Is the brim floppy in wind? My husband needs a hat for strong winds that won't flop down in his face.
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The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called),... » Read More The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. « Show Less
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Hi Petunia--I play golf in strong winds and I like how the straps hold the hat on my head. I have not had any problems with all my Tilley hats. The brim will not flop in the wind. Craig
116949
The brim is only 3" wide. There may be some flopping at 35+ miles an hour. If your husband is planning on being exposed to winds of that caliber (or higher), I suggest he not wear the hat.
116950
I have never experienced brim flop with my Tilley, whether walking in strong winds in town or on a ridge.
42618
Yes, it is substantially more stable. It won't flop in the wind or when you ride over bumps, but it can be knocked out of alignment if you bump it into something or drop the helmet on the ground.
1428679
I didn't have trouble... I actually have a small head (I know, weird... but I buy my hats in the youth section), but I didn't find it a problem. My husband has the mens' version of this, and he has a large head (wears 8 1/4" baseball cap) and he didn't have any trouble. I think that the material must stretch enough that it isn't a problem.
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No it isn't a large brim and I haven't had this problem in wind. It does flip up often, but then comes back down. The strap does well at keeping the hat on. The hat is very light nylon and I've never had it feel hot. I live in very hot weather and wear it in the sun often.
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Poorly. A really strong and consistent wind will turn this umbrella inside out in no time flat. Even a wind with moderate force will give it fits. It'll keep you cooler and protect most of your body from the sun but it is not an umbrella for coastland-style windiness.
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It is really adaptable (it would probably fit you well). It's a good hat, but it won't protect you if the sun comes sideways. I also think you can find prittier hats for women.
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The rain gets through the mesh a bit, but it depends on how much rain. For most of us, it wouldn't be a problem. Once, in a real downpour, I put a plastic bag over the hat...my wife laughed a lot, but I stayed quite dry. Or you could just wear the plastic bag? I like that the hat does a better job of keeping the rain off my glasses. The mesh helps with the heat and humidity here in Florida's summers.
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I don't think so. I was very unhappy with Owl. The information stated that the head would move with wind. Even during a heavy storm with lots of wind it did not work. I would not purchase this item again but that is just me.
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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!
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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.
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My hat came out of the suitcase about the way I put it in. It is always wrinkled, but I never fail to get compliments on it. I roll it vertically, so that the only chance of wrinkles is on the crown.
923455
No, but it fits tight at the bottom and haven't had an issue with it staying put even in high winds.
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The short answer is yes. I've seen people fold it up into a sandwich sized ziplock bag, but I prefer to roll up since it takes a short time for it to return to its normal shape. There is a thin, probably plastic, wire running through the brim that can temporarily cause the hat to be misshapen if you scrunch it too tightly, but it's not a huge drawback.
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I found the hat to be great! Neither my husband nor I, thought the brim was at all floppy and we continue to happily wear our Tilley hat.
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no, I don't find it floppy. I hike and ride my comfort bike in the wind with this hat. I have a small head (size 7), so perhaps its a smaller profile. Make sure you get the right size..... "One size fits all" hats are usually floppy.
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I would describe the brim as 'flexible' rather than 'floppy'. One can shape the brim to some extent... i.e., tilted down in front and tilted up in back.The brim will not flop down around your ears.
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The back flop can be tick away but it defeat the purpose of the hat. The back flop protect your neck from direct sun exposure. There is a zipper pocket where you can keep light valuable or on a very hot day, place some ice cube in there. The moisture will keep you cool. I wore this hat in Arizonia, N. Mexico, Wyoming, and other western state. It serve me well. It's light and have clip to hook up your clothes. This help you from chasing after it. I hope this answer your question.