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.
619844
NOT AT ALL. I liked this so much that I bought 2, one for the boat and one for camp
1123884
I really like mine. It is really comfortable. It blows up fast and the paddles that come with it are decent and come apart for storage. I went and bought a large canvass bag to store it in when not in use. On a windy day, it is hard to paddle though especially on a large body of water, but that would be true for most small water crafts.
552093
I don't think the hat performs well in a stiff wind. The size of the brim is large (it's a sun shade hat more than anything), and that makes it catch the wind more than a normal hat. I find myself flipping the brim down when it blows up in the wind.
1932843
I have not worn it in the wind so I do not know. It is a really nice hat. The brim could blow up in the wind as it is not super stiff, but I imagine it would go down again.
639816
Yes it is!! I use it for various outdoor activities and it holds up just fine.The straps stay nice and tight on your head and the tilt mechanism doesn't move unless you move it yourself.
5064
Yes I think so. I personally haven't gone in the water to test it out, but the hat maker claims that it floats and I can feel a foam pad in the crown about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
678072
Yes, this hat has their unique chin strap that does a super job on keeping your hat on in even the strongest of winds. Be sure to read the instructions included with the hat that tells you how to properly adjust and wear the strap and it will do an amazing job. I love my hat and wear it hiking and take it with me on all our trips.
5065
Yes The flotation is built into the brim. It can be swamped however in rough water.
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.
421317
As a boater I would say NO. I don't think it is stable enough for that use.
1932841
The hat is made out of pliable material that bends, which is part of what makes it so comfortable. I found that on windy days if I use the chin strap it does a decent job holding its shape, and it is far cooler than the stiff straw wide brimmed hats I have used in the past. I agree that it would probably blow up regardless in strong winds. Hope this helps!
810201
Definitely. It's comfortable, stable, rigid and easy .We had two people in it and only one could paddle - no problem
1788556
It's a straight stream, so blowback not an issue. Strong wind could affect your aim.
984906
No. Its a fixed, non adjustable head. For its size (very small) it is VERY bright. You won't be disappointed.
61918
I would say yes -- because I happen to have a really big noggin. If you have a head the size of Charlie Brown's or Frankenstein's monster -- or SpongeBob, you might have an issue. But the TYR cap is stretchy and has a lot of "give" to it.
2047634
The 30 gauge vinyl is thick, but not rigid. I am not sure it would work well for a visor brim.