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MD11
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Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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 Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject: Cawboy hat questions |
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Ok, I will come out and say that I'm no rancher, far from it.. but I do ride a horse on occasion, and love to be outdoors, either hiking, hunting or bird spotting.. For a while now, I've been wanting to get a cowboy hat to replace my ugly Tilly that I use to keep cool under the AZ sun, and dry when outside in the occasional rain.
I wanted to get some advise, and looked and looked for on-line info, and there really wasn't much other than store after store selling Stetsons, Resistol, Baily, etc..
I want a top quality hat that will age well and last me a life time (I'm in my mid 30's).. I don't mind spending a lot (Stetson 100X as a limit).
Anyone care to give me some advise?
and.. Why is Beaver so important? How many X's do I need to get a lot of Beaver felt, 10, 20, 30, 100?
Lastly, will I be a "wannabe cowboy" if I wear a western hat, even though I'm no rancher?? Heck, I don't even like most country music recorded after 1970 "Today's Country" ...as an acoustic guitar fan, I do love the older stuff though!
Thanks gents..
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per
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Location: SW Alberta
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| Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Buy one that feels good when you put it on and that your spouse likes. Who cares what anyone else thinks. Better to be a wannabe than a not at all.
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Big Muddy rancher
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| Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Mackey hats in Shell Wyoming make a good hat. There are a few traditional type hat makers around, Miles City and Belle Fouche. I guess if money is no object buy the best you can afford as they usually last longer. Beaver seems to be the gold standard.
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Oldtimer
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Location: Northeast Montana
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| Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Big Muddy rancher wrote: |
| Mackey hats in Shell Wyoming make a good hat. There are a few traditional type hat makers around, Miles City and Belle Fouche. I guess if money is no object buy the best you can afford as they usually last longer. Beaver seems to be the gold standard. |
Yep- I like Mackey's- but they will cost you $300-500...Well made, good fitting, long lasting hats tho.....
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greg
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Location: Alberta Canada
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MD11
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the tips folks... I just ordered the 100X in black.. now to wait the two weeks!
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codymccue
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blacks a poor choice for keepin cool in the sun,might haveta shoot some vent holes in it...
black does hide the tractor grime better tho...
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jigs
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MD11
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| codymccue wrote: |
blacks a poor choice for keepin cool in the sun,might haveta shoot some vent holes in it...
black does hide the tractor grime better tho... |
Good point, but I both love the color, and don't really expect to wear it in very hot weather anyway.. I am thinking about doing the vent holes, I wonder were I can get that done correctly here in Phoenix?
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codymccue
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Oldtimer
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Location: Northeast Montana
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per
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Location: SW Alberta
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| Maybe time for the 12 gauge.
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He is right-again,more yu spend longer it will last.More X's usually mean more beaver--but have seen some that cheat, so best to go to a brand name store and ask.