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Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat
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Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat

Item # 697116

$19.00

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A "no tie" version of the classic hat, the Headsweats CoolMax® Shorty Hat is a no-brainer to put on, yet it still manages moisture and protects from the sun's rays.

  • CoolMax fabric wicks moisture and moves it to outer layers for quick drying
  • Elastic band keeps hat in place, and terry headband absorbs moisture
  • Excellent under any helmet

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Item 697116

Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat Specs

Specification

Description

FabricCoolMax polyester
GenderUnisex

Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat Customer Reviews

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Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat
 
4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (5)
  • Good fit (5)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road biking (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (4)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Oct

    6

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Works as advertised

    By Canon_Addict

    from Pittsburgh, Pa

    About Me Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Good Fit

    Cons

    • No Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Use
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking

    Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

    This is a great product. Without it sweat runs into your eyes without any resistance. The way the product works is the material it uses absorbs moisture and moves it to the outside of your head as well as spreads the moisture out over a larger area where the wind blowing through your helmet dries the moisture away a lot faster than without it.

    The first reviewer must have been using his inside out?? I am here tonight buying my second one. Each one is good for 1 1/2 hours of use, then it becomes to saturated, easier to switch it out than to ring it out.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    7

    2007

    (2 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    You can do without it

    By doogie

    from Peshastin, WA

    About Me Bicycle commuter, Triathlete

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Breathable
    • Good Fit

    Cons

    • Looks Silly

    Best Uses

    • Road Biking

    Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

    I bought one of these after a few buddies raved about them. It is supposed to keep the sweat out of your eyes. ANYWAY, it traps heat and made me sweat more. Plus, it looks silly, which I typically don't worry about but come on now. My helmet does a good enough job of redirecting sweat so it just ended up being another thing to maintain and make me look sillier than before.

    Unless you have major sweat problems or a bald head and are worried about some cool looking helmet vent tan lines, I would skip it.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    1

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Runners -- Check These Out!

    By Paul E.

    from Fredericksburg, VA

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Good Fit

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

      I know these were made for cyclists to wear under their helmets, but runners who sweat a lot should buy these! They keep the sweat out of your eyes on trails and the roads. They keep your head nice and cool on hot days and they warm your head on cooler days. Well worth the investment!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      13

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Buy one

      By paullam

      from Northville, MI

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Good Fit

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Road Biking

        Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

        Used one of these for almost a year now. I won't go cycling without it. It DOES keep the sweat out of your face and wicks away perspiration. Dries quickly when you take your helmet off. The "pony tail" is functional - sweat wicks away quickly and evaporates at that point at the back of your neck.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        31

        2009

         
        5.0

        This is the one.

        By TandemsRUs

        from Mid Michigan, hot, humid summers.

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Road Biking

            Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

            This is the best thing under a helmet. I struggled with sweat in the eyes for years 'til I go one of these. Since then I've tried all variations, both from HeadSweats and others, but this design is the BEST. Slip it on, fits easily under the helmet, and away! I've got the ones with multiple tails, and I hate them (well, OK, so I'll ride with them when I don't have the good kind). And don't even talk about cotton handkerchiefs, etc.! Yikes! Really, get this and be happy.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Apr

            12

            2009

             
            5.0

            A cozy liner for your brain bucket

            By heydogrun

            from Anaheim Hills "The O.C." Calif.

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Good Fit

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Use
              • Mountain Biking
              • Road Biking

              Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Shorty Hat:

              This item is not really intended to keep your head warm but to keep your head dry, by absorbing and dispersing sweat out those multiple vent holes up top. It may even make your helmet feel like it fits better/more comfortably. I never ride without something like this.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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