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I'm new and I need advice
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:48 pm
by Indy2008
Ok, First off I like to say hi to all.
So here the deal.I own a disney fedora I got about 7 years ago,I never wear it ,it sits on my monitor with the first bullwhip I made(actually the only one I made)
4 months ago I bought the crushable outback indy with the 3 inch brim.Don't wear it.I don't really care for it.What I really want is a Fed 4.But is it gonna last.I don't really want to buy a 3 to 400 hat.In fear I'm gonna wreak it camping or something.Is the Fed 4 a really all around great hat.I hear their nearly indestructible.I also like the fact I get to bash it myself.Could someone give me a little push in the right direction.
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:36 pm
by binkmeisterRick
You can't go wrong with the FedIV. The Akubra hats are built to take the abuse and at a very good price, to boot. There is no need to baby the FedIV if you get it; it can take it!
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:40 pm
by Michaelson
Can't add a thing. Consider yourself 'pushed', and welcome by the way!
Regard! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:48 pm
by Michaelson
Agreed, there are great alternatives, like Ken's Camptown line...but since he were asking specifically about the Fed IV.....
Regard! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:50 pm
by nicktheguy
I agree with the above and also want to welcome you to the chaos.
You'll love it here. Your pocketbook won't
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:51 pm
by Michaelson
I don't know if JJ (Ken) is still offering this sale, as I couldn't find a cancellation, so you might want to ponder this beaver blend custom, as suggested by Web. Great hats!..
viewtopic.php?t=27062
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:55 pm
by Indiana Strones
Welcome, and go with a Fed IV!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:03 pm
by Indy2008
WOW.I posted here maybe an hour ago,I can't believe the replies I've gotten so far.Thanks
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:30 pm
by Michaelson
Hey, I can delete them if you want!
You'll find we LOVE talking 'shop' around this joint!
HIGH regard! Michaelson
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:45 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
"Talking Shop" is man-speak for "Shopping".
Anyway, there are serveral good options out there under $300, including two Akubra Federations (Reg and deluxe), Keppler, Camptown, and now the Henry by Adventurebilt.
Regarding the Federations, they are great hats. The most you should ever need is an occasional cleaning or reblock every few years (depending on what the hat goes through). I have personally owned 4 Feds, and an Akubra Campdraft (don't confuse with Camptown). I have since upgraded much of my collection, but all of them were in great condition when I sold them. Well, I sold three. I'm having trouble letting go of my last one.
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:48 pm
by Michaelson
Chewbacca Jones wrote:"Talking Shop" is man-speak for "Shopping".
It IS??!!! 8-[
Regards! Michaelson
