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My Fed IV has arrived
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:40 am
by floyd1977
I received my hat yesterday and I gave it a very amateur bash and wore it to work this morning. I live in Germany and take the train and tram to work and I got a few strange looks.... I've never worn a hat like this before but I suppose I'll get used to the attention. I'll try and post some pics when I get home, maybe someone can help me with some bash tips?
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:52 am
by The Aviator
I have always wanted to use this!!lol
;0
Cheers
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:07 am
by floyd1977
I saw that one coming... Like I said, I'll try and post some pics tonight but the Euro cup is on so I might not get a round to it...
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:53 pm
by gabrielle
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:34 am
by Zombie Jones
Akubra's reputation for durability is what sold me on the Fed IV (standard). Granted, I didn't necessarily want a hat that was 100% screen-accurate, but IMO that's what I got (no disrespect intended to owners and manufacturers of the other high-quality hats available who feel theirs is more accurate).
An added bonus for me was the fact that the Fed IV has a slightly taller crown when compared to the Christy's Adventurer. I have a big melon, and even though I used a relatively shallow center/top dent the top of the hat rests gently on the top of my head when I put it on; 3/8" of an inch can make a difference.
I'm sure everyone here feels the same way about their hats, but the Fed IV was the perfect choice for me, and I couldn't be happier with it.
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:35 am
by floyd1977
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:30 pm
by morganswift
floyd, of course it all depends on what bash you're after but I'd say by the looks of it you've got more of a tear drop dent in the top than a centre dent. Also the tops of your side dents are a little low. If you're going for a Raiders bash the front pinch needs to be sharp. I'm new to bashing too but I've been following advice on here and this is a hat I recently sold which I was happy with...
Fuller's Earth optional! And of course if you're going down the Raiders route you'll need to think about 'the turn'.
Cheers
Alex
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:55 pm
by Piker
Ach! Du Leiber!! Ausgeshichnet!!!