A Headgear question, maybe one for those from Oz??

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 04:17

A good few years ago I was down in Oz and went for a few days skippered charter in the Whitsundays - hopefully one day I will get back.

But, anyway - the Skipper has what seemed to me to be really effective (and I thought cool!) headgear as sun protection. It is kinda hard to describe - so please bear with me whilst I do my best!

It was like a short version of Arab headdress, except with a peaked cap and could be either clipped accross the lower face or left open. EIther way it was loose, not like a balaclava. It was far more than a baseball cap with a flap on the back of the neck. It did not have a "Hard" cap like a baseball cap. I think it was fixed on top of his head by a band like on a peaked Sunvisor. Definately a hot weather item, no designed to keep one warm.

I don't think he said it was self made. Anyone seen anything remotely similar (apart from on the news

) commercially available?

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 04:37

One more Google.........doh!

Actually not quite what I was talking about (More "Lawrence of Arabia" than WWII Jap Soldier

) , but close.

MICROFIBER CONVRTBLE SUN CAP

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 04:49

This looks like it!! (without the black face mask)

A "Ute Hat"??? - Preferably not in Desert Camo tho!

Plat a tac - Frillneck Ute Hat

ssullivan · 04-02-2007, 06:45

Don't wear one of those around the States... lol. All the jittery citizens will call the police and shun you.

(Before there is a flame or attack on me, I'll head it off.):

I'm making fun of people like my aunt, who is scared to death of terrorism and lives in the middle of nowhere. I find it comical how so many are so scared of terrorism and the genuine fear of those small lit up signs that looked like Lite Brite in Boston created a few days back. Wearing this headgear would have you profiled by the police as well as weird citizens in the States.

I wear this one, but hopefully I don't look as dorky as the guy in the picture at the link for it:

https://wallaroohats.com/products/explorer.php

Ripped off straight from Australia.

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 07:15

I must confess I would be after one in a normal colour, and was not planning to wear it upon arrival at JFK

.

I agree that the guy looks a complete dork

, but you will need to trust me that "in real life" (and in white, with no face mask) it doesn't look quite so strange. Honest

I am sure that in Oz they have a name. A Kangeroo cape or something

cat man do · 04-02-2007, 07:23

Yep, I wear one , it's called the Arafat Hat

:: Coiltek Gold Centre ::

The same as the one DOJ put on, but I think these are the originals

They have velcro tab's at the front so you can close it in around your neck and just have a slit for the eyes.

Mine was in a wild looking Hawaiian print

It did'nt look to Gay.

Dave

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 07:41

That is more like it!

Quote:

It did'nt look to Gay.

At least no one would know

ssullivan · 04-02-2007, 07:52

What are we all doing up at the same time?? It's 9:50AM in NY, 2:50PM in London, and 12:50AM in Brisbane. Dave, you gotta be tired.

**knottybuoyz** · 04-02-2007, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by cat man do

It did'nt look to Gay.

Add a pair of pink crocs and it'll definitely SHOUT gay!

ssullivan · 04-02-2007, 08:13

Yeah, the wife and I agree unanimously... Crocs are gay. ha ha ha

(again to ward off a flame war here....):

I use "gay" in the sense that a 3rd grade student might use it... meaning odd or weird.

**GordMay** · 04-02-2007, 08:13

The Tilley “Airflo” Cap: Tilley Endurables - The Finest Hats and Travel Clothing in the World

A superb, lightweight legionnaire-style cap. Designed with a 7 3/4" cape that tucks away neatly inside a pocket so you can have more sun protection when you need it most. The visor offers substantial upper-cheek sun protection and the lightweight fabric will repel the rain. This unique design incorporates mesh fabric into crown for coolness and comfort on hot days.

ssullivan · 04-02-2007, 08:47

Straight out of the Bronx, we have this stunning piece of protective headgear. It can be used for your most rigorous sailing demands. 100% UV and bullet resistant, it is superior to the Coiltek and UTE hat in every way. Buy a classic American product like this, and sail the 7 seas in style...

CaptainJeff · 04-02-2007, 11:13

Why is that man wearing underwear on his head?

Did he lose a bet?

ssullivan · 04-02-2007, 11:28

Ahhh... Jeff... do you see a lot of these in class? I know a lot of kids are wearing them these days. (Listen to how OLD I sound... ha ha)

David_Old_Jersey · 04-02-2007, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainJeff

Why is that man wearing underwear on his head?

Did he lose a bet?

