Indy Style Summer hat
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Indy Style Summer hat
Looking around at villagehatshop.com, I noticed some nice straw hats and a DP Cotton twill Indy hat.
I'm not sure I would want to wear a fur hat in the summer, It can get pretty hot and humid in NY. SO I was looking into a few summer hats and I was wondering what recommendations some of you had. Straw, Cotton Twill, lite wool, etc...
I'm not sure I would want to wear a fur hat in the summer, It can get pretty hot and humid in NY. SO I was looking into a few summer hats and I was wondering what recommendations some of you had. Straw, Cotton Twill, lite wool, etc...
Indiana Jones straw hat: http://www.petersbros.com/INDY_CUSTOM/Default.htm
Although personally, I'd just wear the hat in summer - maybe take out the liner to make it cooler. That's generally what I do and I'm a new yorker as well. :junior: -M
Although personally, I'd just wear the hat in summer - maybe take out the liner to make it cooler. That's generally what I do and I'm a new yorker as well. :junior: -M
Indy Straw is a great way to go, had mine on just last weekend as West Texas heats up. A little searching will provide more info, here is a link to a small thread on mine from last summer--well, minus the pics, I re-set all that stuff so maybe I'll put them back up for a little while.
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My PB straw was a life saver last summer when our temps went over 100 and stayed there. Not unusual for you folks out West, I know, but for Tennessee with high humidity, it was BRUTAL!!!
The PB straw kept me cool and protected from the sun.
If I recall in conversation with Joe last Fall, they were working on a new liner for the straw too for better ventilation, so that should be something to be asked about again before we get into warm weather.....
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The PB straw kept me cool and protected from the sun.
If I recall in conversation with Joe last Fall, they were working on a new liner for the straw too for better ventilation, so that should be something to be asked about again before we get into warm weather.....
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Just barely! I think everyone needs some sort of summer hat. The old felt can roast your head!binkmeisterRick wrote:Tim! They let you out of Monkey Rehab! Good to see you, my friend! I know Chewie also has a straw from Art which is very nice. I've seen it in person and it makes me want to save up for one.
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Uh, who's the new guy?Hemingway Jones wrote:Just barely! I think everyone needs some sort of summer hat. The old felt can roast your head!binkmeisterRick wrote:Tim! They let you out of Monkey Rehab! Good to see you, my friend! I know Chewie also has a straw from Art which is very nice. I've seen it in person and it makes me want to save up for one.
HEY HJ!!! Where in the WORLD have you been?????
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I've had luck with panama hats from Brent Black of http://brentblack.com .
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Here is my custom Panama Indy from Art Fawcett / Vintage Silhouettes alongside my Keppler fedora...
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I've had a Panama hat for years, and its indispensable for summer wear. That way not only do I stay cool, but I don't look like a complete fool walking around in a South Louisiana summer with a fur hat. Just thinking about that makes me sweat. I have done it though.
I've been trying to Belloq-bash it, but the brim is a little long to give it that sharp curl in the back.
A nice Panama and a linen suit, it kinda makes you feel like a coke dealer. I just tell people I don't know what they're talking about though.
I've been trying to Belloq-bash it, but the brim is a little long to give it that sharp curl in the back.
A nice Panama and a linen suit, it kinda makes you feel like a coke dealer. I just tell people I don't know what they're talking about though.
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Who ME????Michaelson wrote:Uh, who's the new guy?Hemingway Jones wrote:Just barely! I think everyone needs some sort of summer hat. The old felt can roast your head!binkmeisterRick wrote:Tim! They let you out of Monkey Rehab! Good to see you, my friend! I know Chewie also has a straw from Art which is very nice. I've seen it in person and it makes me want to save up for one.
HEY HJ!!! Where in the WORLD have you been?????
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My PB Indy straw is a life saver in 100° heat in the summer out here in the west too. It's ventilated enough to let a breeze flow through and cool the noggin. I think Arkansas Russell can attest to this also, since he like the image of my Indy straw at Disneyland so much he used it as an avatar. And then got one himself.
It's a great summer hat all the way around.
BTW, welcome back Tim!
Cheers!
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It's a great summer hat all the way around.
BTW, welcome back Tim!
Cheers!
Dan
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IS- I can recommend highly AGAINST any type of cotton twill if heat build up is a concern! I have a cotton twill 'safari bush hat' with a wide brim bought with the intended use as a sun shielding summer hat.
Five minutes outside and I knew I had made a mistake. I may as well have wrapped a plastic garbage bag around my head! Even with large ventilation grommets, it was a heat stroke waiting to happen. I've seen that DP your talking about, and it does have a nice shape. If it was a straw it would be nice.
