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General Gps & Speed Waves Foiling Gear Reviews Lost & Found WA NSW QLD SA VIC TAS
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evlPanda
evlPanda
NSW
9207 posts
evlPanda evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
23 Dec 2013 1:06pm
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
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
ejmack ejmack
VIC, 1308 posts
23 Dec 2013 1:18pm
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
ikw777
QLD
2995 posts
ikw777 ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
23 Dec 2013 12:39pm
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
gregwed
QLD
556 posts
gregwed gregwed
QLD, 556 posts
23 Dec 2013 2:06pm
^^ Totally agree. Tried lots, & these are the best.
gs12
gs12
WA
426 posts
gs12 gs12
WA, 426 posts
23 Dec 2013 12:55pm
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
hardpole
WA
609 posts
hardpole hardpole
WA, 609 posts
23 Dec 2013 2:06pm
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
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
Faff Faff
VIC, 1417 posts
23 Dec 2013 8:37pm
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
philn
1109 posts
philn philn
1109 posts
24 Dec 2013 1:15am
Anyone tried this for sun protection?
www.quiksilver.com/
Faff
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
Faff Faff
VIC, 1417 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:53am
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
pwatts22
NSW
58 posts
pwatts22 pwatts22
NSW, 58 posts
24 Dec 2013 10:48am
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
jusavina
QLD
1504 posts
jusavina jusavina
QLD, 1504 posts
24 Dec 2013 11:11am
What about a tin foil hat?
NR
NR
WA
517 posts
NR NR
WA, 517 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:52am
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
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23647 posts
24 Dec 2013 1:57pm
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
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
Faff Faff
VIC, 1417 posts
24 Dec 2013 9:03pm
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
mr love
VIC
2421 posts
mr love mr love
VIC, 2421 posts
25 Dec 2013 9:09am
Santa just gave me an FCS Bucket hat, sweet!!!
Bondalucci
Bondalucci
VIC
1580 posts
Bondalucci Bondalucci
VIC, 1580 posts
25 Dec 2013 10:20am
Screw the FCS bucket hat...
...only one "best hat" for today.












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