durability?
Moderators: Indiana Jeff, Dalexs
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
durability?
Can any of the fedoras really withstand the punishment that Indy puts them through in the movies?
-
- Legendary Adventurer
- Posts: 7011
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:21 pm
hat
hands down AB line.
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- Indiana Max
- Professor of Archaeology
- Posts: 1099
- Joined: Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:29 am
- Location: Europe/Germany/munich
- Contact:
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Then, AB it is! Thanks for your help, gentlemen. Now, can someone please direct me to a post that discusses all the measurements needed to create the perfect fedora for my height, face structure, etc. As someone pointed out in another post, we don't all look like Harrison Ford. I want a fedora that not only has the Indy look, but also looks right on me.
-
- Legendary Adventurer
- Posts: 7011
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:21 pm
hat
AB is well worth the wait and the best thing to do is talk with Steve. He will get you the right specs. for you. Be patient with him as he is very busy guy right now so it might take a little time to back to you.
- Indiana Kev
- Dig Leader
- Posts: 621
- Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:17 pm
- Location: Louisiana
- Contact:
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
-
- Professor of Archaeology
- Posts: 821
- Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:51 am
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
afrayedknot, AB is the way to go I just ordered mine, Steve said I could send him a check or go to paypal and send him the money that way. Don't forget to tell him your COW name so you can get the discount. Patience is the key, I probably won't get mine till late this year. But it will be worth the wait.
IndianaChris
IndianaChris
I'm pretty sure you have to pay up front -- that means that your PayPal account will be debited at the time you make the order. It may seem harsh to have to pay upfront for a hat you won't get for a year, but Steve and Marc's margins are thin to nonexistent. It's a bit much to expect them to invest thousands of dollars in all the raw materials for hats when they are selling them at below market prices... the lack of a decent profit margin would make an already dicey financial proposition a sure loser.
I know Steve used to do layaway, so it couldn't hurt to ask him about that option.
I know Steve used to do layaway, so it couldn't hurt to ask him about that option.
- Alan
- Laboratory Technician
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:13 pm
- Location: Away From My Old Kentucky Home
Mine was when I placed my order. Of course, you could pay him through Paypal using a credit card, but as I'm opposed to credit cards in general I couldn't personally recommend that option.that_dog wrote:I'm pretty sure you have to pay up front -- that means that your PayPal account will be debited at the time you make the order.
- Chewbacca Jones
- Legendary Adventurer
- Posts: 3878
- Joined: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:17 am
- Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse
- Contact:
- Chevalier Krak
- Dig Leader
- Posts: 503
- Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:24 pm
- Location: Out on the edge, looking for a way back in.
Here's how it worked for me. I made three or four payments over a period of several months, but got put on the list as of the date I made the first payment, not the last.I'm assuming it's worth the wait. Would it be safe to order it without having the funds at my immediate disposal? I wouldn't be charged until it was shipped, right? I mean, I just don't want to start saving for six months, order my fedora, and then wait another year for it to be shipped.
Wish I'd know about the COW discount, though. I don't remember asking for one.
-
- Legendary Adventurer
- Posts: 7011
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:21 pm
hat
The best thing is to go straight to Steve. Like I said before , give him a few days if he doesn't get back to right away. He is hit with so many phone calls, PM's and e-mails.
- IndianaLV
- Laboratory Technician
- Posts: 138
- Joined: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:47 am
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Contact:
As all the others said, AB is the way to go. Outstanding quality, perfect price, and completely handmade.
In fact they did... But we'll see that on may 22nd.Jens wrote:The "special treated" ABs and AB Deluxes can. Trust me.
afrayedknot wrote:And, as I understand it, there's probably at least a year wait on the ABs?
As far as I know the wait time is down to 8 months or so. I ordered mine in October 07, and Steve said that I'll get it to the premiere in may, or maybe before. That makes 8 months... I could be wrong, though.Indiana Max wrote:Yeah
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
AB deluxe is made using better materials (kangaroo-skin sweat band, for example) and is generally more expensive. Both are better than first rate though.
Bound edge means that there's a little bit of fabric sewn around the edge of the brim - it's a style choice, as far as I know there's no advantage or disadvantage to it.
"Special Treatment" is a process developed by Marc and Steve that ages the hat ahead of time and generally makes it more durable.
Honestly though, the answers to all these questions can be found on their website, or by doing a search here on COW. :junior: -IJ
Bound edge means that there's a little bit of fabric sewn around the edge of the brim - it's a style choice, as far as I know there's no advantage or disadvantage to it.
"Special Treatment" is a process developed by Marc and Steve that ages the hat ahead of time and generally makes it more durable.
Honestly though, the answers to all these questions can be found on their website, or by doing a search here on COW. :junior: -IJ
-
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:09 am
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- JulianK
- Archaeologist
- Posts: 373
- Joined: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:54 am
- Location: Gatineau (Ottawa Area), Canada
When I ordered mine last week he told me about 10 months. And yes, I sent him pics of me in my Tilley's, Fed and one without a hat. He said he'll take a look at them and try to get the hat to the proper proportions for my head/face. By the way, I also sent him length and width measurements for my head along with my hat size....couldn't hurt to have that.As far as I know the wait time is down to 8 months or so. I ordered mine in October 07, and Steve said that I'll get it to the premiere in may, or maybe before. That makes 8 months... I could be wrong, though.
- INDIANA_7
- Laboratory Technician
- Posts: 109
- Joined: Tue Jul 02, 2002 4:45 am
- Location: New York City chasing bad guys
- Contact:
Another great lid is the Akubra federation. I own a few both regular and deluxe and I have to say that this hat is built to last. No taper, no discoloration, keeps it's shape, easy to maintain and I always store it crown down as it seems to reduce the possibility of taper. I don't own an AB but my experience with the Federations have been without complaints. Just my two cents.
Best regards,
Indiana_7
Best regards,
Indiana_7
- Gater
- Expeditionary Hero
- Posts: 1899
- Joined: Sat Jan 18, 2003 10:28 am
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
- Contact:
well, it seems that I7 beat me to it by about 5 minutes.
If it's a great quality hat that you're looking for, and don't want to wait for it, then a Federation Delux is a great contender, too. I have an AB and I LOVE it, but I also have the Fed D and it is my Geocaching hat, and has stood up to all of what I have thrown at it. it is tough as nails, keeps it shape, and looks great!
If you don't mind the wait, and have money to invest in a hat that'll last a lifetime, then oh yeah, make it an AB, but if it's just a sturdy and reliable fedora ye be wantin then you can't go wrong with the Fed D, either.
(altho I got spoiled, cuz Fedora bashed my FD, too! )
If it's a great quality hat that you're looking for, and don't want to wait for it, then a Federation Delux is a great contender, too. I have an AB and I LOVE it, but I also have the Fed D and it is my Geocaching hat, and has stood up to all of what I have thrown at it. it is tough as nails, keeps it shape, and looks great!
If you don't mind the wait, and have money to invest in a hat that'll last a lifetime, then oh yeah, make it an AB, but if it's just a sturdy and reliable fedora ye be wantin then you can't go wrong with the Fed D, either.
(altho I got spoiled, cuz Fedora bashed my FD, too! )
- nicktheguy
- Expeditionary Hero
- Posts: 1834
- Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2004 12:14 pm
- Location: Vancouver, Canada