Global Rating: 4.47 from 30 reviews.
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| rating | title | date | name | city state/province country |
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A Superb Bombay Bowler (5/5) | Aug 12, 2011 | Andrew | VA US |
| A pith helmet that fits my head and my eccentric taste. Lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for almost any hot/sunny weather outdoor activity. Don't let any negative reviews discourage any of you looking for a decent pith helmet. This pith is the real deal, no "el cheapo". Though if only they had a big head version of their "British[UK] style pith helmet...I can only dream. | ||||
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A pith helmet needs to be big (5/5) | Sep 21, 2010 | Yehuda | Chicago US |
| A pith helmet needs to be bigger than a normal hat to allow air circulation. Unlike a normal hat, it does not rest directly on your head -- what rests on your head is the suspended leather band inside, leaving air space. The leather band is adjustable to fit. You can add some adhesive velcro further along the band if you need to make it even smaller. This "big head" version is sized for a normal adult -- you don't need to be Mr. Potato Head to wear it. Some earlier reviews said the leather on the head band and the chin strap is flimsy and orange. The one I received in September 2010 had sturdy-seeming dark brown leather, as in the picture. My only criticism is that the lining inside and under the brim is white fabric, rather than dark green, or some other dark color. The white, under the brim especially, will probably look dirty soon. But I'm happy with my new hat -- very pukka! | ||||
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Big Head Sunshield (4/5) | Sep 8, 2010 | C.Braxton | Palm Coast Fl US |
| Some improvement on the comfort of the headband would bring a 5 star rating. | ||||
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a pilgrim's friend (5/5) | Jul 18, 2010 | tommy ollendorff | ca US |
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the sun was snickering at my baseball cap, so i leveled the playing field by going pith. this is a terrific hat. it is lightweight, sturdy, attractive, elegant, & unimaginably better than a baseball cap at providing shade for my head & face. i started with the standard size, then made a free exchange to get the bigger one, which is big enough to accommodate the headset for my ipod. the adjustable inner sizing band works well, as does the stylish & functional chin strap, which comes in handy on windy days. this is a great hat. i walk 4 or 5 miles a day in direct sunlight, & this pith helmet makes all the difference in the world. the price is halfway between a bargain & a miracle. |
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Indian Pith Helmet- Big Head (1/5) | Jul 12, 2010 | Dr. Marshall Burnett | Yazoo CIty MS US |
| As I wrote in returning the hat, I loved the hat itself very much. But the inside headband is totally flimsy and came apart completely when I first tried the helmet on. If you improve that unacceptable headband, I would buy it again gladly. Would someone there please reply to me. Thanks. | ||||
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indian pith helmut (5/5) | Jul 7, 2010 | ed lody | phoenix az US |
| great! had numerous compliments. love it. sure does the job. i live in phoenix,today 106! no sweat!!!!! | ||||
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quite good (4/5) | Jun 12, 2010 | James | Defuniak Springs FL US |
| This is indeed a big head hat. I wear a 7 5/8 and had to cinch up the headband for a good fit. The construction is good, the adjustable band seems a bit lightweight but is adequate. The strap on the helmet I received was orange, not brown as shown in the main product image. I would have preferred brown but in all this is a well made, great fitting pith helmet for the price. | ||||
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Robust hat (5/5) | May 14, 2010 | Gavin | Kapaa Ha US |
| I ordered the the big head version as my head is 7 1/2 inches round, I was able to adjust the hat to the smallest setting to fit me, this hat will fit huge heads. It came packaged very well and is very well constructed, should last long time here on Kauai. I'm very happy with it, my wife will have to get used to it though! | ||||
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This is a great hat (5/5) | Apr 21, 2010 | Peggy | Spearsville Lo US |
| I bought myself one of the hats and one for my Husband. It is so lightweight I forget I have it on and it keeps the hot sun off my face and head. I don't have to remind my husband to put his on ( that's a first), he enjoys wearing it. They are great! | ||||
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Not big enough (1/5) | Apr 17, 2010 | Eugene Houser | Camden SC US |
| Taking a standard size hat shell and giving it a velcro band does not create a "big head" version. Customers should be warned that this hat will not fit a head larger than 7-1/2 (if that). It didn't even come close to fitting my 7-3/4 head. | ||||