Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Flight Jacket Season!
Woops! Until I got some great comments over the weekend, I didn't realize how long it had been since I last updated!! My apologies. - life just got in the way.
But now it is fall, the weather is getting colder which is great! It's the perfect time to break those leather jackets out of storage, and to see other good looking guys wearing them around too!
I recently got a new G-1 as well. A cheap Ebay find, but it was brand new with tags. It's an Avirex, which I understand is now going to be something of a collectors item, given that Avirex was bought out, and now makes the jackets under the label "The Cockpit." (see some Cockpit jackets here... not sure how they measure up, any comments?) By the way, over at U.S. Wings, flight jackets are 15% for the upcoming holidays. May buy myself another jacket, or of course you can buy one for me, ha!
Also, sort of related, I am a member of a male fetish oriented website called GearFetish. This site is great, if you are so inclined, I reccomend joining! There you can meet guys into all sorts of things: flight jackets, flight suits, football and sports gear, leather, you pretty much name it.
And now, a few words of A-2 jacket wisdom I found...
"Men shrug on the A2 flight jacket and in an instant they're suave, debonair, authoritative. Women slip on supple leather and they're svelte, sassy, chic. Why? Because they're wearing a piece of history. In the air, on a motorcycle, at a racetrack or doing the downtown thing—the A2 bomber jacket is probably the most recognizable jacket in the history of the United States.
For more than 50 years, the A-2 has brought us the daring exploits of brave men and strong women. It has warmed the backs of General Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers and made average folks feel like a million bucks on a Saturday night. As American as Harley Davidson motorcycles, Corvette sports cars and Cessna airplanes, the A-2 is still looking good as it enters the new millenium as an always rising star!"
But now it is fall, the weather is getting colder which is great! It's the perfect time to break those leather jackets out of storage, and to see other good looking guys wearing them around too!
I recently got a new G-1 as well. A cheap Ebay find, but it was brand new with tags. It's an Avirex, which I understand is now going to be something of a collectors item, given that Avirex was bought out, and now makes the jackets under the label "The Cockpit." (see some Cockpit jackets here... not sure how they measure up, any comments?) By the way, over at U.S. Wings, flight jackets are 15% for the upcoming holidays. May buy myself another jacket, or of course you can buy one for me, ha!
Also, sort of related, I am a member of a male fetish oriented website called GearFetish. This site is great, if you are so inclined, I reccomend joining! There you can meet guys into all sorts of things: flight jackets, flight suits, football and sports gear, leather, you pretty much name it.
And now, a few words of A-2 jacket wisdom I found...
"Men shrug on the A2 flight jacket and in an instant they're suave, debonair, authoritative. Women slip on supple leather and they're svelte, sassy, chic. Why? Because they're wearing a piece of history. In the air, on a motorcycle, at a racetrack or doing the downtown thing—the A2 bomber jacket is probably the most recognizable jacket in the history of the United States.
For more than 50 years, the A-2 has brought us the daring exploits of brave men and strong women. It has warmed the backs of General Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers and made average folks feel like a million bucks on a Saturday night. As American as Harley Davidson motorcycles, Corvette sports cars and Cessna airplanes, the A-2 is still looking good as it enters the new millenium as an always rising star!"
Monday, May 22, 2006
U.S. Authentic HH A-2
So, this week I purchsed my first horsehide A-2 jacket, which I'm really excited about. I got it for a steal, brand new, on Ebay. It's a U.S. Authentic A-2 jacket, in russet horsehide. When I get it, I will post pictures.
Friday, April 28, 2006
The Top Gun Issue
I've been neglecting this blog, and I apologize. Been busy with plenty of things, but decided today to start a discussion on my latest goal, getting a nice Top Gun style G-1 Flight Jacket.
*Please note all links on this are likely to change in the future, as retail websites often do.
The Avirex Cockpit G-1
Now that Avirex's flight jackets have become the "Cockpit" line, I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the new Top Gun Jacket, as opposed to the older style, which can still be found on Ebay occasionaly. Another place that sells this same jacket, perhaps a bit cheaper, is Gr8Gear's Avirex Top Gun. I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the distressed looking "antique lambskin" either. But what do you think?
