The one drawback for me is that when motoring along at 15 mph in a boat (or facing into a headwind), the brim flaps up and down over your eyes, like a hound dog's ears. Here's the solution -go to the Hardware store and buy a 36 inch by 1/8 inch thick brass (won't rust) rod ($4). Round the two ends of the rod with a file. Bend the rod into a circle that mimics the outer edge of the hat brim. The brim is over four feet around, thus the rod will only trace out about 2/3 of the edge. Then figure the best entry point (at about the 4 or 8 o'clock position and push the rod into and along the folded over outer edge (hem)of the brim, gradually working the rod forward and around the brim edge until it stiffens the brim from the 8 o'clock aound the front to the 4 o'clock edge. The rear third of the brim does not get stiffened. Now the hat brim won't flap. Problem is, the hat will slowly sink if you loose it overboard. So, keep the drawstring drawn. This is why I'm on my second hat.
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Live in Florida. Nuf sed. Saw a guy wearing one of these at an all day lacrosse tournament and approached him to inquire about it. It is a great looking hat. I've always worn those straw hats they sell at the surf shops. This cost a couple of dollars more than the cheapest, and it is seemingly indestructible. The guy that turned me onto it said he has had his for at least 4 years, and it looked great still. His was missing the leather trim piece, but other than that great. Great fit, it is a little heavier than the lightest straw hats, but after you wear it once you won't mind at all. Great hat. Great value.
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