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wearing hat protection

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Created by petermac33 > 9 months ago, 31 Oct 2009
petermac33
WA, 6415 posts
31 Oct 2009 5:08AM
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surprised i dont see many sailors wearing hat protection.

the ageing effect of the sun alone should be enough.

i am sure windsurfing without a hat also causes damage/ageing of eyes.

the glare/reflection of water is a doubling effect of sun exposure on eyes/skin.

whenever my hat has blown off i have trouble seeing where i am going esp late afternoon.

getting cancers cut out later in life from face/neck could be a price some will pay for there carefree attitude.

in football, you dont wear shinpads, well your almost asking for it.

Test pilot 1
WA, 1430 posts
31 Oct 2009 12:54PM
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So... in football you wear shin pads to stop sun burn?

ka43
NSW, 3105 posts
1 Nov 2009 11:34AM
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I think you would be surprised how many sailors wear hats these days. Most of the guys I sail with wear them and sunnies are becoming more and more popular.
Ive already had pterygiums cut off both eyes and skin cancers cut off and zapped.
I also guess it might have something to do with how much hair you have

Most of the big surf wear companies make version these days, well worth it.

I mean, if Mr Lockwood wears one they must be fast

Squid Lips
WA, 708 posts
1 Nov 2009 12:14PM
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Saw something a bit .. different .. today. A kiter with what looked like a lycra balaclava, and ski goggles.

tatkins
QLD, 344 posts
2 Nov 2009 5:04PM
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Squid Lips said...

Saw something a bit .. different .. today. A kiter with what looked like a lycra balaclava, and ski goggles.


He was getting away with someone else kite and board



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