Club Obi Wan

lantzn wrote:I also notice my hat fits quite a bit looser just after a haircut.
It's amazing how much hair will fill up the gap.

I was thinking the same thing. It has been a while since I got a haircut.

Anyway, now that I can get it on my head, I am really happy with the look. I was skeptical as to whether I could pull off the Indy hat, but I guess I just did not have the right hat.

Beautiful hat Jedirun!

It honestly was meant for you - the brim widths are perfectly dimensioned for your facial type.

There are some people you just can tell belong in a hat and you fit that bill perfectly.

Congrats and wear it well my friend!

IndyRiv wrote:Beautiful hat Jedirun!

It honestly was meant for you - the brim widths are perfectly dimensioned for your facial type.

There are some people you just can tell belong in a hat and you fit that bill perfectly.

Congrats and wear it well my friend!

Thank you very much IndyRiv. I have barely taken it off since it stretched out enough to fit me well.

I am extremely happy with the hat, as well as the buying experience. Like you said, I don't think a hat with Harrison Ford's dimensions would look good on me with my small head.

I am really lucky you put this up in the Bazaar.




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- Dr. Jones

Here is the Adventurebilt this past Friday at Bondcliff in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The exact middle of the 18.2 mile hike from 7:45am to 4:55pm. I have been wearing my Adventurebilt for all of my hikes since before they were called Adventurebilts - and thought you would enjoy seeing it in the field.

It sure is worth it - once you get there. Other than a few fellow hikers, there are zero distractions that do not have four legs. No cell phone service, either.

I have to hike Bond and West Bond to cross them off the list. Owl's Head too, so I am going to the Pemigewasset Wilderness once again in a few weeks. I am considering going in the back way via Zealand. Slightly less miles and no Death March at the end. And I will leave at about 2:00 am to get there at a reasonable time. And I will stock up on GU this time too.

I wore my Adventurebilt at Disneyland today.

Here I am at Temple of the Forbidden Eye. I got one "Nice hat" from an attendant while on my way in.



Sorry for the quality of the picture. My 8 year old took it with my iPhone.

Later in the day a funny (to me) thing happened.

As I was getting on Star Tours one of the attendants said "Have a nice flight Dr. Jones." For a second I wondered how he knew me, since that is my real name, until I remembered what hat I was wearing.


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- Dr. Jones

By the way, the bash in my hat does not line up with the liner or the seam in the back of the sweat band.

Is it common to bash a Crystal Skull style hat with a turn?

I thought that was just a Raiders thing, but maybe I missed something in my reading.


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- Dr. Jones

All of my Crystal Skull hats now have a turn in them because the shape of my head made it form that way.

jnicktem wrote:All of my Crystal Skull hats now have a turn in them because the shape of my head made it form that way.

All my Crystal Skull hats!!!????

Ian

Yeah... there's a couple of them now.

Here is my Adventurebilt Raiders I have had for years and years. I'll try to find the paperwork on this lid. I'm curious to know how long I've owned it.

Might want to check the back side of the sweatband. It might be dated.

Sadly no date on the flip side. I just blocked it the other day. Any thoughts?

Bogie1943 wrote:Here is my Adventurebilt Raiders I have had for years and years. I'll try to find the paperwork on this lid. I'm curious to know how long I've owned it.

I love the character of this hat. This is a beauty of a fedora.

beaverlid wrote:

Bogie1943 wrote:Here is my Adventurebilt Raiders I have had for years and years. I'll try to find the paperwork on this lid. I'm curious to know how long I've owned it.

I love the character of this hat. This is a beauty of a fedora.

+1 The swoop of the brim is great, I like the that the ribbon looks well worn-in, and the crown is excellent. A great hat--it suits you!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

Just a question for Nebraska. Did your AB need a reblock due to taper etc, or was it because you wanted the new look? I know you put it through a lot so I wouldn't be supprised if it did loose a bit of shape.
Ian

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Ian wrote:Just a question for Nebraska. Did your AB need a reblock due to taper etc, or was it because you wanted the new look? I know you put it through a lot so I wouldn't be supprised if it did loose a bit of shape.
Ian

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I got it reblocked partially due to constantly finagling the pinch (I tried out a Raiders pinch once after it was in a rainstorm, and then trying to get it back to CS pinch after that), partially for a cleaning, too, and partially for some slight tapering. After bonking it on the roof of the Hezekiah water tunnel underneath Jerusalem, as well as having tarps come down on me several times over 3 seasons of digging--not to mention the extreme heat I put it through (and sweating in it), it was getting a slight taper at the top. See what you think--here are some pics of it the months before it was re-blocked:


Pre-reblock-- December 2010:


As you can see, even after the abuse but before the re-block, it was still a great Indy fedora.

