with global warming taking effect wondering whats the best hat to wear kitesurfing.. looking at getting my self a good hat.. sick of losing so many that aren't designed for this sport
The FCS Bucket hat or cap are the way to go.
I know both Airborne Kitesurfing and Windforce Watersports have them available in Perth.
www.zazzle.com.au/fly_a_kite_hat-148842726049165729
kite hats come free with a goe joe
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22338261&ref=sc_25
this one seems to work just make sure you stop the vid after a few seconds (you'll get the idea by then hopefully)
The Peak brand surf hat or cap is designed for the job, has a well designed chin strap.
www.kitepower.com.au/collections/kitesurfing
Available online or in any KP store.
^^^ the strap on that hat sucks balls.
the clip catches hair and skin and will rub your neck raw after a couple of hours.
the best ones have a one piece velcro strap, a hell of a lot more adjustment and a whole heap more comfortable
just get a LEIMO and grow hair on your head another cheap way out is to wear a hair peice . it looks like its warming up in the UK,,,,,,,
Definately recommend the Peak surf hat the only hat that does the job . Tried all the cheapo ones , putting my own strap on etc but the brims fold up after a while.
Billabong does a good one. O'Neill used to do a good one but the last one of theirs I saw was crap.
As a Ranga I've used a cowboy type hat from Lowes for the last couple of years. its not designed for kiting But it gives good coverage and works really well for me. costs about $25 and I"ve had mine for about 18 months broke last session as did my board
Its the fauna brown one with the wire running around the rim and the venting in the top. Similar to the type that Queensland sheriffs wear
The wire In the rim tends to push the upwind rim up, so I can see where i"m going. The plastic wire like Venting in the top of the hat lets water flow through so when I wipe out it does not strangle me
The best thing is the brown rope and ball with a spring stopper on it. I slide the stopper ball all the way to the hat put the rope around my neck like a noose slide the ball to the bottom of my neck at the back. Put on the hat. Pull the rope tight from the back of the neck and slide the stopper ball all the way to the base off the skull where the spine goes into the skull be careful of your hair.
There is a slight possibility that the hat could strangle me but that's a risk I'm willing to take. Like people with surf leashes to there strapless surfboards having the board shooting back at the rider, only much less likely to happen.
ocean earth surf hat
I use the wide brimmed hat, the front of the brim is stiff so it dosen't fold up in the wind. Its comfy and works a treat!
but I couldn't care less, I've had far to much sun already in my life and will do anything I can to cover up.
I reckon you will know the answer to that in 30 years SB.
I never wore a hat in the 30 or so years that I surfed before taking up kiting, it wasn't cool and probably still isn't, but hey neither am I.
P.S. I think that multi coloured one with the propeller that Beersy posted would look good with your mankini
Goodtime in the 'Gabba have great hats. They were giving them away with any purchase as a promo last year - don't know if they are still doing so. I guess you can buy them. Stiff peak in the brim & a good strap.
cheers for the laughs beersy, kitedevil and mr float (re: photos/video)... am lmao just before i start work 
after a wicked wkend of kiting
