Aero Board Racer Leather help

[Zetachaox]

Vicenza's pretty great. Honestly out of the samples I got the only one I didn't like was CXLHH, too stiff for my liking.

 

[MrProper]

Vicenza's pretty great. Honestly out of the samples I got the only one I didn't like was CXLHH, too stiff for my liking.

A matter of taste, but that's how I see it. I think Vicenza is the best in terms of feel, followed by CXSH, Badalassi and unfinished HH. Unfortunately, I don't know any other leathers from Aero.

 

[Zetachaox]

A matter of taste, but that's how I see it. I think Vicenza is the best in terms of feel, followed by CXSH, Badalassi and unfinished HH. Unfortunately, I don't know any other leathers from Aero.

Of course, I can see why someone would appreciate the armor-like qualities of the stiffer leathers. I haven't had a chance to make a purchase, but personally I quite enjoyed goatskin's softness and scuff resistance from playing with the samples. I know it's not the most popular choice though.

 

[MrProper]

but personally I quite enjoyed goatskin's softness and scuff resistance from playing with the samples. I know it's not the most popular choice though.

I'm not so sure about that. I think there are quite a few people who prefer the softer leather rather than the Roman leather armour.
I like something in the middle. Nothing too soft and flabby, but not too hard either. If soft, then the leather has to be thick. Vicenza is a good compromise for me. Not too thick, not too flabby, comfortable to wear.
My first FQHH was cool, but it was actually too stiff for a long time. But I'm learning ;-)
Incidentally, CXSH (at least the ones I have) are much softer than CXFQHH

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Preceisely why my Ridley was made in Steerhide, I don't think I could wear it otherwise...
It is quite slim-fitting, for sure.

 

[Cortexas]

After a six month wait my jacket finally arrived. I went with black Vicenza. I couldn’t be happier. I asked for the thickest hide available so this may not be an accurate representation of Vicenza. It’s kind of hard to explain, but the Hyde has a stiffness and softness at the same time. It is allowed it to mold to my body really nicely and really quickly. This jacket was made by Moira and I must say the stitching is really well done and really clean. I am normally a 40 chest but went with a 42 and I must say I am blown away at the shoulder mobility I have in this jacket, even without gussets. When the jacket initially arrived, I wasn’t stoked about the smell of it. It seemed to have a mild chemical smell, however that seems to have faded, and it is starting to smell more like leather. This pattern works really well for my body so now I need an aero seven! thanks to everyone on this thread who helped me build the perfect jacket for me.

 

[newtojackets]

Perfect fit. You did the right thing opting for vicenza over CXL.

Now you just need to wear a shorter t shirt underneath haha

 

[Cortexas]

Perfect fit. You did the right thing opting for vicenza over CXL.

Now you just need to wear a shorter t shirt underneath

Yes you are absolutely right. I was noticing how goofy those T-shirts look with the jacket. Starting to tuck them in and getting some shorter T-shirts is a must.

 

[Aloysius]

Jacket looks good but the shirt tail just makes me think maternity wear.

 

[Cortexas]

Jacket looks good but the shirt tail just makes me think maternity wear.

Haha you’re not wrong there.

 

[vincent29]

Hi everyone,
I'm digging up this thread a bit.
I've been looking at the J100 Board Racer; it seems a bit boxy around the back and hips to me—can anyone confirm?

 

[Rechead]

Not the answer to your question but add another in agreement, Vicenza is great. Blackened brown to my eyes is stunning.

 

[Zoro]

Hi everyone,
I'm digging up this thread a bit.
I've been looking at the J100 Board Racer; it seems a bit boxy around the back and hips to me—can anyone confirm?

Just got one, you can judge by yourself as I've put pics here.