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SHELTA HATS REVIEW: SEAHAWK, OSPREY, GRIFFIN & PHOENIX<\/h1>\n
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The Shelta Seahawk sun hat uses a stiff brim that won\u2019t fall and block your vision when it\u2019s wet or windy.<\/strong>\u00a0In fact, the Shelta sun hat, which now has four versions, was invented to handle water-focused adventure sports like standup paddling and surfing \u2014 without flopping around or getting in the way.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a surfer, but I swim, raft, kayak and fish in the water often enough to know that sometimes slathering on sunscreen just isn\u2019t enough protection from the sun\u2019s UV rays. For those long days on the water in relentless sun, I ordered a Shelta Seahawk sun hat and promptly put it to use. This is what I learned:<\/p>\n

Shelta Seahawk Sun Hat Review<\/h2>\n
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Designed for action water sports, the Shelta Seahawk hat has a stiff brim to keep the sun out of your eyes, even when it\u2019s windy and wet.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The\u00a0Shelta claim to fame<\/a>\u00a0comes from its stiff brim that won\u2019t sag when it gets wet or hit with a blast of wind. If you\u2019re an outdoor water adventurer, you can\u2019t have your brim blocking your vision while you\u2019re paddling, surfing or kite boarding. In addition, you don\u2019t want a more traditional ultra-wide brimmed sun hat getting in the way.<\/p>\n

So Shelta founder Jurgen Schulz set out to create an amphibious sun hat with a slim profile, a stiff brim, and fabrics that won\u2019t get waterlogged. He succeeded.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the brim, which Shelta calls its Winged Vision Visor. It uses dual layers of closed-cell foam to give it stability. It\u2019s lightweight and stays put and it works well. The closed-cell foam also floats, so you won\u2019t lose your hat in the water.<\/p>\n

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The Shelta Seahawk has mesh vents and a removable cord system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The\u00a0Shelta Seahawk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0includes a removable cord system that you can use to cinch down your hat so you won\u2019t lose it if you get hit with a wave or a gust of wind. In fact, the cord system includes a removable clip that you can tether to your clothing or life jacket. For safety, it will break or bend under extreme force.<\/p>\n

The entire cord is also removable through a toggle system in the brim.<\/p>\n

Better yet, Shelta includes a pocket in the top of the hat where you can stow the cord when not in use. Or stash your license or a credit card.<\/p>\n

A rear toggle lets you fine-tune the fit, and mesh eyelets help with venting.<\/p>\n

Shelta Seahawk, Osprey, Griffin & Phoenix Explained<\/h2>\n

Shelta makes four different models of its sun hat: The Seahawk, Osprey, Griffin and Phoenix. All come in a variety of colors, but not all color options span each model.<\/p>\n

The Seahawk and Osprey are aimed at water sports with near constant exposure to water while the Griffin and Phoenix are water resistant but aimed more toward dry sun protection. The Griffin and Phoenix, for instance, have a mesh liner to help wick moisture off your head.<\/p>\n

They all float, of course, and they can all handle plenty of water.<\/p>\n

The other key differences are the width of the brim at the sides and back. Here are the measurements in inches:<\/p>\n