I thought everyone in California dressed like that

or is it only worn when "in da' hood"

04-02-2007, 04:17	#1
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sailing to the Moon........ Boat: Yes - But tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,323 Images: 1	A Headgear question, maybe one for those from Oz?? A good few years ago I was down in Oz and went for a few days skippered charter in the Whitsundays - hopefully one day I will get back. But, anyway - the Skipper has what seemed to me to be really effective (and I thought cool!) headgear as sun protection. It is kinda hard to describe - so please bear with me whilst I do my best! It was like a short version of Arab headdress, except with a peaked cap and could be either clipped accross the lower face or left open. EIther way it was loose, not like a balaclava. It was far more than a baseball cap with a flap on the back of the neck. It did not have a "Hard" cap like a baseball cap. I think it was fixed on top of his head by a band like on a peaked Sunvisor. Definately a hot weather item, no designed to keep one warm. I don't think he said it was self made. Anyone seen anything remotely similar (apart from on the news ) commercially available? __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out.

04-02-2007, 04:37	#2
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sailing to the Moon........ Boat: Yes - But tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,323 Images: 1	One more Google.........doh! Actually not quite what I was talking about (More "Lawrence of Arabia" than WWII Jap Soldier ) , but close. MICROFIBER CONVRTBLE SUN CAP __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out.

04-02-2007, 04:49	#3
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sailing to the Moon........ Boat: Yes - But tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,323 Images: 1	This looks like it!! (without the black face mask) A "Ute Hat"??? - Preferably not in Desert Camo tho! Plat a tac - Frillneck Ute Hat __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out. Last edited by David_Old_Jersey; 04-02-2007 at 04:55.

04-02-2007, 06:45	#4
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,533 Images: 1	Don't wear one of those around the States... lol. All the jittery citizens will call the police and shun you. (Before there is a flame or attack on me, I'll head it off.): I'm making fun of people like my aunt, who is scared to death of terrorism and lives in the middle of nowhere. I find it comical how so many are so scared of terrorism and the genuine fear of those small lit up signs that looked like Lite Brite in Boston created a few days back. Wearing this headgear would have you profiled by the police as well as weird citizens in the States. I wear this one, but hopefully I don't look as dorky as the guy in the picture at the link for it: https://wallaroohats.com/products/explorer.php Ripped off straight from Australia. Last edited by ssullivan; 04-02-2007 at 07:47.

04-02-2007, 07:15	#5
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sailing to the Moon........ Boat: Yes - But tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,323 Images: 1	I must confess I would be after one in a normal colour, and was not planning to wear it upon arrival at JFK . I agree that the guy looks a complete dork , but you will need to trust me that "in real life" (and in white, with no face mask) it doesn't look quite so strange. Honest I am sure that in Oz they have a name. A Kangeroo cape or something __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out.

04-02-2007, 07:23	#6
cat man do Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia [until the boats in the piss] Boat: 50ft powercat, light,long and low powered Posts: 1,791 Images: 35	Yep, I wear one , it's called the Arafat Hat :: Coiltek Gold Centre :: The same as the one DOJ put on, but I think these are the originals They have velcro tab's at the front so you can close it in around your neck and just have a slit for the eyes. Mine was in a wild looking Hawaiian print It did'nt look to Gay. Dave __________________ "Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a yacht large enough to pull up right alongside it"...............David Lee Roth http://www.thecoastalpassage.com/

04-02-2007, 07:52	#8
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,533 Images: 1	What are we all doing up at the same time?? It's 9:50AM in NY, 2:50PM in London, and 12:50AM in Brisbane. Dave, you gotta be tired.

04-02-2007, 08:13	#10
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,533 Images: 1	Yeah, the wife and I agree unanimously... Crocs are gay. ha ha ha (again to ward off a flame war here....): I use "gay" in the sense that a 3rd grade student might use it... meaning odd or weird.

04-02-2007, 08:13	#11
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,443 Images: 232	The Tilley “Airflo” Cap: Tilley Endurables - The Finest Hats and Travel Clothing in the World A superb, lightweight legionnaire-style cap. Designed with a 7 3/4" cape that tucks away neatly inside a pocket so you can have more sun protection when you need it most. The visor offers substantial upper-cheek sun protection and the lightweight fabric will repel the rain. This unique design incorporates mesh fabric into crown for coolness and comfort on hot days. Attached Images __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

04-02-2007, 08:47	#12
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,533 Images: 1	Straight out of the Bronx... Straight out of the Bronx, we have this stunning piece of protective headgear. It can be used for your most rigorous sailing demands. 100% UV and bullet resistant, it is superior to the Coiltek and UTE hat in every way. Buy a classic American product like this, and sail the 7 seas in style... Attached Thumbnails

04-02-2007, 11:13	#13
CaptainJeff Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 454	Why is that man wearing underwear on his head? Did he lose a bet? __________________ s/y Eagle's Wings— Catalina 30 MkII

04-02-2007, 11:28	#14
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,533 Images: 1	Ahhh... Jeff... do you see a lot of these in class? I know a lot of kids are wearing them these days. (Listen to how OLD I sound... ha ha)

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