Does anyone wear a hat in the surf to gaurd from the sun?

geetee · Post by **geetee** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 9:18 pm

anyone out there in kneelo land wear one of those peaked caps to keep the sun off? If so is there a preferred brand/type?

Jon Manss · Post by **Jon Manss** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:08 am

Try this one for laughs. Tie a baseball cap to the end of your strap that pulls up the zipper of your wetsuit. You never lose the hat and sometimes get a rush of cold water after drag from the hat unzips the suit, lots of fun.

scoop · Post by **scoop** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:23 am

I have one but rarely use it
I take it too the tropics as everything you can get to help you is good
I have realised though that the bigger the peak the easier it comes off whilst duck-diving
hope it is of help

Tony

Steve Neal · Post by **Steve Neal** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:27 am

I have a cap my parents just gave me thats 100% nylon baseball cap style made by Nautica. It actually has a pocket with a zipper that has a leash in it. Have'nt wore it in the water yet.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:44 pm

Patagonia makes a good surfing hat. I prefer lots of sunscreen with a coating of zink oxide on top. I've never burned my noggin with that combo... and I'm hair folicle challenged !

Beeline2.0 · Post by **Beeline2.0** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:53 pm

barry · Post by **barry** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 4:54 pm

I have been wearing hats in the water lately.(not all the time) there is a brand called headhunter (sunblock) they make a ballcap type hat that covers your ears and has an under the chin strap to prevent loss. it keeps the sun off the top of my head and ears. I also flip the bill up before catching waves for better visibility. Also billabong and quiksilver make the surfari type hats (circular bill all the way around) of this kind I prefer the one that has the snap to hold the bill up in front for riding waves then you can let er down while waiting for the next set. Hope this helps, Peace

willli · Post by **willli** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:55 am

http://www.surfshade.com/order.html

I have found this product to be excellent. They are lightweight, cover your ears (helps keep out sand etc. and cuts down on flushing) and the bill can be flipped up to increase vision when paddling in.

nwdude · Post by **nwdude** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 10:04 am

i've got a hat that's lasted 20yrs - bill, velco chin straps - does not come off
they're made by a guy who calls his brand " Made in the Shade " - was selling them thru surf shops in north co of san diego ( encinitas, etc ) - they are perfect - anyone know if still being made ?

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Does anyone wear a hat in the surf to gaurd from the sun?

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