Why is the cowboy hat shaped that way?

[TheMoose]

Great video. In addition, the heavy curve allows you to articulate your rope around your body and head while roping, without knocking your hat off.

[terryfriend]

Always wondered about that, thanks 😊

[Conorscorner]

Oh man, it sounds pretty stressful wearing a cowboy hat with all the rain and wind variables to contest with :p
Thanks for the wonderful explain my friend, great quick video :D Bravo :D :D

[au]

Im from Australia, which has the highest skin cancer rates in the world, and I akways assumed cowboy hats were wide solely to get the sun off you, when it appears to be for rain protection or both.