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Title: Looking for some hats
Post by: okbowman on May 17, 2007, 11:22:00 PM
I am fairly new to traditional archery and I have a problem. I have been looking for a short brimmed hat to wear when I shoot my recurve. I have one but it is still hits my string. I hate having to turn my ball cap around. I'm looking for something like the one Larry D. Jones wears. If anybody has one or knows where to find one I would appreciate it. Thanks,
Chris
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Terry Green on May 18, 2007, 07:52:00 AM
Check out the Sponsor's of Trad Gang.....many of them carry hats.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 18, 2007, 08:28:00 AM
speaking of hats...where's my salad topper, Terry??? It's been a year.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Terry Green on May 18, 2007, 10:31:00 AM
OK OK.......I'll get on it!!!

Large or extra large Sir?
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: TexMex on May 18, 2007, 12:12:00 PM
you giving away hats, now  ;)    :jumper:  I want one.

Oh yeah, hats. Cant your bow, sometimes I am wearing my Stetson and have no problem when I cant the bow. IMHO
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: hormoan on May 18, 2007, 02:07:00 PM
Stetson thats a cologen isn't it   :D   what could that have in getting in the way of. Except smelling good    ;)  

                  Brent
Dang I had to go to spell check for cologen, must not us it enough.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: hormoan on May 18, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
I'd like one of those leafy hats also, if you promise the buzzards won't nest in it.  :D  


               Brent

And the woodpeckers won't get me.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: IB on May 18, 2007, 02:14:00 PM
Need some hep Terry ? They's a ganing up on ya. I got blackmale photos of OLE Hermoan  :scared:
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: JoeK on May 18, 2007, 02:26:00 PM
Chris, check this out, its called a Jones hat. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044771942690a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=jones+hat&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mo    de+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=jones+hat&noImage=0 (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0044771942690a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=jones+hat&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=jones+hat&noImage=0)
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: TexMex on May 18, 2007, 02:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hormoan:
Stetson thats a cologen isn't it    :D    what could that have in getting in the way of. Except smelling good     ;)    

                  Brent
Dang I had to go to spell check for cologen, must not us it enough.
And the spell check still got it wrong (stetson cologne)  :bigsmyl:  
sorry man, just had to.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Deadbolt on May 18, 2007, 02:57:00 PM
http://www.3riversarchery.com/ListProduct.asp?offset=5
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Jack Shanks on May 18, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
Here is one of many styles at noggintops.  

http://www.noggintops.com/page.cfm?p=56
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: hormoan on May 18, 2007, 03:30:00 PM
Thats it I'm never trusting that one again.  :knothead:  Should know better   :D  

                Brent

Vance you keep them pictures to your self. Or I'm coming out there.  :eek:
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Nakohe on May 18, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
I second the Noggin Tops. Great hats.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Talondale on May 18, 2007, 04:04:00 PM
I saw on the Sweat thread that Terry also used one of those australian hats with the side of the brim pinned up.  How'd that work for you?

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Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Biff on May 18, 2007, 04:25:00 PM
I looked in Wal-Mart, found a big shelf (Men's Dept). full of Fedora's. Very short brims, light weight canvas? (cloth) perfect for summer. $9. I'm bald and need the protection from the sun.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: George D. Stout on May 18, 2007, 04:33:00 PM
Find an old felt crusher.  

My Old Felt Crusher Hat
George D. Stout


It came not in a fancy box adorned with Asian Silk
It can't be classed as haute couture, or any of that ilk
It's just a simple brown felt hat that has no pedigree
More suited to an archer's camp, than a fancy shivaree

It hangs there by a single nail upon my bedroom wall
It's walked with me on pleasant days; in snow and northern squall
To keep the rays of sun at bay, or turn away the rain
Then back upon the wall once more, until we go again

It can not fletch a single shaft, nor string my favorite bow
It simply sits upon my head no matter where I go
It's topped the hill in morning mist upon a well-worn trail
To catch the beat of hurried hooves, and fleeting, raised white tail

Perhaps it's hard at outward glance for one to understand
The qualities that lie beneath the felt and leather band
Some folks would think it rather quaint, while others turn their nose
Yet beauty, such that lives within, is not easily disclosed

It dwells inside the pressed wool felt, beneath the stitch and band
Awaiting just the knowing touch of  the archers hand
When once again we take the trail in search of  this and that
Just me, my bow and arrows, and my old felt crusher hat
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Landshark160 on May 18, 2007, 07:14:00 PM
Great poem George!
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Roadkill on May 18, 2007, 07:19:00 PM
Call Dave Doran at Archery Past in OR   he has a short billed bball camo hat for $5
Or go to **** type in daisey mae and get a real WWII floppy hat that is herringbone twill-last longer than you'll be alive!
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: charlie brown on May 18, 2007, 07:33:00 PM
Okbowman try Akubra hats.I wear the Drover its got A wide brim but its soft and it will roll back if you pull the string to it.


Charlie Brown.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: curlis on May 18, 2007, 08:06:00 PM
Charlie,

I have one that I had the brim trimed to 1 7/8th inches.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: SteveMcD on May 18, 2007, 09:05:00 PM
Did anyone mention... Stormy Kromer!? Now there's a Northwoods hat for ya'!  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: W.Tim on May 18, 2007, 09:14:00 PM
i like the "old Jones Style hats"........vintage and TRADITIONAL
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: One eye on May 18, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
Try the "Radar" style caps.  They have a short brim and come in lots of materials for various weather.

Dan
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: R H Clark on May 19, 2007, 12:09:00 PM
George D Stout,

I want a book of your poetry.It would be a great injustice to the world if you don't have one published.The sentiment captured in your poetry is exactly what the traditional archery world needs to keep alive no matter what weapon we choose to use.It is that spirit that is the difference to me.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Flints on May 19, 2007, 12:20:00 PM
Ditto on the Noggintops address from Jack Shanks. I bought that exact hat from them. Well made and works well. Flints
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Stone Knife on May 19, 2007, 12:45:00 PM
How about a Trad Gang do rag.


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Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: jchunt4ever on May 19, 2007, 03:25:00 PM
A boonie hat is my favorite. They come in about every color, camoflauge, material, and just about any price you want if you look around a little. Plus it has a soft short bill that provides protection all the way around.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Claypipe on May 20, 2007, 02:07:00 AM
I just wear a welders cap.  It has a brim that is very flexible.  Welders wear them turned to one side or the other so that when they have to weld while underneath something it keeps sparks out of their ears. OUCH!!! TMG.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 20, 2007, 09:21:00 AM
George, from one poet to another, my hat...er hats are off to you sir.    :clapper:

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Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Philip Morris on May 20, 2007, 11:57:00 AM
I dont know if I want to hunt with Ron, now that I know he has the Top Hat from Frosty the Snowman.  :eek:    Did ya have to sneek up on him?  Was it a quartering away or broadside shot?

Phil
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Wudstix on May 20, 2007, 12:09:00 PM
Noggin Tops has a good selection.  I find that @2 1/2" brim is good for me.  Found a waxed cotton hat in the bargin bin at Gander Mountain for $9 that has been working great for the last couple years.
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: IB on May 20, 2007, 12:13:00 PM
Did ya ever wonder why One OLD Man would need so many TOP COVERS  :eek:  

Ya kinda wonder what he hides from and what one might find in his SHADE covered PAST  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 20, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
HEY! I resemble that remark!

I can't help it Vance, I just like hats...what can I say    :confused:

  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Looking for some hats
Post by: John Nail on May 20, 2007, 05:19:00 PM
What does a telephone kiss and a straw hat have in common?
Neither is felt.