I applaud the workmanship and the creativity. Bravo. I also applaud the guts to wear this thing. However, I think people look at us enough just wearing a normal fedora, I can't imagine what kind of looks you get with this. I have recieved more than a few compliments about this hat. I wore this to t...

Jimmy, I must apologize I am very sorry that I have not gotten to posting or even taking pictures of this outstanding hat. Summer in south Mississippi gets very busy. I will say that it has been worn almost everyday and has seen more than a few rain storms and is still as nice as or maybe even more ...

Jimmy,

Thanks for the explanation, always wondered what the difference was. I sometimes wish I had gotten a rabbit first just to see the difference but after the months of wearing the 100% beaver I fear this will never happen. Not that I’m upset or anything.

JPD Raiders is custom built and has the flying V ribbon bow. This has to be to me the most undervalued hat there is.

Jimmy,

That was great, looking forward to coming to your shop and meeting you.

BTW I did not vote you must decide which to leave behind......thats the part that hurts.

IndianaSolo, The one you enjoy the most, life's to short to not wear your favorite hat while you’re making memories. When I look at my hat it reminds me of Hawaii, Colorado, fishing and hunting trips, shooting competitions, social gatherings, late night bull sessions and so much more. Don’t deny you...

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I'm sure 10 of the views are me. I keep checking back for pic's

Aeris_Canon,

Thanks for the great shots of the seaplane gray.
That has to be one of the best looking gray Raiders I have seen.
I now have one on order.

swcrazyfan,

Know what you mean, I am reminded of what my mother says "A watched pot never boils"

Hope you get it soon.

TonyRush, I wear my Indy style with everything. Today Reddington short sleeve baracuda pattern shirt, 2 in 1 cargo pants with Sperry gold cup chukka's. I will more than likely zip the legs off the pants and be in shorts this afternoon. I even got a compliment on my hat and attire at the Post Office ...

If you don't get the call that means your size is not done yet. Finally being a 3xl paid off.

Got a call today from Laurie at U.S. Wings their first ones have arrived and will be shipped Monday. Should have it by Wed.

And yes I know pictures, pictures, pictures............what is that you said? PICTURES

Thanks for the info Jimmy

I was in Hawaii in Feb. and called to ask about these. I was told they had very limited sizes and 10 and on up was not available at that time and it would be 6 to 8 months before they would restock.

They used to make this boot without the toe cap and was a great boot. I have had a pair for 12+ years and they served me well. Cabela's has this one http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_812154&id=0026859812153a and I have had it for 5 year...

BendingOak wrote: I take of my fire helmet by the brim and put it on by crandling the frontpiece.

Thats how I put my hat on and take it off by the back brim.

gmarthe, I live in south Mississippi and have a Wings goat and a Limited Edition on order. The goat is great, from Oct. to May we have 35 - 50 degree mornings and 65 - 80 degree afternoons and this jacket never gets to hot to wear all day. It also sheads water like a duck. I even took this jacket to...

Went by yesterday evening and they didn't have any left. I thought I got the only one but wasn't sure. She had the bag that this post was started about and a few map case bags built like the courier bag I bought. She told me to check back and she should get some more at some point she thought. I'll...

Wraith1031 wrote:I don't think there were but will try to get by there this weekend and see.

Thanks, I really like the way it looked,

I think that hat looks great. To me it says "I have seen a few miles of rough country road, and I'm still here". Much like Indy.

Wraith1031,

Are there any more of those where you got that one?

That is one excellent hat. There must be a great deal of pride when asked who made your hat to say you did. Congrats

One more vote the 6 inch crown.

Treadwell wrote:Yes, that's also in the plan!

Come to think of it, what should I replace them with? I've never seen Aldens in person and from photos I can't tell if the laces are dark brown, or black, or what.

Dark brown, flat laces on the new runs

Just recieved a U.S. Wings sig. goat and there is no batting in it. As a matter of fact that was the first thing I checked.

Fedora, I have found that to be true for me. I have a 5 1/2 open with a center crease and if I have to pull it down I will push the crease out or at best hit the top of my head, either way it bugs the heck out of me. I have found for me a 5 3/4 to 6 open when creased to a center dent at 4 3/4 front ...

Just recieved a new pair of Alden 405's from John Wise a certified pedorthist with an office in Ridgeland, MS. The service and communiction was excellent and his prices with shipping were very reasonable. I have not had them off my feet except to sleep since I got them and I am used to custom made w...

Renderking Fisk,

Very sound advise, glad I did it that way. I can now tell a custom maker what I like and what will work for me...at least today... now ask me tomarrow, maybe a whole differant hat.

The Fed Dlx worked for me, took a little time to get used to the height of 4.75 in the front after creasing ROTLA tight pinch. But now I want all my has in a 5.5 - 6 inch open crown. While I'm at it just wanted to say thanks for all the great post on here, not only did it help me find a great hat bu...

Rambler,

Can you please post some pics?