AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

[nkang]

Pics man, pics!!!!

Uploaded in your original AVI A2 thread

 

[Big J]

So, it's been a couple of months, since I last asked them about it, but I mailed them again to ask if they are going to make a size 48, after all, they might have received enough similar requests to make them change their minds...

But no. Same old ORDER A SIZE 46 AND SEND IT BACK IF IT DOESN'T FIT!
(I'll pick up the shipping costs shall I?)
Like I don't know what size I am!
Dudes, if your size 46 is good for my 48 inch chest, change your size tags coz your pattern grading is wrong!

 

[MeachamLake]

So, it's been a couple of months, since I last asked them about it, but I mailed them again to ask if they are going to make a size 48, after all, they might have received enough similar requests to make them change their minds...

But no. Same old ORDER A SIZE 46 AND SEND IT BACK IF IT DOESN'T FIT!
(I'll pick up the shipping costs shall I?)
Like I don't know what size I am!
Dudes, if your size 46 is good for my 48 inch chest, change your size tags coz your pattern grading is wrong!

I don't know what size you are BigJ, but I have a 45 inch chest and as you saw a few pages back the size 46 was excruciatingly tight on me. Almost like a 42! If you're a true size 48, you'd probably need a 50 based on how tight the sizes are...I've asked for bigger sizes too but they weren't interested.

They've definitely messed up the pattern grading which is a real shame based on how good the jacket was.

 

[Brettafett]

Its a shame... I wonder why.
I normally wear a size 40 (39+ inch chest) and tried both a 40 and 42, and they felt so similar. Kept the 40 and it fits me well, but is quite trim especially in the waist... (would have preferred a bit more length, but I always have this issue). Shoulders still sometimes bother me, as they feel a bit wide for the size... but then, not necessarily... dunno.
Cockpit 100 missions? They do big sizes.... costs a bit more, but also such a good jacket.

 

[Big J]

@MeachamLake, I'm a size 48, for a snug fit. For that AVG baggy look I'd need a 52 or a 54!
It's a shame because they are really good quality looking jackets.

 

[Republic_Flier]

@Brettafett I'm about your size and not sure whether to order the 40 or 42. I'm roughly 77 kgs and 5' 11". What size would you recommend?

 

[Brettafett]

Hi Flier, I don't mean to sound complicated, but its a tricky one. As I am 72kgs give or take and vary between 5'10 and 5'11 depending on who's measuring, then I would say a 42 for you. There was very little difference between the 40 and 42 I was able to compare. I will say that zipped up, the 40 is snug. Not overly so, but unless you are a trim bloke, I would err on the 42. My 40 fits fine, but in a perfect world I'd have more length on arms and body, but thats just me being fussy. The 42 has very close to the same lengths as the 40, maybe just a hair-smidgen more... But then I always have this issue, which is why I have trouble with originals. Go for the 42.

 

[Republic_Flier]

@Brettafett, Thanks for the quick reply man. I'll take your advice and go with the 42.

 

[Brettafett]

Thought I'd post this pic here of a (Korean War era?) G-1....
Hard to tell or be sure, but heck... looks so darn close to AVI's 55J14 repro.
Snug torso, slightly rolls off the shoulders, even collar looks right etc...

 

[nkang]

@Brettafett Funny I saw the same picture yesterday! Like I said, you should keep your AVI G1 It's the only leather jacket I have right now.

 

[Brettafett]

Its not going anywhere

 

[CBI]

they did a nice job on the G-1 - congrats

 

[GregGale]

Just got my size 42. I also ordered replacement knits from Larry, this is going to be a keeper!

 

[Skyhawk]

Looks good. Great fit! You are looking a bit like a skinny "Pappy" Boyington there.

 

[GregGale]

Haha, thanks Skyhawk! Hopefully my liver is in a better shape too

 

[Flightengineer]

Nice jacket, Greg.
Why 42? 40 was small?

 

[CBI]

Looks good!!! Enjoy

 

[GregGale]

Nice jacket, Greg.
Why 42? 40 was small?

Yes! The 42 has as much room in the torso as my size 40 Star a2. The 40 had none, and there were some strange stress wrinkles accross the back too. Not uncomfortable but the 42 fits better.

 

[Flightengineer]

Guys, you tempt me to buy G-1 from Morten I have the original G-1, but maybe I'll think about buying ...to have one G-1 without patches.

 

[CBI]

For folks up to the size 46 range, reasonably priced originals (G-1's) are readily available.