The Top Gun Store G-1 Jacket
I'm not sure where these are made, but there are some interesting looking Top Guns (their G-1 looks like the old Avirex exactly...) and their Flying Tigers jacket looks promising too, though the jackets may or may not be cheaply made. Any thoughts?
Legendary Leathers Top Gun and Flying Tigers Jackets and
American Mystique's Flying Tiger
These all look really cool, but after emailing all the companies involved (Legendary Leathers, Ace Jackets, and American Mystique) it appears that the maker (Legendary Leathers) will not be making any more available until Fall of 2006. But all three of these websites sell the jackets, at varying prices, so do your homework. I for one am looking forward to buying one of their Flying Tigers G-1s or A-2s as soon as they become available.
*Please note all links on this are likely to change in the future, as retail websites often do.
The Avirex Cockpit G-1
Now that Avirex's flight jackets have become the "Cockpit" line, I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the new Top Gun Jacket, as opposed to the older style, which can still be found on Ebay occasionaly. Another place that sells this same jacket, perhaps a bit cheaper, is Gr8Gear's Avirex Top Gun. I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the distressed looking "antique lambskin" either. But what do you think?
The Top Gun Store G-1 Jacket
I'm not sure where these are made, but there are some interesting looking Top Guns (their G-1 looks like the old Avirex exactly...) and their Flying Tigers jacket looks promising too, though the jackets may or may not be cheaply made. Any thoughts?
Legendary Leathers Top Gun and Flying Tigers Jackets and
American Mystique's Flying Tiger
These all look really cool, but after emailing all the companies involved (Legendary Leathers, Ace Jackets, and American Mystique) it appears that the maker (Legendary Leathers) will not be making any more available until Fall of 2006. But all three of these websites sell the jackets, at varying prices, so do your homework. I for one am looking forward to buying one of their Flying Tigers G-1s or A-2s as soon as they become available.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Leather Flight Jacket Lovers!
Purpose
Being the first entry, I want to explain the purpose of this blog. First and formost this will be a place for guys who are into leather flight jackets, or leather bomber jackets, whichever you prefer to call them, and possibly other flight jacket styles, such as nomex jackets.
Let's face it, there's a website for almost every fetish known to man, yet thus far I have't encountered one devoted to one of my favorite fetishes; a fetish for leather flight jackets. My bomber jacket fetish goes back as far as I can remember, so here is my blog on all things flight jackets!
Flight Jacket Fetish
One aspect of this site I need to clarify is that is is directed as gay and bisexual men (though straight men, and women, certainly need not feel excluded) and if you are offended by such discussion and images, please visit another site.
Participation and Comments!
Please do not hesistate to leave your comments and thoughts at the end of posts you enjoy. Remember, this blog is what you help make it!
The A-2 Jacket
I want to start off talking about the A-2 leather jacket. More information on it's background can be found here at a great website dealing with A-2s. In short, they are the Air Force's leather flight jacket, with a history going back to World War II. I personally have always found them to be incredibly sexy on guys.
Being the first entry, I want to explain the purpose of this blog. First and formost this will be a place for guys who are into leather flight jackets, or leather bomber jackets, whichever you prefer to call them, and possibly other flight jacket styles, such as nomex jackets.
Let's face it, there's a website for almost every fetish known to man, yet thus far I have't encountered one devoted to one of my favorite fetishes; a fetish for leather flight jackets. My bomber jacket fetish goes back as far as I can remember, so here is my blog on all things flight jackets!
Flight Jacket Fetish
One aspect of this site I need to clarify is that is is directed as gay and bisexual men (though straight men, and women, certainly need not feel excluded) and if you are offended by such discussion and images, please visit another site.
Participation and Comments!
Please do not hesistate to leave your comments and thoughts at the end of posts you enjoy. Remember, this blog is what you help make it!
The A-2 Jacket
I want to start off talking about the A-2 leather jacket. More information on it's background can be found here at a great website dealing with A-2s. In short, they are the Air Force's leather flight jacket, with a history going back to World War II. I personally have always found them to be incredibly sexy on guys.
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