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Title: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on March 20, 2017, 10:32:13 AM
After the initial Bucket hat style trial we had enough feedback to look further afield....

Version 1.
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/5a4fb72aea92c5738fda950baaf55dfb_zpska2opbuy.jpg)

So here is version 2 as a trial based on feedback from the bucket hat....

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/e2a2463533658faad273c72d0d5dbe76_zpsbuodpeg9.jpg)

There are 2 sizes in this hat...M/L and L/XL or 59cm an 61cm, there may be a smaller size TBA.

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/755d5309a232faff266a973cabbd1a53_zpsd2vy9tao.jpg)


We have chosen a grey colour similar to that of the previous men's shirt to alleviate the concerns of a black hat, the hat has a flat but mouldable brim and can be throw in as top load in a top box with minimal changes to its shape. It does have a chin strap that is removable with scissors  :p if required.

These will have a retail of sub $30 delivered by Aust Post.   

We currently have 2 hats on trial, 1 (61cm) is on trial with Lionel in Canberra and I have the other (59cm). Once I have had a play with the hat and my Pediculosis capitis subside I will pass the hat on to someone else to trial.

I have added a poll so you may indicate your thoughts or preferences.....please add any relevancy comments below.


 :beer
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Biggles on March 20, 2017, 01:15:26 PM
I'll have one of those the guy with all the badges on his has.    :thumbsup

A sensible sized brim (unlike Vn 2) that doesn't hang down like a curtain (as per Vn 1)!    :grin
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2017, 07:04:31 PM
Version 2 looks good.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: STroppy on March 20, 2017, 09:05:27 PM
I'll be in for a 61 version 2 . . .
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: spanner on March 21, 2017, 08:29:29 AM
I'll have one of those the guy with all the badges on his has.    :thumbsup

A sensible sized brim (unlike Vn 2) that doesn't hang down like a curtain (as per Vn 1)!    :grin

I concur with Biggles.

a bucket hat with a less steep brim is all tht is needed.
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: spanner on March 21, 2017, 08:47:02 AM
somethi9ng like this

http://www.nqpromoproducts.com/catalogue/hats/bucket-hats/ (http://www.nqpromoproducts.com/catalogue/hats/bucket-hats/)

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jungle-Hat-Boonie-Camo-Jungle-Bucket-Hat-ACU-Digital-Camo-Rothco-5458-/361561881699 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jungle-Hat-Boonie-Camo-Jungle-Bucket-Hat-ACU-Digital-Camo-Rothco-5458-/361561881699)

or

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unisex-Men-Camo-Bucket-Hat-Boonie-Hunting-Fishing-Outdoor-Wide-Brim-Military-Cap-/152101306440 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unisex-Men-Camo-Bucket-Hat-Boonie-Hunting-Fishing-Outdoor-Wide-Brim-Military-Cap-/152101306440)

or

http://www.madeforschool.com.au/t4331b-burke-microfibre-bucket-hat-with-trim?scc=116 (http://www.madeforschool.com.au/t4331b-burke-microfibre-bucket-hat-with-trim?scc=116)





cheers

Spanner
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: DBfive on March 21, 2017, 06:24:32 PM
My 750 bucket hat (the one in the photo with the badges) is the same as the one Chris is modelling above, I just turned the brim up so I could see out of it!

Cheers
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Biggles on March 21, 2017, 11:52:39 PM
My 750 bucket hat (the one in the photo with the badges) is the same as the one Chris is modelling above, I just turned the brim up so I could see out of it!

Ah- so it comes back to the model.  No wonder they pay models such big money when it's them that adds the value to the garment!   :thumbsup
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Sicman on March 22, 2017, 07:24:00 PM

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/755d5309a232faff266a973cabbd1a53_zpsd2vy9tao.jpg)

 :beer
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Definite upgrade on the hat models Eh Diesel?  ;-* :grin
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on March 24, 2017, 02:34:39 PM
Remember if you wish to see the poll you need to vote  :nahnah

23 votes so far  ;-*
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Nigel on March 24, 2017, 05:40:25 PM
Version 2 for me, looks the goods..................... :wht11 :thumb
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: StinkyPete on March 24, 2017, 06:56:44 PM
Not for me I'm afraid, but Version 2 is a far more practical hat.
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: spanner on March 27, 2017, 08:58:41 AM
I just want to put these down again as an example that there IS the ability to get a traditional bucket hat with a decent brim that does not impede vision.

