William G.
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Oooh, that may go on my want list.
Thank you. I think this is what I've been wanting for a year and a half and didn't realize it.
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THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
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Oooh, that may go on my want list.
Thank you. I think this is what I've been wanting for a year and a half and didn't realize it.
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Their selection of Sunbody hats is a little limited because they sell a variety of products but, if they have the style you want in the size you need, between their pricing and their customer service Monavillecowboy and One 2 Mini Ranch can't be beat in my opinion.
If you're used to wearing hats with narrower brims 2-3/4" can be a little intimidating at first, but you'll soon get used to it. I think the brim width and the crown shape suit you very well!
William G.
One of the Regulars
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Thank you so much, I appreciate it! You're right, the bigger brim can be intimidating, but the extra shade (or rain protection, as is the case today) is so nice.
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Most of us (if not all of us) have been there, going through the process of figuring out which hat styles and brim widths are "right" or "wrong" for us. I started out wearing an Akubra Fed IV, which has a brim width on the sides of 2-1/2". When I got my first Akubra Campdraft with it's 2-7/8" brim, I thought it was far too wide for me. But after wearing it for a few days I got used to it, and it didn't seem so bad. Then I switched back to my Fed IV, and my first thought was about how tiny the brim looked.
Now I switch back and forth and don't even notice the difference.
Michael R.
Call Me a Cab
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Most of us (if not all of us) have been there, going through the process of figuring out which hat styles and brim widths are "right" or "wrong" for us. I started out wearing an Akubra Fed IV, which has a brim width on the sides of 2-1/2". When I got my first Akubra Campdraft with it's 2-7/8" brim, I thought it was far too wide for me. But after wearing it for a few days I got used to it, and it didn't seem so bad. Then I switched back to my Fed IV, and my first thought was about how tiny the brim looked.
I have that problem still Al . I put the Strat on and it seems like my face is too big , so I opt for my normal Sombrero . Guess I need to toughen up and just Do It , its just what you're used to . For a short Brim I go with the Camp Draft , but I have plans for the OR's . I want to blow them out and perform the Official FL Crease and see how I like them . Its chilly here today . Seems like it was summer yesterday , and for a few days there . I had straw on my mind , but they're on standby waiting for the right day . Only thing , my straws are Joao Approved . Capiche' ?
Monavillecowboy
One of the Regulars
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- Monaville, TX
You're Welcome William! Looks like you got it to fit just fine.Got my Sunbody fedora today. Thank you Monavillecowboy! It's exactly what I expected, came super fast, and the sizing tape is a nice bonus! I'm very happy. Got it shaped in the shower and I've been wearing it all day.
A couple of surprises: Val's sun body is a 7 1/2 and it has stretched up a size. Her hat is sectioned (for lack of a better word), so maybe that's why hers stretched. I don't think this one will stretch, but I've been tugging and pulling on it while it's wet to see and there's not much give. Also, the brim is 2 3/4 inch all the way around. At first I thought it was too big (because I've always thought my Akubra Balmoral was too big), but the structure and the color are perfect. This is the happiest I've been with any of my hats. I absolutely love it.
You'll find that the brims will tend to vary. These are handmade by a number of individuals in Guatemala.
They are not exactly ISO Certified.
Enjoy!
Monavillecowboy
One of the Regulars
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- Monaville, TX
I just took a look at it online and may order a few.
Any comments on whether it would be better with or without eyelets?
runningbare
New in Town
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- n.w.florida
If I didn't already have 5 sunbody hats I would get one with vent holes..
Monavillecowboy
One of the Regulars
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- Monaville, TX
Since the Vented OR is doing so well I'm thinking that the eyelets would be the way to go.
I guess I'll order a few next week and see what happens.
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Another attempt at adding some panache to my Sunbody:
Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
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Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
I like it a lot! Did you make the pug?
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Thank you gents, I guess it stays. No Bob, I found it on Amazon; for $11 and change shipped, I figured it was easier than trying to figure out how to make one myself.
Scooterz
Practically Family
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Another attempt at adding some panache to my Sunbody:
Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
Yep like it!
William G.
One of the Regulars
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Another attempt at adding some panache to my Sunbody:
Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
Totally changes the look of the hat in a very good way. I barely recognize that it's the same hat I got. Nice job!
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Thank you Gents! Funny how such a simple change can do that to a hat.
Redshoes51
One of the Regulars
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- Mississippi Delta
Another attempt at adding some panache to my Sunbody:
Opinions? Give it to me straight, I can take it.
That band is killer... I love it!
~shoes~
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Thank you! I'd like to take credit, but all I did was pay for it.
