Surf hats Ocean&Earth vs West any preferences?

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kiter77
kiter77
VIC
273 posts
VIC, 273 posts
5 Jun 2012 8:53pm
Look much the same Ocean Earth has the "Indo flap" looks like it could flap all over the place, need one with a stiff brim at least any preferences ?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23715 posts
WA, 23715 posts
5 Jun 2012 8:05pm
I have not used O&E but my West has the nice stiff brim. Used it in 30kn and not even aware it is there. Has never flapped downwards into my field of vision or anything.

Love it
Ellobuddha
Ellobuddha
NSW
625 posts
NSW, 625 posts
5 Jun 2012 10:31pm
Excel do a great one. Chin straps on others can rub real bad during a long session.
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
5 Jun 2012 8:35pm
I've had both.
Ocean and earth lasted about 3 years before the stitching gave way and broke.
It was perfect no drama whatsoever
I now have had a west since half way through the summer. It feels the same.
You can't go wrong with a gumby hat better than shades i reckon.
woodys
woodys
WA
218 posts
WA, 218 posts
6 Jun 2012 2:56pm
Pretty much same same Kiter 77.
We have both in stock if you want to compare.
Agree with rellie - none of them look cool but they do the job.
djdojo
djdojo
VIC
1614 posts
VIC, 1614 posts
6 Jun 2012 5:38pm
They look much cooler than having half your face, ears, scalp, and eyes chopped off/out due to cancer. I'm a happy hat wearer!
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