Question Regarding The Adventurebilt

michaelb · Post by **michaelb** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:14 pm

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I am in the process of purchasing an Adventurebilt. I did not realize that there were two different felt thicknesses... A medium weight felt and a lightweight felt. I think I would prefer the medium, but I just wanted to check to see what others had thought and how it compares to the HJ or Akubra, etc., as far as thickness.

Any info would be appreciated because I have no idea at this time...

Thanks!

Michael B

Kaleponi Craig · Post by **Kaleponi Craig** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:20 pm

I have the medium and love it. From what i have seen posted, the lightweight might not be the best choice for an all purpose hat, such as you would need on those Peruvian adventures...KC

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:34 pm

Medium! - The lightweight is neither as screen accurate nor as "the best choice for an all purpose hat" (well put KC).

Regards,

Marc

michaelb · Post by **michaelb** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:41 pm

Great! Thanks! Just what I wanted to hear!

Michael B

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:47 pm

Just get both!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:53 pm

Agreed. The light weight is PERFECT for warm weather, where the mid weight is perfect for all other times.

I have both, and am currently wearing the light weight in this crazy warm Southern winter we're 'enjoying' at the this time.

For a one hat choice, though, mid weight is the best be all-do all AB.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:28 pm

So Steve actually offers the lighweight now? I was under the impression that he wasn't going to offer the leightweight felt. Michaelson, how does it compare to a certain Borsalino?

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:30 pm

Not sure it's the same offering, but it's a dead ringer to a match up with that Borsalino, bink.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:32 pm

Really?! So it's as thin and "impressionable" as that Bors? Steve, do you still offer this lightweight felt? It's what I've been looking for!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:35 pm

Not sure if it made his 'cut', if you know what I mean....but then his is not the pursuit of a dress hat felt, which this really is.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:37 pm

Gotcha. I remember when he was looking into a lightweight felt, but then I thought he dropped the idea and stuck with the medium weight only, so as to keep on top of his workload better. Oh, well. There I go getting my hopes up again.

michaelb · Post by **michaelb** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:37 pm

Very funny Binkmeister! I'll tell my wife you said it was ok.

And Michaelson has to add to the trouble... Although it is a tad bit warm here in NH... Does that mean Summer is going to be deadly or is this just a bizarre weather pattern for now?

I'm going to be going for the mid weight.

Thanks again!

Mike

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:41 pm

michaelb wrote: And Michaelson has to add to the trouble...Thanks again!

Mike

It's my job....it's what I do.....

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:36 pm

Hey michaelb, if you want to see one up close and personel, I live not to far from you, I have a AB that I purchased two years ago, I've tweaked it a little and I must say I love it.
I can meet you at a certain Ace hdwr at the circle on Sunday, let me know. You can also check out my Wested at the same time.
Croft.

michaelb · Post by **michaelb** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:48 am

Thanks Mr. Croft! I will PM you when I get a chance.

Michael B