I need a new hat

[Gatordev]

I need a new combo cover. I've gone to the exchange and they have the ones with the CNT cover, but those get dirty really easy. For my entire career, I've had a Bancroft "plasticy" cover instead of the CNT one and it still looks great. I've just learned that Bancroft is no more, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of another manufacturer that sells them with the optional "synthetic" cover.

I really don't want to have to pull off the one I have because I'm not sure I have the skills to put it on the frame of a new cover, but I'm aware that's an option.

 

[MIDNJAC]

Good thing you aren't a JO anymore.....because everyone knows you can't be an LT without your hat

 

[voodooqueen]

I need a new combo cover. I've gone to the exchange and they have the ones with the CNT cover, but those get dirty really easy. For my entire career, I've had a Bancroft "plasticy" cover instead of the CNT one and it still looks great. I've just learned that Bancroft is no more, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of another manufacturer that sells them with the optional "synthetic" cover.

I really don't want to have to pull off the one I have because I'm not sure I have the skills to put it on the frame of a new cover, but I'm aware that's an option.

Honey, you need a big hat like mine...

 

[ltedge46]

I really don't want to have to pull off the one I have because I'm not sure I have the skills to put it on the frame of a new cover, but I'm aware that's an option.

It's easy, loosen the metal band and pull the back of it down through the frame. Pull the cover off and repeat in reverse to get it on the new frame. Once the metal band is back up inside the top cover, tighten it up and lock it down.

One of the best things I learned 17 years ago from my class CPO.

 

[Gatordev]

Thanks. Guess I'll start on the old one to make sure I'm not completely inept before buying the new frame.