I don't like the new big version as I have a similar hat at home and the brim becomes very 'weak' and tends to become super floppy after getting wet numerous times and then becomes useless as a hat due to the vision impairment.


somethi9ng like this

[url]http://www.nqpromoproducts.com/catalogue/hats/bucket-hats/[/url] ([url]http://www.nqpromoproducts.com/catalogue/hats/bucket-hats/[/url])
or

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jungle-Hat-Boonie-Camo-Jungle-Bucket-Hat-ACU-Digital-Camo-Rothco-5458-/361561881699[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jungle-Hat-Boonie-Camo-Jungle-Bucket-Hat-ACU-Digital-Camo-Rothco-5458-/361561881699[/url])

or

[url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unisex-Men-Camo-Bucket-Hat-Boonie-Hunting-Fishing-Outdoor-Wide-Brim-Military-Cap-/152101306440[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unisex-Men-Camo-Bucket-Hat-Boonie-Hunting-Fishing-Outdoor-Wide-Brim-Military-Cap-/152101306440[/url])
or

[url]http://www.madeforschool.com.au/t4331b-burke-microfibre-bucket-hat-with-trim?scc=116[/url] ([url]http://www.madeforschool.com.au/t4331b-burke-microfibre-bucket-hat-with-trim?scc=116[/url])





cheers

Spanner
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on March 27, 2017, 10:57:59 AM
 My answer to the drooping brim is spray starch and an iron.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Nigel on March 27, 2017, 02:49:16 PM
Age maybe errrrr of the hat of course............... :well :wht11
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST1100_GREG on March 27, 2017, 11:44:31 PM
I vote for version 2.

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Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on April 15, 2017, 06:51:01 AM
Well I have warn the hat anytime that a hat opportunity arose....its mowed the lawn a couple of times now, it even got close to a fishing trip that got cancelled due to the weather.


It's soft, maintains a reasonable shape, provides heaps of sun protection, fits my goofy head and never once sort to take to the breeze.

The chin lanyard doesn't appeal to me and on my own hat I would remove (cut off). I wonder if having "Touring in STyle" the same as our caps would work on the rear of this hat or not  :think1

The hat has just been washed with no ill effects at all....

So now it's time to pass to another for assessment. We will be attending the QLD RTE on the 23/04/17 and will pass the newly washed hat to another willing crash test dummy  ;-*




Cheers
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on April 16, 2017, 08:56:44 AM
... crash-test dummies... a small but exclusive sub-club of OzSTOC...  :grin

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u388/ScarlettThunderbolt/IMG_20160213_175044_611_zpsoo4rbqeb.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/ScarlettThunderbolt/media/IMG_20160213_175044_611_zpsoo4rbqeb.jpg.html)

(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u388/ScarlettThunderbolt/IMG_20160213_175123_105_zpskr3ldsm6.jpg) (http://s1065.photobucket.com/user/ScarlettThunderbolt/media/IMG_20160213_175123_105_zpskr3ldsm6.jpg.html)

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/5a4fb72aea92c5738fda950baaf55dfb_zpska2opbuy.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/e2a2463533658faad273c72d0d5dbe76_zpsbuodpeg9.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/755d5309a232faff266a973cabbd1a53_zpsd2vy9tao.jpg[/url])

Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Lionel on April 23, 2017, 01:54:45 PM
People who know me realize that I’m not an average size person. Normally, I have great trouble getting the right size when I order items of clothing.

Within two minutes of placing and re-placing version 2 on my head I noticed that the prototype OzSTOC hat was a very good fit for my head at 61cm. Not only a good fit but also very comfortable.

I agreed to take the hat home and give it a trial in real life situations. Regrettably I haven’t been fishing, caravanning or gardening to give the hat a proper trial. Usually, I only pack one hat when I’m on a motorcycle trip to identify myself as one of the group. I already have the OzSTOC ‘baseball’ style cap and one from the other pub.

I had “Lionel” engraved on one of these caps to make it easier for other riders to know who I was and also to help identify which of a collection of caps was mine. I’m not sure if I’ll do the same on the new style of hat but I probably will.

The version 2 hat is very similar to my Army issue hat though the OzSTOC hat is slightly larger as seen in the photo below.

