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Created by pirrad > 9 months ago, 20 Jun 2015
John340
QLD, 3136 posts
24 Jun 2015 9:39AM
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PhilSWR said..
This whole thread is making me cold. Those sweet, bath warm sea breezes are only 90 odd days away



Less than 60 days for Brisbane

Mort67
TAS, 423 posts
24 Jun 2015 10:59PM
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Flying Objects said..
Hi All,

We make a Neo Beanie that uses high stretch neoprene that has a soft lining and they are designed to fit tight over the head and ears. These have been pretty popular with some of the Tassie crew and they are a pretty cheap option (RRP $29.00).


Cheers,
Marco



I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.



PS.. can you direct me to where to buy? I've just been redirected through 3 websites through auswind and retailers to find nothing under their search.

mathew
QLD, 2046 posts
25 Jun 2015 9:03AM
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Mort67 said..

I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.


I have a beanie-style (Neil Pryde) and a hood (Rip Curl) that connects/tucks-in to the wetsuit.

Sometimes the beanie blows off or you lose it in a crash.

25 Jun 2015 10:44AM
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Mort67 said..

Flying Objects said..
Hi All,

We make a Neo Beanie that uses high stretch neoprene that has a soft lining and they are designed to fit tight over the head and ears. These have been pretty popular with some of the Tassie crew and they are a pretty cheap option (RRP $29.00).


Cheers,
Marco




I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.



PS.. can you direct me to where to buy? I've just been redirected through 3 websites through auswind and retailers to find nothing under their search.


Hi Mort67,

I have sent you a couple of options via e-mail, I hope this will help you out for local Tassie supply.

Thank you very much


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mathew said..

Mort67 said..

I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.



I have a beanie-style (Neil Pryde) and a hood (Rip Curl) that connects/tucks-in to the wetsuit.

Sometimes the beanie blows off or you lose it in a crash.



Hi Mathew,

When I designed our Neo Beanie I aimed for a pretty tight fit so as to minimise the beanie slipping off. I spent quite a bit of time on the SUP and Windsurfing and taking as many waves on the head as I could without adjusting the beanie. I went about ten waves / duck dives before it had slipped enough to fall off, it certainly will not blow off.

We use a pretty light weight and stretchy neoprene so the beanie remains comfortable but will also float if it does fall off. One thing I did not want was a string dangling from the back that connected to the wetsuit, so it needed to be a good fit.


Cheers,
Marco

BSN101
WA, 2294 posts
25 Jun 2015 12:19PM
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Flying Objects said..

Mort67 said..


Flying Objects said..
Hi All,

We make a Neo Beanie that uses high stretch neoprene that has a soft lining and they are designed to fit tight over the head and ears. These have been pretty popular with some of the Tassie crew and they are a pretty cheap option (RRP $29.00).


Cheers,
Marco





I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.



PS.. can you direct me to where to buy? I've just been redirected through 3 websites through auswind and retailers to find nothing under their search.



Hi Mort67,

I have sent you a couple of options via e-mail, I hope this will help you out for local Tassie supply.

Thank you very much



mathew said..


Mort67 said..

I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.




I have a beanie-style (Neil Pryde) and a hood (Rip Curl) that connects/tucks-in to the wetsuit.

Sometimes the beanie blows off or you lose it in a crash.




Hi Mathew,

When I designed our Neo Beanie I aimed for a pretty tight fit so as to minimise the beanie slipping off. I spent quite a bit of time on the SUP and Windsurfing and taking as many waves on the head as I could without adjusting the beanie. I went about ten waves / duck dives before it had slipped enough to fall off, it certainly will not blow off.

We use a pretty light weight and stretchy neoprene so the beanie remains comfortable but will also float if it does fall off. One thing I did not want was a string dangling from the back that connected to the wetsuit, so it needed to be a good fit.


Cheers,
Marco


Was a chin strap ever an option?

25 Jun 2015 2:17PM
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BSN101 said..

Flying Objects said..


Mort67 said..



Flying Objects said..
Hi All,

We make a Neo Beanie that uses high stretch neoprene that has a soft lining and they are designed to fit tight over the head and ears. These have been pretty popular with some of the Tassie crew and they are a pretty cheap option (RRP $29.00).


Cheers,
Marco






I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.



PS.. can you direct me to where to buy? I've just been redirected through 3 websites through auswind and retailers to find nothing under their search.




Hi Mort67,

I have sent you a couple of options via e-mail, I hope this will help you out for local Tassie supply.

Thank you very much




mathew said..



Mort67 said..

I'm going to try one of these. Last time i got out of the water and put a beanie on, i was tempted to wear it when i went back out, so this fits the bill nicely. Not sure that I'd be comfortable in a full hood anyway.





I have a beanie-style (Neil Pryde) and a hood (Rip Curl) that connects/tucks-in to the wetsuit.

Sometimes the beanie blows off or you lose it in a crash.





Hi Mathew,

When I designed our Neo Beanie I aimed for a pretty tight fit so as to minimise the beanie slipping off. I spent quite a bit of time on the SUP and Windsurfing and taking as many waves on the head as I could without adjusting the beanie. I went about ten waves / duck dives before it had slipped enough to fall off, it certainly will not blow off.

We use a pretty light weight and stretchy neoprene so the beanie remains comfortable but will also float if it does fall off. One thing I did not want was a string dangling from the back that connected to the wetsuit, so it needed to be a good fit.


Cheers,
Marco



Was a chin strap ever an option?


That would be a big NO!!!!

My view was if I'm going to wear something like this than I will try to make it a little less obvious. I SUP a lot before work (Perth can get chilli first thing) or I sail in winter fronts, so I wanted it to be functional but still look OK!

Cheers,
Marco

Windxtasy
WA, 4014 posts
25 Jun 2015 3:52PM
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I sail with a neoprene beanie when it is really cold. I don't think it has ever come off on its own, and I fall in plenty! It does keep your head a lot warmer.

JBFletch
QLD, 1287 posts
25 Jun 2015 6:02PM
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If on the other hand you do want to stand out.
You could go for ION's version.



PaulWWW
NSW, 16 posts
30 Jun 2015 8:03PM
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Woollen socks with booties - has anyone tried this? Does it work?



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