We only allowed to wear these, there's very strict rules on this:
http://www.akubra.com.au/index.html
http://www.drizabone.com.au/
We only allowed to wear these, there's very strict rules on this:
http://www.akubra.com.au/index.html
http://www.drizabone.com.au/
nice hats.
do you wear one of those type, and which one?
i like the looks of a couple of them, but too nice for me as far as cost....hehe
the one i used for 2 years is made by sloggers. i have no idea if they are still going, but probably and i am going to look them up as i really liked the hat and the material was long lasting and cool
I use an Akubra "Cattleman" in fawn, had it for years, dirty with sweat and dust and just getting that run in feeling. Swear by it, the day feels about 5 deg. cooler, when I have to use ear muffs I wear a baseball cap though. You see some guys around with these hats so old and worn there is not much more than the headband holding them together, they just get so old, comfortable and familiar that they seem like a old friend and you just can't bear to part with them.
Also got a Driza-Bone "Brumby" jacket the short bomber style, a friend of mine had it for years, when he grew too big in the gut about ten years ago he gave it to me, and I have used it heaps every winter since, not for work though, OH&S Regs. specify Hi-Vis.
As for hedging, just a Hi Vis shirt, ear muff or plugs, hat. Use chaps for the chainsaw work, but chainsaw pants with the protection built into the front of the leg if in a climbing harness, as more comfortable than chaps for climbing.
I haven't bought an Akubra hat since 2000. They jacked the prices up when it was fashionable for everyone to wear them during the Sydney Olympics.
I get my hats from USA now. Cheaper than an Akubra, and much better quality.
Also get my jeans & boots from USA.
I wear an Ex Army bush hat, Sunscreene, Ear muffs and safety glasses if required, long pants and flouro shirt.
For me it's nothing extra special - long sleeved shirt, jeans, safety boots, soft gloves, hat, safety glasses - my usual outfit basically.
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me too, except i only wear long sleeves if it is cold, or i am doing chemical applications as required by law.
otherwise, i use short sleeve and roll them up higher cuz the sleeves are longer than my t shirts so the super tan is a little much to be showing like that
here is an action pic on a mild day renovating.
this is one of our crew memebers of past(yup, not working here anymore)
crew leaders also have certification patches on the arms, name embroidered on the opposite the company logo, and they all also have an american flag on one arm if not pictured
Since early last century, it was basically rural Australia that kept Akubra going. Come the Sydney Olympics we could see 100,000 people in the stadium wearing Akubras, and we couldn't buy one west of the ranges due to demand. When we could, they were about 30% dearer.
I get the cheaper US hats (Stetson, Justin) 6X and they easily outlast the Akubras 3 times longer
You can get the basic heavy Wrangler jeans delivered from USA for about $AU30.00 when they retail here for probably twice that price.
I get Ariat top boots and casual hikers delivered for about 2/3 of the local price.
nice, it is about saving money for sure.
what is crazy is your mower pricing!
never bought an Akubra, always bought Cutana hats, the Coolabah Braid http://www.cutana.com.au/