(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/Lionel_127/OzSTOC/Army%20on%20OzSTOC%20Hat%2061cm_zpskh99lj1k.jpg) (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/Lionel_127/media/OzSTOC/Army%20on%20OzSTOC%20Hat%2061cm_zpskh99lj1k.jpg.html)

Some people have made comments about the floppy shape and the chin lanyard. I prefer the soft, floppy style. I also much prefer a decent brim for keeping the sun off my ears and back of my neck. The version 1 hat may fit the bill though I think the baseball caps are next to useless for this purpose. In this photo taken at Government House in Canberra you can see the sun burning the left side of my face.

(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/Lionel_127/Awards%20-%20CSC%202011%20Australia%20Day%20Honours%20List/ST1100atGovernmentHouse14Apr11No2.jpg) (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/Lionel_127/media/Awards%20-%20CSC%202011%20Australia%20Day%20Honours%20List/ST1100atGovernmentHouse14Apr11No2.jpg.html)

As for the chin lanyard, I’ve been in situations where I’ve needed both hands to land a fish in blustery conditions. I can’t show you the blustery conditions but here is one such huge fighting fish.

(http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/Lionel_127/Boats%20and%20Fishing/P8120065_zps7api7tad.jpg) (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/Lionel_127/media/Boats%20and%20Fishing/P8120065_zps7api7tad.jpg.html)

As an aside, my fishing return on investment is somewhere north of $7,500 per kilogram. So when I’m in Brisbane I generally catch my fish at Morgan’s Reef in the Redcliffe area. I never fail to catch fish in this location so as a favour to my OzSTOC mates here is the LatLong, -27.195276, 153.107764

In summary, I believe the version 2 hat is a better proposition than version 1 and certainly better than the existing cap. I’ll probably order two, one to keep in pristine condition for OzSTOC group photos and one for fishing, etc. I certainly recommend version 2 of the new style of hat to others.

Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: STroppy on April 24, 2017, 01:08:38 PM
Does the fish from Morgan's come with chips?

I would buy one or two of version 2 as well . .
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: West Aussie Glen on April 24, 2017, 01:26:30 PM
I will definitely want 1 and most likely 2 of Version 2, one for each of the ST and GL top boxes. How long before they are available? Needed one for the York Motorcycle Festival yesterday!
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 24, 2017, 09:45:36 PM
Chris left the hat that he originally had with Shiney to test in QLD who intends to use it for a few weeks mowing etc and give us a report.

Based on the poll I think we have a winner.

So if you haven't voted yet, let's hear from you  :think1


Pockey  :KissBlow

(To be fair my vote was I wouldn't buy either) I'm not a blokey hat person, just saying  o:)

Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on April 25, 2017, 09:45:39 AM
Chris left the hat that he originally had with Shiney to test in QLD who intends to use it for a few weeks mowing etc and give us a report.

Based on the poll I think we have a winner.

So if you haven't voted yet, let's hear from you  :think1


Pockey  :KissBlow

(To be fair my vote was I wouldn't buy either) I'm not a blokey hat person, just saying  o:)
But you still need to protect that pretty face. :grin

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Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: StinkyPete on April 25, 2017, 03:37:26 PM

But you still need to protect that pretty face. :grin


As does Lionel....   :grin
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on April 25, 2017, 07:35:09 PM

But you still need to protect that pretty face. :grin


As does Lionel....   :grin
Too true.

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Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: West Aussie Glen on May 08, 2017, 11:31:57 PM
Are we getting close to having version 2 in the shop?
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on May 09, 2017, 06:45:54 AM
Shiney modeling it in the sun at the RTE at Woodford at approx 11:00 am.
 
As you can see it is very effective at keeping the sub of the face and in particular the ears and back of the neck.

