The Beanie Thread

[TwisT]

Fall is among us Pals.

It was 49 degrees in the morning on my way to the bus stop. I was looking for beanies online and vast majority of them were identically made. I'm looking for suggestions for thick warm head wear that will hopefully fit over my small afro to cover my ears.

So whats your recommended head warmth solution?

[Abyss1]

broke mine out this week too, im a big fan of the pom pom tops

[diplodocus]

broke mine out this week too, im a big fan of the pom pom tops

i like the way pom poms beanies fit, but not the actual pom pom. I usually cut them off

[Murge]

Carhartt for when it’s cold. Any cheap gas station beanie for when it’s cool out. I shave my head so no hair means a beanie may get  pulled out on a cool or chilly day.

[notinternetfamous]

bricks and wood makes a nice quality heavy knit beanie. Super thick and warm. Anderson Paak rocks them. I'd say they're worth it at retail price, but you can usually get them on sale

also Noah makes good beanies

[dr.prestige]

When my hair is long I usually wear an Atlas beanie of mine with a super loose fit because I put it through the washer and dryer incorrectly. The lack of constriction is undesirable with short hair but holds my long hair together perfectly with a nice level of airflow. I hate my hair getting in my face while I skate so it's perfect for hot days when I want to keep my hair controlled but also not overheat. I have to figure out exactly what I did to stretch this one out so I can do it again with another one when this one is lost or is otherwise not worth wearing. When I have short hair I usually wear caps, I'll go with a beanie if I'm feeling particularly cold.

[WavyDavy]

Thinsulate Beanie or Merino wool

[LebowskisRug]

Every time I go to Peru I buy 4-5 fisherman beanies made of Alpaca. Soft, warm, thinner than wool, all of them together cost about 1/2 the price of a skate beanie.

[Huell Howser]

bought this last year - 100% wool so a lil itchy but very warm. I also like the fit. $12 on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173872176286

[Paco Supreme]

I shave my head so no hair means a beanie may get  pulled out on a cool or chilly day.

I too shave the dome, and I’ll wear a beanie 3/4 of the year.

Brixton heist beanie on the cheap is good, otherwise I’d look at Poler or Roark

[Plan9Customs]

bought this last year - 100% wool so a lil itchy but very warm. I also like the fit. $12 on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173872176286

Same ones here. I grab them at the Army surplus store for like $8 when I’m up in Chico.

[sacking rails]

butter goods beanies

[Underpressureflips]

I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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Wool is the only way to go with beanies

[Lukabrazi]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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Wool is the only way to go with beanies

if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

[Abyss1]

Has Tim Pool entered the chat yet?

[PisstickleTypeExperience]

I have a dark green Dakine beanie I love.

Dakine makes some quality stuff. Really nice hydration packs.

[manysnakes]

I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

Acrylic also outgasses for a long time and is almost certainly linked to an increase chance of cancer. Also you will flush thousands of bits of microplastics into the ocean with every wash. Organic fibers forever.

[huggernaut]

Any recommendations for big heads? 

[layzieyez]

Any recommendations for big heads?

See a shrink

[Tight Pants Big Wheels]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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Wool is the only way to go with beanies

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if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

[manysnakes]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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Wool is the only way to go with beanies

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if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

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This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

I bought a possum wool cap from a market in Hobart, Tasmania and it has been absolutely great. The ultralight backpacking company Z Pack makes an excellent possum/merino blend beanie that’s pretty cheap. I also recommend their socks - some of the best I’ve ever owned, though not great for skating. 

https://zpacks.com/products/brushtail-possum-beanie

[switchfakie]

what do you mean beanie season? its always beanie season my g, 0 degrees to 100 baybeeeeeeeeee

[Easy Slider]

I bought mine on the Faroes and I can wear it regular or Penny style. Only wear it cold weather tho.

[GBLange]

got mine from Nepal..cheap but it kept my head warm and cozy from the himalayan mountain chills.

[Roisto]

Finding good beanies isn’t easy at all. I like a watch cap type of a beanie when it’s not too cold to keep my hair from getting in the way and to absorb the sweat when I’m skating. Having my hair a lot longer on the sides now make it so that most beanies won’t stay on that well. I’ve had to get rid of over half of my beanies. To make things simpler I’m gonna get my hair cut.

