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Created by evlPanda > 9 months ago, 23 Dec 2013
evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
23 Dec 2013 1:06PM
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Cap? Floppy hat? Straw hat?

I tried one of those "French Legions" style caps once with the flap down the back but it made everything sound weird.

ejmack
VIC, 1308 posts
23 Dec 2013 1:18PM
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The FCS bucket style hats are pretty good. Brim not too wide that it flaps around except in high wind around 30+ And rarely comes off in a stack.

Edit : Should note, I've purchased quite a few windsurfing hats over the years... FCS bucket hat is the best I've used.

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
23 Dec 2013 12:39PM
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ejmack said...
The FCS bucket style hats are pretty good. Brim not too wide that it flaps around except in high wind around 30+ And rarely comes off in a stack.

Edit : Should note, I've purchased quite a few windsurfing hats over the years... FCS bucket hat is the best I've used.


Damn right!

gregwed
QLD, 556 posts
23 Dec 2013 2:06PM
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^^ Totally agree. Tried lots, & these are the best.

gs12
WA, 420 posts
23 Dec 2013 12:55PM
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How about a helmet?

I got Gath few years ago and it's great. Seaspecs sunnies (same as seabreeze AFAIK) fit under easily and I save lots on sunscreen since I don't have to put it all over my head

Not too hot in the summer and keeps you warm in the winter. Plus you get extra protection in case of a crash.

hardpole
WA, 608 posts
23 Dec 2013 2:06PM
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Recently bought an Oneill bucket hat after I couldnt find my Billabong one, doesn't flap around or have the side fold down over your ears like the BB one did so happy with it. even has a little pocket you could put something like a key in (I dont use that). Have a gath helmet but only wear that when Im going to hit my head (or its cold weather).

Faff
VIC, 1373 posts
23 Dec 2013 8:37PM
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Thin lycra diving hood ($12 from memory) + FCS bucket hat. Only need sunscreen on the lips, nose and cheeks. (Sunscreen is such a chore).

philn
1057 posts
24 Dec 2013 1:15AM
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Anyone tried this for sun protection?
www.quiksilver.com/

Faff
VIC, 1373 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:53AM
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philn said...
Anyone tried this for sun protection?
www.quiksilver.com/


I have the FCS version lying around somewhere. Never wore it, not kooky enough for me. Give me the Lycra hood any day.

pwatts22
NSW, 58 posts
24 Dec 2013 10:48AM
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Agree with Querty ocean and earth indocap is the best I've used and I've probably had a dozen different hats over the years, flap is removable if you dont want to use it while windsurfing.

jusavina
QLD, 1490 posts
24 Dec 2013 11:11AM
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What about a tin foil hat?

NR
WA, 517 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:52AM
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I agree, the FCS bucket hats work well. Also the FCS caps work well and seem better in stronger winds. I had a few others, billabong etc.. all too floppy for sailing.

Mark _australia
WA, 23479 posts
24 Dec 2013 1:57PM
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I like the West one as it is full wide brim (more sun protection, esp late in the day) and the front of the brim is very rigid, no flapping

BUT I am about to go off about West in another thread so hmmm...

Faff
VIC, 1373 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:03PM
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NR said..

I agree, the FCS bucket hats work well. Also the FCS caps work well and seem better in stronger winds. I had a few others, billabong etc.. all too floppy for sailing.


Concur. The FCS bucket hat is not floppy at all.

mr love
VIC, 2415 posts
25 Dec 2013 9:09AM
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Santa just gave me an FCS Bucket hat, sweet!!!

Bondalucci
VIC, 1579 posts
25 Dec 2013 10:20AM
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Screw the FCS bucket hat...
...only one "best hat" for today.














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