Re: The Never-Ending Quest

Posted by Fedora from 24.116.27.239 on July 25, 2001 at 19:42:03:

In Reply to: The Never-Ending Quest posted by Austin Powers on July 25, 2001 at 10:33:30:

: After reading a recent post by Patterson regarding his desires to have Joe Jr. modify a borsolino hat into an "Indy", I came to this realization. For the most part, collecting Indy's gear is a never-ending quest. With the exception of Aldens, MK7 bags, and DM bullwhips, reproductions of Indy's gear are not agreed upon. There are literally dozens of hat and jacket options out there, numerous belt and clothing choices, and more than one outlet for shoulder bag straps.

: Not too long ago, when PBs became popular, they were thought to be THE end-all be-all Indy hat. But soon after, people began looking into Akubra Federations, and now Lee Kepler hats. It seems no one can agree on which is the ultimate replica.

: The same holds true for jackets as well.

: For years people were more than happy with their Westeds. Then suddenly, a rag-tag bunch of rebels started to question their accuracy. Now, it's widely known that Westeds aren't all they're cracked up to be, yet some people still prefer them over choices. I myself own both a Wested and a FS, yet I've still had urges to order another Wested. I also think my PB is great, yet I've often wondered about purchasing a Federation, why is that?

: Are we destined to never find the ULTIMATE replicas?

: Sure, when we receive a new item in the mail we're in love with it for a few days or weeks. But then, we start to ponder the greenness of the grass elsewhere. Why are we never satisfied? Patterson has or had dozens of Indy coats, Fedora and Dakota have quite a few hats, and I myself have more than one of each. Why, in this age of communication, have we yet to find the perfect items? Indy's gear on screen has such a distinct and identifiable look, yet it's nearly impossible to find/duplicate.

: Austin Powers

You know, you are right. I still love my PB and Federation, but I am still on the lookout for other hats that seem to capture that elusive look that I am after,and I am only talking the Raiders fedora here. If I ever find the perfect Raiders hat, my quest will then be for a perfect TOD fedora, followed by a perfect LC fedora. This could take years, perhaps the rest of my life, but I take great pleasure in the "chase". I have had up to 7 hats at any given time, and now that I am down to 3, I am getting a bit nervous. Eventually, I want 7 hats again, one for each day of the week. But, they have to be as good as the PB and Fed. I currently own 2 Wested jackets, a new lamb, and a cowhide, but I really want a FS, in goatskin. I think I was the first one to voice my opinion of the goatskin being an ideal leather for an Indy jacket. Enough rambling. Regards, Fedora

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: : After reading a recent post by Patterson regarding his desires to have Joe Jr. modify a borsolino hat into an "Indy", I came to this realization. For the most part, collecting Indy's gear is a never-ending quest. With the exception of Aldens, MK7 bags, and DM bullwhips, reproductions of Indy's gear are not agreed upon. There are literally dozens of hat and jacket options out there, numerous belt and clothing choices, and more than one outlet for shoulder bag straps.

: : Not too long ago, when PBs became popular, they were thought to be THE end-all be-all Indy hat. But soon after, people began looking into Akubra Federations, and now Lee Kepler hats. It seems no one can agree on which is the ultimate replica.

: : The same holds true for jackets as well.

: : For years people were more than happy with their Westeds. Then suddenly, a rag-tag bunch of rebels started to question their accuracy. Now, it's widely known that Westeds aren't all they're cracked up to be, yet some people still prefer them over choices. I myself own both a Wested and a FS, yet I've still had urges to order another Wested. I also think my PB is great, yet I've often wondered about purchasing a Federation, why is that?

: : Are we destined to never find the ULTIMATE replicas?

: : Sure, when we receive a new item in the mail we're in love with it for a few days or weeks. But then, we start to ponder the greenness of the grass elsewhere. Why are we never satisfied? Patterson has or had dozens of Indy coats, Fedora and Dakota have quite a few hats, and I myself have more than one of each. Why, in this age of communication, have we yet to find the perfect items? Indy's gear on screen has such a distinct and identifiable look, yet it's nearly impossible to find/duplicate.

: : Austin Powers

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:     You know, you are right. I still love my PB and Federation, but I am still on the lookout for other hats that seem to capture that elusive look that I am after,and I am only talking the Raiders fedora here. If I ever find the perfect Raiders hat, my quest will then be for a perfect TOD fedora, followed by a perfect LC fedora. This could take years, perhaps the rest of my life, but I take great pleasure in the "chase". I have had up to 7 hats at any given time, and now that I am down to 3, I am getting a bit nervous. Eventually, I want 7 hats again, one for each day of the week. But, they have to be as good as the PB and Fed. I currently own 2 Wested jackets, a new lamb, and a cowhide, but I really want a FS, in goatskin. I think I was the first one to voice my opinion of the goatskin being an ideal leather for an Indy jacket. Enough rambling. Regards, Fedora

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