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my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:08 pm
by homie
One of the more interesting gifts received this year
Its hand made to order from Poland, a beautiful dark brown aviators cap that will be very hard for me not to put on. Offering absolutely no protection and completely without DOT certificate why does this appeal to my sense of sight, touch, style and even smell?
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I'm ashamed to say I will probably be seen wearing this around the neighborhood on the PCX in the spring. Looking for the proper era googles to finish this crazy steam punk look. Anyone know what I'm looking for in a google?
it gets worse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather ... 1838335336
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:15 pm
by j.d.b.
Dontcha hafta glue some gears on it to be Steampunk?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFCuE5rHbPA
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:29 pm
by waspmike
Less aviator and more tanker?
In Indo i had one like this. Came complete with goggles!
Thanks to this thread I discovered my next helmet! Nexx X60 Vintage
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 11:01 pm
by kramnala58
Why is it that I want one of these when it is so extremely hot in Thailand? It certainly caught my attention.
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:15 pm
by you you
homie wrote:One of the more interesting gifts received this year
Its hand made to order from Poland, a beautiful dark brown aviators cap that will be very hard for me not to put on. Offering absolutely no protection and completely without DOT certificate why does this appeal to my sense of sight, touch, style and even smell?
steampunk.jpg
I'm ashamed to say I will probably be seen wearing this around the neighborhood on the PCX in the spring. Looking for the proper era googles to finish this crazy steam punk look. Anyone know what I'm looking for in a google?
it gets worse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather ... 1838335336
Ditched the Wonka hat?
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:18 pm
by you you
waspmike wrote:Less aviator and more tanker?
In Indo i had one like this. Came complete with goggles!
Thanks to this thread I discovered my next helmet! Nexx X60 Vintage
This is all a refreshing change from the earlier flouro/squid sanctimonious short stroking.
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:57 pm
by homie
After exhausting efforts to find decent goggles online that vent and live up to the quality aviator cap I finally had to put 'hands on' at my local military surplus outlet. Many decent milspec goggles were available but prices were over the top for my novelty ensemble and rare occasion ride as i'm typically ATGATT unless its 100 degrees. These are fine... day/night set 30 bucks for both
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:47 pm
by homie
Christmas is over youyou, time to put up your santa hat
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:50 pm
by you you
homie wrote:After exhausting efforts to find decent goggles online that vent and live up to the quality aviator cap I finally had to put 'hands on' at my local military surplus outlet. Many decent milspec goggles were available but prices were over the top for my novelty ensemble and rare occasion ride as i'm typically ATGATT unless its 100 degrees. These are fine... day/night set 30 bucks for both
Nah. Need to be metal, rubber and leather. They look a bit gay pirate but made in China rather than assembled in India
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:52 pm
by you you
homie wrote:After exhausting efforts to find decent goggles online that vent and live up to the quality aviator cap I finally had to put 'hands on' at my local military surplus outlet. Many decent milspec goggles were available but prices were over the top for my novelty ensemble and rare occasion ride as i'm typically ATGATT unless its 100 degrees. These are fine... day/night set 30 bucks for both
How much was the vase?
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:40 pm
by relic
Got one of the originals handed down from my dad
Canadian WW11
most comfortable hat ever
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:08 pm
by you you
homie wrote:Christmas is over youyou, time to put up your santa hat
Oh yes
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:11 pm
by homie
you you wrote:homie wrote:Christmas is over youyou, time to put up your santa hat
Oh yes
and your wing tip is back so I know you are happy
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:21 pm
by homie
To get something original you will have to bleed cash. People are not letting go of granddads service goggles without you'll paypay
I don't see one in my future but I have all winter to hunt
But I would love a pair of these AN 6530's for sure!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/clt/5371046789.html
Re: my aviators pilot cap
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:12 pm
by WI_Hedgehog
homie wrote:One of the more interesting gifts received this year
Its hand made to order from Poland, a beautiful dark brown aviators cap that will be very hard for me not to put on. Offering absolutely no protection and completely without DOT certificate why does this appeal to my sense of sight, touch, style and even smell?
I'm ashamed to say I will probably be seen wearing this around the neighborhood on the PCX in the spring. Looking for the proper era googles to finish this crazy steam punk look. Anyone know what I'm looking for in a google?
it gets worse
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather ... 1838335336
Oddly, I have one of those, the whole setup, handmade in Poland to order by Sterkowski--the quality is impeccable, and it's quite warm. Visibility is excellent. Kind of makes one look like The Dark Knight.
Thread:
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8293