I debated between the Firebird and Raptor. Was concerned the wider brim on
the Firebird would block the view of my Take-a-Look mirror, but turns out
not to be an issue.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 7:31:33 PM UTC-7 Robert Tilley wrote:
> I went with the Seahawk since the brim was similar in wid
I went with the Seahawk since the brim was similar in width to other hats I’ve
had. I think I may order the Firebird V2 as well for the greater sun protection.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:12 PM, David Person wrote:
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> Firebird V2
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You received t
Curious to know when model you purchased, Robert. Nice that they offer
different brim widths. I purchased the Firebird V2. I like the hat shape
(5 panel sports crown) of it and the Raptor V2. More aerodynamic. :>)
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 4:11:25 PM UTC-7 Robert Tilley wrote:
> I ordered
I ordered one today. Kinda nice to see there was actually a size larger than
the one I needed. Usually I grab the biggest available.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 1:25 PM, David Person wrote:
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> They’re close by to you, Robert. In Carlsbad. I’m in
For a manufacturer with similar offerings made in Canada with unconditional
lifetime warranty check out Tilley. Real badass hats.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 4:25:01 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:
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> They’re close by to you, Robert. In Carlsbad. I’m in Thousand Oaks, so
> delivery was quit
They’re close by to you, Robert. In Carlsbad. I’m in Thousand Oaks, so
delivery was quite quick.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 1:10:18 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
> FWIW, since we're talking about hats that aren't your regular cycling cap,
> I'll plug the Henschel Hiker that I just got. Well s
I’ve seen ads for those and thought about trying one. Nice to hear they work
well. I am another with lots of skin issues due to sun so I need as much
protection as I can get.
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:41 AM, David Person wrote:
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> My preferred
My preferred headwear is a wide brimmed cloth hat, like a boonie hat, when
riding. Too much sun in my youth means battling minor skin cancer spots on
the face, temple and ears. Last week I came across an add for a company
call Shelta Hats that makes boonie style hats with a stiffener in the fr