But post-re-block:


With the cleaning, re-block, and getting such a great brim shape out of this, Steve's work just can't be beat!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

Thanks Nebraska.
To be honest, I can't see taper in the pre reblock shots, but the new shape is obvious. Looks great and just goes to prove how tough these lids really are.

Ian

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The weather has finally started to cool down, so I pulled this out of the closet the other day to get some air.

Ahhh the mercury lid....I never get tired of seeing that....

Stunning photos of you as well...that lid just compliments them....Strider ever get to wear it?

Ian

He had his chance! Now it resides under my care.

TheSavoryTrim wrote:He had his chance! Now it resides under my care.

Made for each other

Ian

I wear it once in a blue moon.

Went for a hike today...

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Here's one.
Walking up the path to the base of Mt. Rushmore. My boy snapped the shot.



You can see here how much it's faded. I like the salt stains too.


C

Lookin' good, Chris! Love the photos!

Daren Henry W

Bruce Wayne wrote:Went for a hike today...

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Cool beans. I love hiking!

Hey Guys and Girls...

Been a little while since I posted, thought I'd share some pics of my CS AB that Steve built back in '09 for me. I was in NYC to see the tree and do some Christmas shopping. Saw a ton of fedoras while i was there too!

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Thanks for the well-needed bump, Indy35!!!
And that fedora is looking good!

Canasta-that is one kickin fedora. Love the shape on it. You wear it well.

Gorak wrote:Canasta-that is one kickin fedora. Love the shape on it. You wear it well.

I second that, Canasta. Indy35, you've also got a great looking AB there--it suits you.

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

Just wanted to share what Santa left under the tree this year!

Adventurebilt Rabbit Raiders

Fitch wrote:Just wanted to share what Santa left under the tree this year!

Adventurebilt Rabbit Raiders

Fitch, that is a very handsome looking lid there! Wear it in good health!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

I'll second that! Amazing looking lid. Congrats!

Ian

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Fitch that's a beauty. I'm glad to see a hat made by Steve recently show up because it means he's feeling better again! Good health AND welbeing to Steve.

Fitch, What a great looking hat!
cheers
Stones

Fitch wrote:Just wanted to share what Santa left under the tree this year!

Adventurebilt Rabbit Raiders

Gorgeous hat!

Well, I pulled my old Akubra Fed4 out of the box the other day and had a bit of a shock.
I guess wearing it in the rain all day at the 2011 QM summit last November caused the hat to shrink and taper. I gave it a c-bash to get rid of the taper, and it looks decent enough to wear, but, it just isn't an Indy hat any more.

I was getting ready to order another Fed4, when I decided to give the Cairo Bazaar a look.
When I saw an add titled "AB for the price of an Akubra", I took it as a sign.
Thanks to Indiana Jeff, I am now the proud owner of an AdventureBilt "Rabbit Raiders".


After much tweaking, a little steam and a few cussing fits, I think I've got it where I want it.




Since I was going for an "Idol Grab" bash, I thought I'd have some fun...

Looks great, kwad! Much better to be sitting on your head than in a box in my closet.

Wear it in good health.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

kwad, that AB looks perfect on ya!
Definitely a dead-on fit for you, too... Everytihng about this pairing looks just right!
Congratulations on a great purchase!

Thanks Jeff, I'll treasure this hat forever!

Thanks Mitch. I think you are right, everything just clicked. It was meant to be.
(What does Hollowpond call it? Ick free? )

That Adventurebilt looks very sharp on you--what a great find (and a great person from whom to get it ). Look forward to seeing it sometime, perhaps a whip "cracktice" sometime. Congratulations!

Thanks NS!
I'll definately be wearing it to "cracktice" (I love the new word you came up with )

Nebraska Schulte wrote:That Adventurebilt looks very sharp on you--what a great find (and a great person from whom to get it ).

You flatter me, sir.


"Cracktice" new to the lexicon!

Regards,


Indiana Jeff

To give credit where credit is due, Anything Goes actually termed "cracktice." Maybe it'll catch on...

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

That's a great-looking lid, kwad!

I would love to get in a little cracktice with you guys.

Kwad - Great Looking AB. You got a great deal there. Do you know what year the hat was made?

cheers

Stones

Stones,

I checked the sweatband and it reads "Resized 4/30/10".
Unfortunately, there is no birthday written inside.

Oildale,

If you are in SoCal, you should come join us!

Orange County. Put me on the notify list and I'll see if I can make it. Thanks!

Jeez, now I'll have to get a quality whip so I don't embarrass myself...

Great hat, kwad. Looks great from every angle.