputations mean they get the biz anyway.

Truly said!

 

[SuinBruin]

Their reputations mean they get the biz anyway.

That, and the fact that most non-EU buyers don't know that their prices are VAT-inclusive, and that they don't have to pay VAT.

 

[Earloffunk]

... the old man opted for Lost Worlds ... He seems to like the website a lot.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

... the old man opted for Lost Worlds ... He seems to like the website a lot.

He'll get a far better jacket from LW than from most of the options suggested in other posts in the thread,

 

[Earloffunk]

We will see - I will try to borrow it and take some pictures and maybe a short written summary what it is like.

 

[silvio76]

Bare in mind with an original, depending on what you are able to find, and where you or your old man is situated.... If any cleaning or refurbishment needs doing; knit, zipper, lining, mouton collar etc... This can be a costly and expensive exercise... I have also had the issue with original's, of short sleeves, or should I more accurate;y say... my long arms.
Headwind's M422as are stunning and ooze quality...
Cockpit's 100 Missions and Mil-spec (these come in long sizes also) G-1s are pretty decent repros... Comfortable and well-made. Plus sleeves are a good length for a given size.
AVI LTHR (yes...) has a 55J14 repro which is not bad bang-for-the-buck. They run trim, and besides the knit, they are nice. Easy returns.

Cockpit 100 missions G-1? Is this something new? They have 100 missions A-2 and it is made of lambskin.

 

[Brettafett]

No, the Cockpit 100 Missions G-1 is an old favourite. Its goat, just aged slightly before the jacket is built. Same as the Top Gun Hero, without the patches (with some other slight differences). Very comfortable and good quality jacket. Solid. Get one of these, on one of the sales and you will score.

 

[silvio76]

No, the Cockpit 100 Missions G-1 is an old favourite. Its goat, just aged slightly before the jacket is built. Same as the Top Gun Hero, without the patches (with some other slight differences). Very comfortable and good quality jacket. Solid. Get one of these, on one of the sales and you will score.

You mean naval aviators 100 missions without patches? I have one, with patches. They do not produce it anymore (with patches).

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, www.cockpitusa.com/men/g-1-bomber-jackets/classic-naval-aviator-s-100-mission-flight-jacket-without-patches
Very nice jacket....

 

[silvio76]

Yes, www.cockpitusa.com/men/g-1-bomber-jackets/classic-naval-aviator-s-100-mission-flight-jacket-without-patches
Very nice jacket....

I have this jacket with patches, movie heroes, A-6 intruder, China lake. avenger, classic top gun. Except this i have Avirex G-1 top gun and very rare G-1 horsehide.

 

[Brettafett]

Sweet. You should do a thread with your jackets. Would be great to see them... Fit pics!

 

[silvio76]

Sweet. You should do a thread with your jackets. Would be great to see them... Fit pics!

I will do that.

 

[Earloffunk]

Anyone ever washed their jackets to age/shrink them?
https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/mavazi/item/lostworlds_009/

 

[Southoftheborder]

Anyone ever washed their jackets to age/shrink them?
https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/mavazi/item/lostworlds_009/

Lots of people have and a search here and the hat forum will turn up plenty of posts. I've wetted jackets and washed them, and even put one in the washing machine. I got good results with softening and with grain, but even though I've tried none has ever shrunk more than a fraction.

 

[Earloffunk]

Really, in a washing machine? Very interesting. Not going to try it though. I just thought the idea is very funny. Never thought of putting it into washing machine and dryer. But I will do some search.