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Akubra Overload
Ok, this is bothering me. The SR, Overlander, Cattleman and Territory share the same crown shape but are they the same overall size? My Cattleman's crown is bigger. Doesnt have the taper as my SR and measures slightly higher.- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #4,057
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Overload
I kinda wish EA put windstring eyeletts near the hatband as DM does. Makes it easy to place a simple DIY windstring for those windy days. Looks better to me without them but they are handy and I use mine fairly often. I have even cut holes in a few "beater" hats for that reason. Hate fly away...- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #4,056
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Having hats resized
So when blocking a hat larger, is the whole crown pushed into a larger block so that it doesnt cause taper? Does this cause any loss in brim width? I recall reading somewhere that sizing up will take away some brim and sizing down will add some. Is this true?? Sounds like it would be the case...- Brian Niebuhr
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Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)
Man! I just pulled back the sweat on my 7x stetsons to find the date 1-3-86 written on it. Never looked before for some reason. Cool that a date was actually written but I was sure the hat was older! The font on the sweat looks older and the felt feels better than any of my other three 7x...- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #144
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Overload
Well now I just dont know what to think. My Snowy River has a 5 1/2" open crown. The Silver Spur sure looks like a much taller crown to me even when creased. I was thinking it had a 6 1/2" crown. No facts to back that up though, just from the looks of it. I wish these dealers would care a little...- Brian Niebuhr
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Akubra Overload
I ordered sandtone fawn. I think that the pic you posted is this color. So hard to tell how it will actually look. I was just going to wait and see.- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #4,045
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Overload
The Snowy River's crown is pretty low. The only thing I don't like about it actully. I ordered the Silver Spur for the reason you gave: higher crown and no holes. Note that it comes with an open crown. I emailed EA about that because the measurements they gave seemed too low for an open crown...- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #4,044
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Akubra Overload
Three month waiting on a Boss of the plains and a Silver Spur from EA. Should be here around Christmas or soon after. What more could you ask for than an Akubra for Christmas? How about two!- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #4,042
- Forum: Hats
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Western, anyone?
Hello everyone. I am new to the lounge. Thought I might fit in on this thread. A lot of my hats have an old west style to them. Some are borderline hillbilly though due to wear. (still look good to me!) I've really enjoyed the hats I've seen here and the info shared. Hope to post some pics of my...- Brian Niebuhr
- Post #1,808
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Akubra Overload
Snowy River crown height: 4" at the front pintch and 3 1/2" in the back. Mine was stiff at first but softened up with some rain and working the felt a little with my hands. Oh and hello everyone! I am new to the lounge. This is actually my first post!- Brian Niebuhr
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