If you want to be able to snap up the side, be sure you get the right
Tilley. The one I use doesn't have the snaps. Without it, the brim on
mine will flip up in a breeze. I think the one with the snaps is the
T3.
--Jim
On Jun 3, 2005, at 7:17 AM, Joe Parsons wrote:
At 06:24 AM 6/3/2005, you wrote:
So far, the Tilley is ranking high. Will the brim stay put in 25 mph
slope
lift? I'm not worried about the price. I figure if I own some pretty
expensive radio and aircraft, $62 on a hat is doable. gv
Here's another vote for the Tilley. I actually _wore out_ my first
one--and it was replaced cheerfully under warranty. Not too bad for a
10 year old hat!
If you're in heavy wind, you can keep the front from flipping up by
snapping up one side, like the stereotypical Aussie. That'll give it
enough rigidity to hold steady in any wind. I originally got mine for
sailing, so it has been thoroughly wind-tested.
Get it a tad larger than you think you need--it should fit somewhat
loosely. You can use one of the two straps to make it fit more snugly
when the wind comes up.
Joe Parsons
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Laurel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 2:05 AM
To: '[RCSE]'
Subject: Re: [RCSE] The best soaring hat?
I personally favor the Tilley T4, which is very comfortable, and has a
big brim that extends well over the neck for protection. It also has
a
good strap to keep it on your head in windy conditions. A very
durable
and well-made product from our friends in Canada!
http://tilley.com/detail.asp?
catId=13&gender=m&extractBy=CategoryId&id=1&productNo=T4
-Jim
On Jun 2, 2005, at 11:11 PM, George Voss wrote:
> I know this will start a huge discussion, but what is the best hat
for
> both
> slope and thermal flying? I currently use a Chi Chi Rodriguez cane
> hat. I
> like it for thermal flying but the brim is too soft to hold up in
slope
> lift. That, and it doesn't have a chin string/strap and blows off
in
> strong
> slope lift. Baseball hats don't protect the ears or neck. Opinions
> please.
> George
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