Bottom line, a straw of some type is the way to go for summer.
Five minutes outside and I knew I had made a mistake. I may as well have wrapped a plastic garbage bag around my head! Even with large ventilation grommets, it was a heat stroke waiting to happen. I've seen that DP your talking about, and it does have a nice shape. If it was a straw it would be nice.
Bottom line, a straw of some type is the way to go for summer.
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Whatta you guys think of this one?
http://www.villagehatshop.com/vented_outback.html
Great Price, Nice Style
http://www.villagehatshop.com/vented_outback.html
Great Price, Nice Style
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Dan you are so right!!! I love my PB Straw Indy , love it so much I have another on order [it will be creased different than the Indy style though]DanielJones wrote:My PB Indy straw is a life saver in 100° heat in the summer out here in the west too. It's ventilated enough to let a breeze flow through and cool the noggin. I think Arkansas Russell can attest to this also, since he like the image of my Indy straw at Disneyland so much he used it as an avatar. And then got one himself.
It's a great summer hat all the way around.
BTW, welcome back Tim!
Cheers!
Dan
Here is a photo of mine from last summer...
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Berkely hats sells a panama for 26 bucks plus shipping in a chocolate brown color that is pretty nice.........bought one last year, and got an ivory one this year, with brown puggaree band........not bad for the money. Oh, did I mention the brim on this hat has a dimensional cut???? 32.50, my friends, shipped to your door
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Hey, Oklahoma.
If this is the Berkley Panama you are refering to, I gotta admit, that's impressive.
http://www.berkeleyhat.com/panamahat.html
I like the fact that you have all those hat band colors to choose from.
If this is the Berkley Panama you are refering to, I gotta admit, that's impressive.
http://www.berkeleyhat.com/panamahat.html
I like the fact that you have all those hat band colors to choose from.
OT: Am I the only one who thinks this would make a great Belloq hat? http://www.berkeleyhat.com/noname32.html
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For that price... not bad at all!IndianaSolo wrote:Whatta you guys think of this one?
http://www.villagehatshop.com/vented_outback.html
Great Price, Nice Style
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The Summer look...
As ever, a GREAT LOOK there Tim.
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That brim is a little too small to give it the very dramatic roll in the back. I think that their regular, $28 Panama would be better suited, assuming that the brim is easily shapable, that is.Mulceber wrote:OT: Am I the only one who thinks this would make a great Belloq hat? http://www.berkeleyhat.com/noname32.html
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Just realized a problem with the Berkley hats, which stinks because I was REALLY liking them as an option.
The largest size is one size too small for me. I'm a 7 5/8.
Now, there's no sweatband in these hats, so would the one-size-too-small actually stretch comfortably to fit, or will it chafe and irritate my forehead?
The largest size is one size too small for me. I'm a 7 5/8.
Now, there's no sweatband in these hats, so would the one-size-too-small actually stretch comfortably to fit, or will it chafe and irritate my forehead?
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How about calling them and asking if they can do it in 7 5/8?
Mine just came in today. It's 7 1/4 and its just a wee tad bit too big. Still is very wearable as it sits just above my ears. After awhile, on my head if I'm walking, it does tend to work it's way down to where it just touches the top of my ears. I figure it will probably shrink a bit once it gets some sweat and sun on it.
It is definately not a SA indy clone as it does have some taper. But at least it has a 2 7/8 to 3 inch brim and a 5 inch crown. This hat looks really good. Especially at $30+!!
Will be taking some pics with my Camptown Fieldmaster soon and will post them.
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Mine just came in today. It's 7 1/4 and its just a wee tad bit too big. Still is very wearable as it sits just above my ears. After awhile, on my head if I'm walking, it does tend to work it's way down to where it just touches the top of my ears. I figure it will probably shrink a bit once it gets some sweat and sun on it.
It is definately not a SA indy clone as it does have some taper. But at least it has a 2 7/8 to 3 inch brim and a 5 inch crown. This hat looks really good. Especially at $30+!!
Will be taking some pics with my Camptown Fieldmaster soon and will post them.
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Thanks Dan!DanielJones wrote:My PB Indy straw is a life saver in 100° heat in the summer out here in the west too. It's ventilated enough to let a breeze flow through and cool the noggin. I think Arkansas Russell can attest to this also, since he like the image of my Indy straw at Disneyland so much he used it as an avatar. And then got one himself.
It's a great summer hat all the way around.
BTW, welcome back Tim!
Cheers!
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That PB Indy straw looks great. It looks like a Milano weave. I really like those. They're great for summer and pretty tough.
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Here's my Berkley. Natural with brown ribbon. Also Pics with my Camptown Fieldmaster for comparison.
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