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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SGV
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Wide brim hat recommendations?
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Hacienda Heights, CA
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How do you feel about a ball cap and a sun buff? I have a boonie hat, but even that is a bit cumbersome for my liking. I kind of remember that Outdoor Research makes some nice full brim sun hats.
This one caught my attention being waterproof and UV rated: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/ca...view/id/56718/ These are super popular in my hometown and probably your most effective choice: ![]() Last edited by Dave Legacy; 08-07-2016 at 10:12 PM. |
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Junior
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 12
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My hat of choice...wear it everytime and it works great!
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Encinitas
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Thanks! I've been wondering what brand this hat was called. Quote:
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Jaco, Costa Rica
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The only hat you will ever need, especially for the tropics.
http://www.frillneck.com.au/catalog/...age.php?pID=71
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palos Verdes
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Hats
You gotta have the right hat for the right situation...The mexican sombrero for those south of the border trips...the classic cowboy hat for trout fishing...the coolie hat for those Asian trips...and the always 'fashionable and cool' lifeguard hat for those So Cal beach trips...
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Buena Park
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How about this one...
You could get yourself a real hat and go with a greg Andrew....
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Daddeo
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: OC
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Encinitas, Ca
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Stetson
This is the one I settled on after my hat search
http://www.villagehatshop.com/produc...afari-hat.html |
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Manic for Life
Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 838
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Lost my favorite hat when I rolled in the surf once. It was a good no-name. In my embarrassment, I didn't realize my hat was missing until I was loaded up and driving away.
Damn. I hate losing favorite gear like that. I think it goes with kayak fishing. Replaced it with an "Airflo" hat made by Tilley. Look it up. It's excellent quality and they are "Insured against loss; Guaranteed for life." Keep the model number from your purchase and they'll send you another one free, for basically the cost of postage. The quality is excellent. There's a velcro pocket on the inside top for your fishing license and margarita money. Chin strap design is good for tightening down in the wind. I don't expect to have another roll in the waves, but who knows? http://www.tilley.com/us_en/ltm6-airflor.html My normal size is 7 3/8. I bought a 7 1/2 and it's still a little tight. That may have been a fluke or a mislabeled single hat rather than the norm. For this reason, it's still better to try them on for fit so you can find one that's perfect before you buy. If you're in San Diego, you can go to Village Hat Shop to try them on. I think the India St store is their main warehouse with the largest stock. EDIT: terms of "insurance against loss" seems to be evolving. I think mine was for life, 100% with no deductible. My "Airflo" looks like it was the predecessor to some other hats that split off in that category. Read the details of the warranty for any hat you are considering buying. They may be tightening down on what was once an outstanding offer.
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Carlisle
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: San Diego
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Brandon
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
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So after I finish hydrating with a couple dozen beers this is typically what I do.
![]() I majored in origami in college so I guess that helps. Best thing is that I have hundreds of these, new one each time Im on the water. Try making one of these while paddling you hobie skeptics. |
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Escondido, CA
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I know this isnt a wide brim hat, but it certainly provides full coverage without being an issue in wind. The material drys real fast if it gets wet also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Location: South OC
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That's what I have I like it a lot. |
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: SGV
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Thanks for the suggestions!
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Probably the best dressed among all of us if I might say. Maybe after a couple of beers lol. |
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