Truly Functional Surf Hat!!
by Scott
(San Diego)
The problem with surf hats - the bill cuts down your visibility and when you're paddling through the waves the bill can totally get in your face and completely blind you. So most surfers ignore the sun exposure and cancer risks and don't use a hat.
Surf Munkey to the rescue. Surf Munkey (http://surfmunkey.com) produces a surf hat that was designed by surfers for use in actual decent sized surf. The hat uses a patent-pending design of Velcro on the top of the bill and front of the hat - so you can simply slap the bill up out of your face (like when you're paddling out or catching a wave), and then simply pull it down when you're sitting in the lineup waiting for a wave.
Lots of other subtle design features too: like shallower crown so the bill rides a little higher on the forehead = better visibility; black bill for reduced glare; forward mounted chinstraps so the hat stays rock solid on your head; strong Nylon construction means fast drying.
This hat is truly functional! So protect your face and scalp, without having anything hinder your surfing experience. Check them out at SurfMunkey.com or in your local surf shop (see the website for a listing of shops).