A Young Problem.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:47 pm

Hi there all Gearheads!

Here's my problem:

For a long time i have consider about wich Fedora i shall buy and i was talking to Agent5 on the Indy-Chat and i wonder now:
I'm sure going to grow out of my Fedora if i buy one. But wich shall i buy?
I have get tip about Akubra Fed. And AB. and if i buy one, Shall i buy one a size bigger?

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:50 pm

hmmm. How about a 1/4 size larger? Fedora would probably be best qualified to know how much your head would potentially grow.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:52 pm

For all to know, I'm 14!

The Akubra seems very good.

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:55 pm

The Akubra is a good hat. I have the Akubra Federation Deluxe. 9 months going strong with no color fading or taper. Here it is as of a week ago.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:02 pm

Nice hat you got there Feraud!

Serial Hero · Post by **Serial Hero** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:08 pm

I don't think my hat size changed since I was about 16.

I’m glad to here you grew into your large cranium.

He was like an orange on a toothpick.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:09 pm

Pagey wrote:It is a good hat if you want a general Indy look. It's only a problem if you are a Raiders nut (like me). It's not the right shape to look accurate.

So,What would you recommend for the best Raiders hat?

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:11 pm

Thank you Indy_Railok. I do not baby the hat and it has held up very well. It is well worth the money and grows more comfortable with use.

Serial Hero · Post by **Serial Hero** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:12 pm

Sorry, couldn’t help my self. It’s not every day you get to quote those lines.

Now go cry yourself to sleep, on your huge pillow!

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:12 pm

Feraud wrote:Thank you Indy_Railok. I do not baby the hat and it has held up very well. It is well worth the money and grows more comfortable with use.

Now i have more to think about.

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:14 pm

Indy_Railok wrote:
Pagey wrote:It is a good hat if you want a general Indy look. It's only a problem if you are a Raiders nut (like me). It's not the right shape to look accurate.

So,What would you recommend for the best Raiders hat?

Imho, the AB has an incredible look! I am planning to get one in the near future.

Some guys can work wonders with the Akubra. It all depends on your budget and needs.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:18 pm

Well, for your predicament, I'd almost say go with the Akubra. However, if you do want a dead on Raiders look as discussed, then you might want to consider the rabbit AdventureBilt. The Akubra is a good hat at a great price, especially if you need to cap your expenses, but the AB rabbit is also an excellent choice if the screen accuracy is your biggest concern.

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binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:58 pm

Okay, this may help a little. Here's a basic price breakdown in U.S. dollars. Shipping is extra.

Akubra Federation (Standard) - rabbit felt: $78

Akubra Federation Deluxe - "heritage" quality rabbit felt: $125

AdventureBilt - rabbit felt version: I believe C.O.W. member price is around $145

If you're going to grow out of the hat, I'd recommend a rabbit fur. Save the 100% beaver for when your head stabilizes.

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Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:03 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:If you're going to grow out of the hat, I'd recommend a rabbit fur. Save the 100% beaver for when your head stabilizes.

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I am still waiting for that to happen!

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:14 pm

So.. What have we come to at last.

Shall i buy a AB or a Akubra? Money is no problem.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:16 pm

If money is no problem then buy the AB. You will not regret it.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:08 pm

The thing is that... Maybe i shall buy a Akubra now. And then buy an AB Beaver when my head stops growing?

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:10 pm

As usual, I have to recommend the rabbit AB if your really looking for a Raiders hat. Fedora sells the rabbit AB for $135 to COW members. I'm not sure how much it would cost to have it shipped to Sweden. The Akubra is a fine hat also. However, the Akubra may cost you as much as a Rabbit AB by the time you add in the shipping from Australia. My dad payed $135 for his Akubra, shipping and all. For $10 more I was able to get an AB. So before you decide on a hat you may want to check out the shipping cost.

P.S. After Bashing both my AB and my dad's Akubra, I can attest to the fact that only the AB can give you the closest Raiders look. The Akubra is a great hat and some people like Prairie Jones have been able to get great results with it, but that seems to the exception, not the norm. Howevr, if its a ToD or LC look the Akubra will do fine.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:18 pm

Well i think i will buy the regular Akubra (No Fed.).

Maybe becuse i will wait to buy a AB to a get more money and becuse it will cost me 102 $ with shipping.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:12 pm

Railok,

Again, if money is not an issue, you really can't go wrong with the rabbit AB. (Thanks, J_Weaver for remembering the C.O.W. price of $135. I couldn't remember it exactly off hand, but I knew it wasn't any more expensive than that.

) The AB will give you the best Raiders look. However, depending on how fast your melon is expanding, you might want to go with the Akubra. But on the other side of the argument, if you get an AB and it becomes too small for you to wear, you'll get a better price for it than the Akubra if you choose to sell it for a bigger size later on.

Or, you could just get a Dorfman.

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Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:01 pm

If you're going to get a rabbit felt hat, Fedora did recommend that you get th Akubra over his own. I think he said that the Australian rabbit felt is superior to the rabbit felt that he uses, and is much more durable.
If you're 14 are need a fedora, I recommend the hat that has served me for nearly 2 years. Do yourself a favor and get the Akubra Federation (regular) for now, and when the time is right, go all out and buy the Adventurebilt beaver.
P.S. I got my first fedora when I was 14, too.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:33 pm

There you go, Railok -- advice from a peer!

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prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:40 pm

I have the Akubra and have gotten, what I consider, a decent Raiders bash out of it. You can't go wrong with it and the price is great. Like others, if the money isn't an issue, get the AB. But your head could easily grow. Even though I own an Akubra, I have been wanting an AB beaver. Fortunately, I'll be ordering one tomorrow. Look out Pagey. I'll have a new hat for the contest(which I will bash using mostly your recommendations)

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:49 pm

In my case my head stretched out and did not get bigger width wise. Ive had the same akubra for a long time, and Its showing no signs of stopping. If your getting your first hat deffinatly go with an akubra.
Adam

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:04 am

I have decided me now.

I will go with Ghos7a55assin tip and buy a Regular Akubra. And then when the time has come, I will become a proud owner of an AB.

Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:34 am

Glad to be of service! (Hear that, Renderking Fisk!? Still the best hat!)

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:58 pm

Sounds like a good plan, Railok!

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Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:59 pm

Yes, I know.

I need a grey one too match my suit...

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:32 pm

Glad to see my sentiments were echoed. I think it's the best move under your circumstances. You'll be plenty happy with your Fed after you get a bash in you like. They're good hats for the money. Once you wear it in a bit you'll feel it getting tighter as it begins to grow and you'll have to start wearing the hat a little higher up on your head. . Then you'll start to see the little nuances of the hat come to life.

There is a general age your head will stop growing so I'll reiterate my advice and see if you can talk to a hatter or a doctor at some point to find that out. At least, that's what I'd do.

Good luck, son.

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