 The first daytime RTE Shiney hasn't gone home with sunburnt ears. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/dbd4f863abfc2625138ddf2acb013609.jpg)

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Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Shiney on June 09, 2017, 11:18:20 AM
SHINEY'S HAT REVIEW

I normally just wear the OzSTOC cap to keep the glare off but I have been lucky enough to be given a chance to test out the OzSTOC Broad Brimmed Hat (version 2) :runyay

(https://image.ibb.co/i2nzEa/20170607_222249.jpg)

So I have been taking it with me all over the place, walking, driving, working around the yard and at RTE’s, it is very comfortable and fairly lightweight.
The brim is large enough to cover my face, ears and neck, it keeps the sun off so well that even when I forget sunscreen I don't get burned :rockon

(https://image.ibb.co/iYD6aF/20170601_131009.jpg)   (https://image.ibb.co/dEddpa/20170601_131137.jpg)   (https://image.ibb.co/haEONv/20170601_131043.jpg)

I have even tested it against the cap by removing it when out and about and instead putting on the cap…
I could immediately feel the heat on my neck, ears and part of my face :H, by comparison the broad brim provided great sun protection and made it noticeably cooler :thumbsup

(https://image.ibb.co/kcUeEa/bbb72c561faffd020a5da27a49037fe8.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ij9ZUa/20170603_100703.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kYXchv/20170603_105710.jpg)

The hat has a cord/chin strap that you can adjust to keep it on your head when it is windy, however I found it to stay in place by itself fairly well.

(https://image.ibb.co/d2LrSv/20170607_222349.jpg)

This hat maintains it’s shape very well even when it’s been packed badly, rolled up, folded, sat on, tossed or crumpled in a top box :clap :clap :clap

(https://image.ibb.co/mn9knv/20170607_222418.jpg)   (https://image.ibb.co/jNmWSv/20170607_222134.jpg)

The OzSTOC Broad Brimmed Hat (version 2) seems very well made and has my recommendation :thumbsup


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Jdbiker on June 09, 2017, 11:40:58 AM
Thanks for the review Brother Shiney  :thumbs, and great modelling too🤓
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 09, 2017, 11:51:03 AM
Credit card ready, when do they hit the shop?
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Gadget on June 09, 2017, 12:01:07 PM
Thanks Shiney. It looked good at the RTE. You also appeared to squint less too.

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Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Biggles on June 09, 2017, 12:02:14 PM
and great modelling too🤓

Yep- vast improvement on the first model in the thread...    :eek    :grin
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Shiney on June 09, 2017, 01:17:14 PM
Thanks guys :hatwave

This hat is by far the best one I have ever had :thumbsup

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: West Aussie Glen on July 16, 2017, 09:09:33 PM
Credit card ready, when do they hit the shop?

?????
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on July 17, 2017, 07:18:42 AM
Credit card ready, when do they hit the shop?

?????


They have been ordered some time ago....I will follow them up  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on July 19, 2017, 11:30:28 AM
So here is where we are at on the hats....

Order was placed and the Manufacturer has discontinued that colour and style  :fp as so often happens in this industry.


So another manufacturer is now being sort who will produce a product as close as possible to the one we selected by the majority  :thumb


If this had to happen I'm glad it was now and not after we made the order and received the first 25 hats.


stay tuned  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on July 19, 2017, 04:25:09 PM
May have a solution sooner than we expected  ;-*
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Sicman on July 19, 2017, 05:00:46 PM
Is that the same reason why the OzSToc G Strings havent arrived yet  :think1 Or isnt there enough material for some folks?  ;-* :rofl
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: West Aussie Glen on July 19, 2017, 06:08:46 PM
Is that the same reason why the OzSToc G Strings havent arrived yet  :think1 Or isnt there enough material for some folks?  ;-* :rofl

Haven't yours arrived yet Tony?
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Sicman on July 19, 2017, 07:31:20 PM
Its not in the shop so haven't ordered one yet  :wink1  I hear Abe has the trial version  :grin
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Shiney on July 19, 2017, 11:22:35 PM
Its not in the shop so haven't ordered one yet  :wink1  I hear Abe has the trial version  :grin

 :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: Shiney on July 19, 2017, 11:23:39 PM
May have a solution sooner than we expected  ;-*

 :popcorn    :popcorn    :popcorn
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: STroppy on July 20, 2017, 06:45:32 PM
I have another trial version . . Lionel passed one on to me . .
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: jf3000 on August 06, 2017, 03:17:05 AM
Hmmm still not in shop...............  :||||
Title: Re: Broad brimmed hat Version.2
Post by: ST2UP on September 07, 2017, 07:32:33 PM
The long awaited OzSTOC Broad Brim Hats are now available in the shop for ordering.....$22.95 delivered in Australia.


They will come in 2 size....57cm (Small to Medium) and 59cm (Medium to Lagre) stipulate the size in the ordering instructions please.


Cheers