New guy here and thanks to John at Good Wear for helping to get my account activated. I have an old Protech A2 I bought about 20 years ago. It's getting a bit snug around the middle (it's a 42) and I've been looking around for a replacement. Prior to that A2, I had a 50's era G1 that was snug from the getgo and I long ago sold that one too. I want to get one or both styles and while I admire greatly, John's passion and work, am not sure I want to devote upwards of a grand for an extremely accurate WWII style A2. I just like the styles as sportswear and every last stitch or collar point shape is not of the same concern to me as someone going for absolute authenticity.
So, other than Gibson and Barnes, whose prices are reasonable and seem to be well thought of here by many, how do we feel about Sporty's offerings? I see their A2 is imported but the G1 is said to be made in the US of "imported" materials. They are a little over $200 and have a great return policy (when I was flying, Sporty's was *the* place to shop).
I don't know who else offers something of good quality that's cut to fit well (I'm 6' and go between 185-195# depending on my personal discipline). I read very mixed things about US Wings and US Authentic. Also wondered about this G1 through Best Glide: http://www.bestglide.com/g1_navy_flight_jacket_z2108.htm
Thanks for any guidance. BTW, I did read through this forum last night to get a sense of what others thought.
Chris
So, other than Gibson and Barnes, whose prices are reasonable and seem to be well thought of here by many, how do we feel about Sporty's offerings? I see their A2 is imported but the G1 is said to be made in the US of "imported" materials. They are a little over $200 and have a great return policy (when I was flying, Sporty's was *the* place to shop).
I don't know who else offers something of good quality that's cut to fit well (I'm 6' and go between 185-195# depending on my personal discipline). I read very mixed things about US Wings and US Authentic. Also wondered about this G1 through Best Glide: http://www.bestglide.com/g1_navy_flight_jacket_z2108.htm
Thanks for any guidance. BTW, I did read through this forum last night to get a sense of what others thought.
Chris