Akubra Overload

[DamoLynch]

The price has gone up since the new owner took over.

Not just since the new owner. Shipping to Germany was 30 euros a month ago and is now 50 euros.

 

[Ent]

Akubra sent out a “hidden” offer on half price or be more hats. So hopefully a proud owner of another Grey Bogart and a Fern Cattleman.

 

[Ent]

Following on order and not turned up as not in stock sale I got another one but this time the item was damaged. But instead of a refund they set a newly minted version of the Bogart. Note the new at least to me hat liner.

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[One Drop]

Following on order and not turned up as not in stock sale I got another one but this time the item was damaged. But instead of a refund they set a newly minted version of the Bogart. Note the new at least to me hat liner.

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I like the new liners, and I think they've done a great branding job with their new website, models, liner changes, and general communications. They are much pricier than before but I think well situated in the market now.

 

[Streak]

I have a number of Akubra hats mainly inspired by the characters on various TV shows. The current one that interests me is the hat worn by Joe Leaphorn in Dark winds.
Reading here and in other places the general consensus is that it could be a variation of the Stetson Open Road although the OR does not have a leather hat band. The Akubra folks say that the closest of theirs could be the campdraft also without leather hat band. With the new ownership of Akubra prices are way higher than they used to be and it's no longer attractive to order from Australia (I am in the US) which I would have taken a chance even of the campdraft was not perfect. Right now the campdraft is $240 from the US distributor and the OR is $315 and I would still need to find a leather hat band.
What are your suggestions for a hat that would most closely resemble the Leaphorn hat?

 

[MikeP]

I know this is an old post and you’ve probably made up your mind by now, but I screenshot this the other day as I had the same thoughts.

And I’m late in thanking you. I ve went horse hair gray and black hat band, replacing the ribbon. Will bash it this weekend with either full cattleman or side dents only. (I think)‍

 

[MikeP]

They have a long history of this, with purely American Western style hats in various models and dress hats, and this since many years if not throughout their whole history.

I’m guessing most on this site know years ago, Stetson out sourced Open Roads to Akubra.

 

[MikeP]

I have a number of Akubra hats mainly inspired by the characters on various TV shows. The current one that interests me is the hat worn by Joe Leaphorn in Dark winds.
Reading here and in other places the general consensus is that it could be a variation of the Stetson Open Road although the OR does not have a leather hat band. The Akubra folks say that the closest of theirs could be the campdraft also without leather hat band. With the new ownership of Akubra prices are way higher than they used to be and it's no longer attractive to order from Australia (I am in the US) which I would have taken a chance even of the campdraft was not perfect. Right now the campdraft is $240 from the US distributor and the OR is $315 and I would still need to find a leather hat band.
What are your suggestions for a hat that would most closely resemble the Leaphorn hat?

I have a number of Akubra hats mainly inspired by the characters on various TV shows. The current one that interests me is the hat worn by Joe Leaphorn in Dark winds.
Reading here and in other places the general consensus is that it could be a variation of the Stetson Open Road although the OR does not have a leather hat band. The Akubra folks say that the closest of theirs could be the campdraft also without leather hat band. With the new ownership of Akubra prices are way higher than they used to be and it's no longer attractive to order from Australia (I am in the US) which I would have taken a chance even of the campdraft was not perfect. Right now the campdraft is $240 from the US distributor and the OR is $315 and I would still need to find a leather hat band.
What are your suggestions for a hat that would most closely resemble the Leaphorn hat?

I think for the money you’d be best off with the CD, especially if you can get a Heritage anywhere. Then the Stetson OR. Change the ribbon band to leather. Or a Stetson rancher, trim the brim and have a ribbon binding put on and add the leather band. I’ve never been sure if Leaphorn’s has a bound brim or not‍Have fun. just my thoughts.

 

[RickP]

There are several Akubras with a similar crown. Most have bigger brims, but thats easily trimmed down. ( these below have all been trimmed down some... for comparison the Boomerang is now about 3-1/4" and the others are 2-5/8")

To my eye, the crown shape and size looks closest to the Akubra Lightning Ridge.

The Colabah crown is similar but has vent grommets on the crown sides

And the Boomerang has a very similar crown with a bigger brim

A good used akubra, little brim trimming and shaping and you will be in business

 

[jeffgarf]

Just purchased a Bogart from David Morgan. Seems they have some old stock they must be clearing out. Not sure if all they styles they have, but I'd never seen a Bogart there before and they were at a good price for any new Akubra these days. Hopefully this bump will help those who may be interested.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Just purchased a Bogart from David Morgan. Seems they have some old stock they must be clearing out. Not sure of all they styles they have, but I'd never seen a Bogart there before and they were at a good price for any new Akubra these days. Hopefully this bump will help those who may be interested.

