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    Quote Originally Posted by Grassman177 View Post
    ah, ok,

    it is a term for a bush hat, jungle hat etc. basially a hat with a 360 degree brim that is 3-5 inches wide.

    i love them for sun protection. i try to get ones made with uv resistant fabric as they hold up way better.
    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/

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grassman177 View Post
    there you go, a good man. hahaha

    i jsut cant see the chaps man, they are hard enough to move in and it has only been once that anyone ever did this. but, it "could" save ones life depending on if the addident involved the femoral artery!

    that is why my dad wants us to and i think will be more enforced in the future.

    safety is huge here, and i think for good reasons.

    i am not a regulator, but i think the laws are there for good reason. we have OSHA here to deal with for work place safety.

    It can mean the difference between winning and losing a law suit from an injury making sure they at least have the gear at their ready!
    What in the hell are chaps ?

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    I wear an Ex Army bush hat, Sunscreene, Ear muffs and safety glasses if required, long pants and flouro shirt.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by edbeek View Post
    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.
    there is a bit of shock to me i will have to say.

    please feel free to elaborate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imoww View Post
    What in the hell are chaps ?
    leg protection made of kevlar most times or something very tough commonly used for chain saw applications.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christine Wharton View Post
    For me it's nothing extra special - long sleeved shirt, jeans, safety boots, soft gloves, hat, safety glasses - my usual outfit basically.
    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

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grassman177 View Post
    there is a bit of shock to me i will have to say.

    please feel free to elaborate.
    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.

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    nice, it is about saving money for sure.

    what is crazy is your mower pricing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by edbeek View Post
    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.
    never bought an Akubra, always bought Cutana hats, the Coolabah Braid http://www.cutana.com.au/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grassman177 View Post
    nice, it is about saving money for sure.

    what is crazy is your mower pricing!
    What are the prices over there grassman?
    I understand the US - AUS dollar. But what do you guys charge for mowing jobs?

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