Akubra Adventurer, stiff/hard?

[Eundercoffler]

I have been considering the Akubra Adventurer and went to a local shop that carries the Akubra brand today. Though they didn't have an Adventurer, I did look at a couple other styles and they are very stiff/hard and frankly not very comfortable. I was wondering if anyone who actually owns one can give me thier thoughts. Do you find it stiff and hard or is it more soft and plyable?
Thanks,
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[Indiana Jeff]

Not the question you asked, but be forewarned the Adventurer is not that close to a Indy fedora. Other members have gotten them and have in the end been disappointed. Not in the hat as a hat, they are good quality, but not as an Indy hat.

Here's one thread discussing them. http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f ... adventurer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Akubra does make a great Indy hat, the Federation IV, that was developed with the help of COW membership. http://hatsdirect.com/federation/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Eundercoffler]

Thanks, good info. It sounds like the Federation is a fairly soft hat (if it can be bashed without steam) not like the Akubras I was looking at. If the Adventurer is anything like the Fed, it seems like either one would work for me. I would still like to hear from someone who has one though.
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[Bigfoot]

I have one of the Akubra Adventurers from David Morgan. It is a great hat even though it is not IJ accurate. It is soft enough to crease or bash dry, yet holds it shape well.

[Eundercoffler]

Great, thank you Bigfoot, that's what I needed to know.
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[Eundercoffler]

Wound up getting one of Lee Keppler's new Beaver Brand hats. Superb, I'm glad I spent the extra money!
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[Bigfoot]

[baddates1]

Thanks, good info. It sounds like the Federation is a fairly soft hat (if it can be bashed without steam) not like the Akubras I was looking at. If the Adventurer is anything like the Fed, it seems like either one would work for me. I would still like to hear from someone who has one though.
E

I have an akubra and it is a brilliant hat(personally, I want a Penman). They are great indy hats the ONLY inaccuracy about it 're the length of the side brim and how tall the crown is(am I right??).
Hope this helps.

[Jay1138]

Wound up getting one of Lee Keppler's new Beaver Brand hats. Superb, I'm glad I spent the extra money!
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Congrats man!

I own the Akubra Federation IV. Incredibly nice hat.

[Michaelson]

They are great indy hats the ONLY inaccuracy about it 're the length of the side brim and how tall the crown is(am I right??).
Hope this helps.

No more right than the fact Indy and Mac were stuffed in a packed truck of an Army painted 1949 Ford Deluxe, not a Studebaker, but that's just nitpicking I guess.

Regards! Michaelson

[Eundercoffler]

OK, so I wound up picking up a Fed IV also. Went with the standard rabbit as I wanted the carbon gray color which wasn't available in the delux. Worked on it a bit today. I have to say it is a bit stiff for my liking. I had to put the steam to it quite a bit to shape it. I do like the hat though it is a bit tight around the front of my head (I generally wear a "long oval" but you can't get the Akubra's in long ovals to my knowledge). I am assuming that with use it will soften up a bit. I like the color, should go great with a dark colored suit!
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[baddates1]

Like maybe a adventurers shirt with pink pants, with a web belt and a gun belt and holster, with maybe a pair of alden boots with really dark brown, close to black mind you, and a wested raiders jacket? K now that is off my chest, now let's see the hat.

[BendingOak]

Thanks, good info. It sounds like the Federation is a fairly soft hat (if it can be bashed without steam) not like the Akubras I was looking at. If the Adventurer is anything like the Fed, it seems like either one would work for me. I would still like to hear from someone who has one though.
E

I have an akubra and it is a brilliant hat(personally, I want a Penman). They are great indy hats the ONLY inaccuracy about it 're the length of the side brim and how tall the crown is(am I right??).
Hope this helps.

Block shape isn't bad but you have to understand they are trying to hit all 4 movies with one offering. Can't expect that much from the block shape. Specs are again trying to cover all 4 movies.as for the stiffness. The stiffer the hat the better it will hold the crease in the begining. The thing I wish they would correct is how they see on the bow/ribbon, it's just awlful.

John

[Eundercoffler]

OK, heres a couple pics. I wasn't going for a specific Indy look, just a general indy style hat though I think it came out kind of Crystal Skull-ish. The flash washed out the side dents in some of the pictures but I think you get the idea.




And lastly

[Eundercoffler]

Wow, that last picture come out large! Sorry
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[Indiana Jeff]

Very nice. Looks completely natural on you.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff