Stetson *** Club...any thoughts?

[citRon]

Anyone have any experience with the Stetson *** Club line? The 'Kissimmee' model has a nice color; replace the band with a nice ribbon, maybe a brim trim...has potential. What do you think-

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[Rick Blaine]

I would go for the Akubra Riverina

... similar look & far better felt @ less than 1/2 the $$$.

....my .02

 

[Atticus Finch]

I like mine. I'm thinking that it may be one of the older hats in the "*** Club" line. It doesn't have any other name---just "*** Club". By the way, please pardon my post-holidays gut, promently showing in this photo. Since early last month, I've been working to trim away some of this embarrassing bulk.

Atticus

 

[citRon]

The Riverina does look good, but I don't particulary like the 'snake-bite' holes on the side.

 

[ScottyBlues]

I like *** Club

I bought the Diamond Jim hat about 2 months ago. It's a moderately western style that I like for dressing more casual. It's a great hat. It's very stiff as western hats tend to be. The felt feels good.

I've also recently purchased an Akubra Federation Deluxe. Shipping costs aside, these hats cost about the same. I'd have to say that the Akubra is a better quality hat. So, if you can find a style you like from them you might be happier. If not, I doubt you'd be disappointed with the Stetson.

 

[Havana]

I had a black Diamond Jim. The crown shrank into a cone shape after exposure to only a couple of minor rain showers. That was back before I knew of Akubra. Check out a Coober Pedy from David Morgan or any other Akubra. You money will be better spent. I ended up tossing my Stetson into a bonfire. It didn't even burn well.

 

[citRon]

wow- the thing wouldn't even die with integrity!

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I had a black Diamond Jim. The crown shrank into a cone shape after exposure to only a couple of minor rain showers. That was back before I knew of Akubra. Check out a Coober Pedy from David Morgan or any other Akubra. You money will be better spent. I ended up tossing my Stetson into a bonfire. It didn't even burn well.

We need to do a head to head comparison to see which burns better, Stetson or Akubra.

 

[J.B.]

We need to do a head to head comparison to see which burns better, Stetson or Akubra.

 

[indycop]

I ended up tossing my Stetson into a bonfire. It didn't even burn well.

OUCH! lol

 

[citRon]

As far as price, Shepler's has it for $110.00, and I have a $25.00 gift card for there. But, if it's ****, it's ****, even if moderately priced ****. I have enough firewood right now...
The Coober Pedy is another perfect style, dimensions, etc hat, but again, I don't like the '******* blast to the side' vent holes!

 

[dogsplayinpoker]

Just bought a Bear Creek Stetson, from noggintops. The snap brim is 2 3/8 which gives me plenty of shoulder movement for clay shooting. The felt is pretty soft and I am unsure how it would take to a hard rain but I like the casualness of it while still being a pretty classy fedora. Also have an Akubra Banjo Patterson and it is very high quality, imho, is very stiff and has stood up to lots of outdoor wear.

 

[citRon]

I'm making a list of 'potential' Akubras right now. The problem is either one model has 'ventilation holes' which I don't need/want, or they are not offered in a color I like. Thinking of getting a Snowy River and tweaking the brim a bit.
*** Club owners,: Might I bother you for pics of your hats?
Dogsplayinpoker, pics of your Bear Creek, -lookin at that as well. Thank you!