Phat Hats

The humble beanie. A mythical source of gnarl for crankers the world over. When the correct model is combined with a solo pad and the scientifically proven 'tops off for power' approach, even the most bumbly of pebble wrestlers will be flashing sick lines in no time. Trust me, I’m Mountain Dad, and bloddering is my thang. Anyway, as choosing the correct thermal headwear is key to 'nailing your latest proj dude', pay attention to my top headwear tips and you’ll be sending hard quicker than you can say “thumb sprag that crozzly pocket mofo.”

Here we see the classic orange/yellow/grey combination: ideal for crimpy walls and overhangs - you knows it!

Green beanies work really well on grit slabs - be warned though, they are high in friction but low in power, so a poor choice for vertical or overhanging lines.

On the left: red/gold - break out this bad boy for slopers, gastons and pinches...

...and right: blue/yellow/red - another useful arrow in your beanie quiver, these aid tendon and skin recovery.

Vertical stripes give you power for roofs. 

Also note the prominent 'Prana' logo - these tend to up your ability by a minimum of one grade, the bigger the better!

Cabbage patch beanies: why not try one on your next arete attempt, they help prevent barndooring - Hercules knows it, he aint no fool when it comes to beanie selection!

And finally, hard beanies (also known as helmets) - save these for longer sends (also known as routes/proper climbing).

Now, go forth and power scream your way to glory!

(PS - does anyone know how to get this f-ing formatting to work without putting full stops in all over the show?!!!)

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