I just had a look at their online listings and they are actually quite robust. I can't imagine these are new old stock. They have moonstone Adventurers, for example, as well as bluegrass green Campdrafts. I don't remember these colors being on offer consistently before.

AND they seem to have a full stock of sizes.

The prices are noticeably increased - $240 for imperial felt and $280 for heritage. That's still an okay price imo. If I had need of a new Akubra, I certainly would not hesitate.

Let's hope this portends new horizons for the company.

 

[jeffgarf]

I just had a look at their online listings and they are actually quite robust. I can't imagine these are new old stock. They have moonstone Adventurers, for example, as well as bluegrass green Campdrafts. I don't remember these colors being on offer consistently before.

AND they seem to have a full stock of sizes.

The prices are noticeably increased - $240 for imperial felt and $280 for heritage. That's still an okay price imo. If I had need of a new Akubra, I certainly would not hesitate.

Let's hope this portends new horizons for the company.

I figured perhaps old stock because I thought they were going for even higher prices than these. Maybe this is good news.

Same hat from AU to the US is $292 plus DHL shipping plus taxes.

 

[Frontporchcharlie]

In honor of Halloween here in the States, I tried my hand at

a coffin crease on my Silverbelly Campdraft. I like it a lot. It'll probably be permanent. I already have a Stetson Open Road with a cattleman's crease so I thought I'd do something different with the Campdraft.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Just received an email from the Hattery advertising free international shipping until the end of November on purchases of $200 AU or more.

They look to have all the Fed IVs in stock plus a lot more (but not heritage quality CDs, unfortunately - those look to be a relic of past glories, alas!).

Also, attached is a photo of a new Akubra liner they are displaying.

The Hattery is still not listing their prices though and imo that is not a good selling tactic. I don't understand why the new Akubra owners are forcing this. Tell me the price, dangit! I'd rather walk away than have to ask!

(Edit: forgot to mention, the email says you have to use the code BLACKFRIDAY to get the free shipping. I assume that means at checkout?)

 

[RickP]

Too bad no Heritage Campdraft Deluxe. Regular Imperial felt Hats are still nice... just not QUITE as nice lol. The grail Im still hoping beyond hope to find is an older light grey Bogart... Ive seen ONE in person so I know they did exist ( but it was too small).

 

[ShadowXY]

Great White Shark/ Greg Norman Question:

Lost in a ocean of Akubra's. Having some Australian roots it would be nice to have one but which one?

I like at least 3 1/4 inch brim.

Looking toward Snowy River a classic which I think is 3 1/4 brim but can't find anything about the Great White Shark in brim width...

Anyone know what the brim width of the Great White Shark is?

Thanks!!!!

 

[jeffgarf]

New black Bogart from David Morgan.

 

[Dan718]

Found a Tablelands on eBay in my size and the colour I was after. Auction ends on Friday so hopefully I’ll have something to show for it, although shipping means I can’t bid too high or I may as well just buy new.

 

[One Drop]

Great White Shark/ Greg Norman Question:

Lost in a ocean of Akubra's. Having some Australian roots it would be nice to have one but which one?

I like at least 3 1/4 inch brim.

Looking toward Snowy River a classic which I think is 3 1/4 brim but can't find anything about the Great White Shark in brim width...

Anyone know what the brim width of the Great White Shark is?

Thanks!!!!

I couldn't find the measurements anywhere but to my eye it must be at least 3 ½", though it's hard to judge from pictures because the crown has a noticeable taper.

 

[ShadowXY]

I couldn't find the measurements anywhere but to my eye it must be at least 3 ½", though it's hard to judge from pictures because the crown has a noticeable taper.

Thanks for the observation. I was able to get some info on the measure of one or two of them & they come in about 3 inches. They could have been cut down too. I'd like at least 3 1/4 inch for the sun but it's an interesting hat made for a Australian Golfer & it has a cool shark. The Boss is 3 1/2 inch & the Snowy River 3 1/4. I guess 1/4 inch smaller brim than the Snowy River is not that much but the Snowy looks more like a Fedora & the Shark has a off look to me compared to the Snowy.

I guess if I found either in my size for a reasonable price it would be worth it. The Boss has a more round full head shape which I think would be a problem for my oval head. I bought a Snowy in 55 & it was on the large side. Most say the Akubra will shrink & my head is a full 55 so don't want to go smaller.

Well, we'll see now as I bought it. It's really in great cond & was $40 so I just had too!
Supposed to be a Gray-Blue & I might pinch the front & it will look more like a Fedora.

Shark came out in the late 1980's & probably are discontinued. Not sure I like that funky 3 color band...