Is the brim rigid? Suitable for boating?
63634
It is flexible but retains its shape. The brim is not all that wide. I saw several at Academy for sports& Outdoors at a good price and you can actually see them. If one is near you, have a look before you order....some have a net at the top so it is nice and cool and some just have eyelets which is not as cool.
63635
I would say semi-rigid, if that helps. Certainly not as rigid as a baseball hat, but not a floppy "bucket hat" either. Suitable for boating, unless you're on something like Miss Budweiser doing over 75 mph!
63636
The hat is not a floppy kind, so yes the brim is relatively rigid. It's not stiff enough to stop from flipping up or down over your eyes in a strong wind. The sizing isn't adjustable, so if the hat fits snug it may stay on while boating, but the pull cord helps in that you won't at least be ordering another one too soon.
63637
Yes the brim is semi rigid. Not as rigid as a ball cap but you can form the brim. Hope this helps
63638
The brim is about 2 1/4" and is rigid enough that it doesn't flop "up" with the lightest breeze like the other wide brim hats I've used. I use it outdoors every day and I'm often on a 4-wheeler. It'll eventually flip up a bit if I get going too fast, but hasn't blown off yet. I love it and I think it would be perfect for boating.
921675
The brim doesn't crease to my knowledge. It is flexible. Would pack just fine.
2263413
Yes-- the brim is wide and provides good shade both in front and on the sides. The back flap is soft and hangs down far enough to protect my neck, which is not swan-like but is not especially short either. I am very happy with it for hiking.
152042
You might try it on an exceptionally calm day, but it won't be optimal. It's not rigid enough to handle waves well. I've used it in the Gukf of Mexico and it's fun but slower going than on flat water.
551809
Yes if you have the attachment if your boat is inflatable or if your boat is metal there is no problem.
132833
Yes, a stout one. Cant compare the Capitan with the Crew version, but the crew version is robust, meaning it's heavily made and quite serviceable. A larger version would be more weight than I'd want to pack for any small gain in applicability. So, I chose the crew and I'm happy with decision. As an afterthought, let me explain that the purchase was made after I experienced a dismasting and spent nearly 4 hours clearing the wreckage to enable regaining control of the boat.
54388
Absolutely. Flat is best. I wouldn't fold the brim, but mine gets packed flat in a duffel bag on each fishing trip.
141859
Yes... in cooler climates it is ideal. It is a heavy duty hat, therefore might not be a cool as other hats.
1223703
It would be fine for sailing. It is lightweight and unobtrusive so you really don't think about having it on. If you are doing serious offshore ocean sailing, however, you would want to upgrade the model to an ocean model which has more buoyancy.
93317
The brim on the front and sides is 3.25 inches wide; at the back the brim is 4.5 inches wide. The brim is relatively stiff and typically does a good job of not flipping up, unless you're in a pretty strong wind.
4650
The brim is about 4 1/2". There is a flat bow in back with the velcro tapes that allow you to adjust it to your head size. The brim does not overlap below the bow at the adjustment opening and the heat of the sun can be felt on the back of your neck. I just move it around so it won't hit my neck. The non velcro attached part of the box can be cut off so it wouldn't look so feminine for a man. I love it! Aloha!
1581614
Nothing rigid...I have had problems with the packs going into the spokes...I'll be looking for something different.
1926321
Depends on how a tight a fit you make it... I've not used it much yet but it works plenty well enough for my intended use - reading my boating charts on the water.
1124067
yes. I'm very happy with it. I don't wear it in the water, but it keeps everything dry in the boat between dives.
707663
I love these hats. We certainly use them poolside and at the beach. The chinstrap makes it virtually impossible for the hat to blow off and it dries quickly. We haven't had any trouble with the hats getting dirty. That being said, I don't know that the hat would hold up well if it were going to be drenched all of the time. The brim might get pretty floppy. It is a great way to protect from the harmful rays of the sun!
854496
There is a seat and a bar across the front that keeps the side apart. You are submerged in the water a few inches. It's great for the price, but the bar does make entry/exit difficult, especially with fins on. If you're able to spring for a higher-end product, you want one with a strap around the whole outside. However, this one is certainly adequate for floating down the river in what is, essentially, and easy-chair.
1130602
I didn't experience that but I did wear it rather snugly. I liked that it was shorter than traditional ones and I used it while sailing in a small nutshell dinghy. But I will be using it with my kayak and may experience that too.