As for acrylic or wool, I sweat like a crazy and find acrylic better cuz they’re so easy to wash. I also have sensitive skin and wool beanies can start irritating my forehead. Maybe merino wool or alpaca would be better but it’s not easy to find a basic watch cap that I can fold as I like made of those materials around here at least. Found one from alpaca but that costs 60€ which is a bit outrageous and is out of stock anyway.

When it’s actually cold I’ll use all sorts of different beanies which cover the ears. Those don’t seem that hard to come by here in Finland. I don’t skate outside when it’s so cold that I’d need to cover my ears so how one would perform when skating isn’t important to me.

[streetmeat]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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100%

Wool is the only way to go with beanies

[close]

if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

[close]

This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

[close]

I bought a possum wool cap from a market in Hobart, Tasmania and it has been absolutely great. The ultralight backpacking company Z Pack makes an excellent possum/merino blend beanie that’s pretty cheap. I also recommend their socks - some of the best I’ve ever owned, though not great for skating. 

https://zpacks.com/products/brushtail-possum-beanie

never thought id see zpacks mentioned on slap

[backside_frontside]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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100%

Wool is the only way to go with beanies

[close]

if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

[close]

This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

[close]

I bought a possum wool cap from a market in Hobart, Tasmania and it has been absolutely great. The ultralight backpacking company Z Pack makes an excellent possum/merino blend beanie that’s pretty cheap. I also recommend their socks - some of the best I’ve ever owned, though not great for skating. 

https://zpacks.com/products/brushtail-possum-beanie

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never thought id see zpacks mentioned on slap

Lol at the Zpacks link. Is ultralight gonna be the next big trend in skating? Brands that should have a skate team…

I love my Dime beanie. Dime always has dope beanies in their drops. Looks sick, fits nice, and keeps my head warm enough. No matter what temp, if I’m skating, I’m sweating so I rotate my beanies and wash them regularly. Love my quartersnacks beanie too.

[streetmeat]

Lol at the Zpacks link. Is ultralight gonna be the next big trend in skating? Brands that should have a skate team…

i mean, if you look at the trucks/bolts threads and MFers out here sourcing Ti parts deep within eBay...we aren't far off. does this mean i have to start UltralightSkatingJerk instagram now?

[manysnakes]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

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100%

Wool is the only way to go with beanies

[close]

if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

[close]

This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

[close]

I bought a possum wool cap from a market in Hobart, Tasmania and it has been absolutely great. The ultralight backpacking company Z Pack makes an excellent possum/merino blend beanie that’s pretty cheap. I also recommend their socks - some of the best I’ve ever owned, though not great for skating. 

https://zpacks.com/products/brushtail-possum-beanie

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never thought id see zpacks mentioned on slap

It shouldn’t be terribly surprising that a bunch of hyperactive 30 and 40-somethings have evolved interests outside of skating. I’ve been eyeing an Arc Air or Arc Haul for the past few years, but can never bring myself to pull the trigger.

[streetmeat]

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I gotta wear straight wool beanies. Anything acrylic, like the carhart beanies now makes my head break out. Shit sucks. But wool never smells bad, son that's a plus

[close]

100%

Wool is the only way to go with beanies

[close]

if you are purchasing Wool, you should be purchasing 100% Merino Wool, much smaller fibers, comfier, less itchy , moisture wicking, and insulating when its damp.

[close]

This, or cashmere-merino blend is the way to go.

[close]

I bought a possum wool cap from a market in Hobart, Tasmania and it has been absolutely great. The ultralight backpacking company Z Pack makes an excellent possum/merino blend beanie that’s pretty cheap. I also recommend their socks - some of the best I’ve ever owned, though not great for skating. 

https://zpacks.com/products/brushtail-possum-beanie

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never thought id see zpacks mentioned on slap

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It shouldn’t be terribly surprising that a bunch of hyperactive 30 and 40-somethings have evolved interests outside of skating. I’ve been eyeing an Arc Air or Arc Haul for the past few years, but can never bring myself to pull the trigger.

probably for the best, zpacks packs are shit