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| − | * There are many variants of the Panama. The Professional's Panama strikes a resemblance to the "Monte Carlo" design. | + | * There are many variants of the Panama. The Professional's Panama strikes a resemblance to the [http://www.brentblack.com/pages/panamahats.html#monteCarlo "Monte Carlo"] design. |
| − | * This hat variant was actually created in Honduras. It later spread to the rest of | + | * This hat variant was actually created in Honduras. It later spread to the rest of Central America, and eventually became known globally. {{Citation needed}} |
| − | * Panamas are the subject of debate in terms of quality. The best way to gauge a | + | * Panamas are the subject of debate in terms of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Hat#Quality quality]. The best way to gauge a Panama's quality is counting the weaves per square inch; anything less than 100 weaves is regarded as poor quality. There are many degrees of increasing quality, up to the rarest and most expensive hats, which can have as many as 1600–2000 weaves per square inch. These high quality hats can sell for thousands of dollars apiece. |
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Revision as of 08:28, 5 December 2010
| Professional's Panama | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Worn by: | Sniper |
| Slot: | Cosmetic |
| Equip region: | Template:Dictionary/items/er error |
| Released: | Classless Update |
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Paintable: | No |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 Professional's Panama |
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| “ | Nothing personal, mate, I'm just better.
Click to listen
— The Sniper on a hatless Sniper
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The Professional's Panama is a headwear item for the Sniper. Released with the Classless Update, it appears as a simple, low-crowned, straw Template:W circled by a light gray band.
The hat description was written by Nineaxis for the Hat Describing Contest, and is a clear reference to Meet the Sniper.
Trivia
- There are many variants of the Panama. The Professional's Panama strikes a resemblance to the "Monte Carlo" design.
- This hat variant was actually created in Honduras. It later spread to the rest of Central America, and eventually became known globally. [citation needed]
- Panamas are the subject of debate in terms of quality. The best way to gauge a Panama's quality is counting the weaves per square inch; anything less than 100 weaves is regarded as poor quality. There are many degrees of increasing quality, up to the rarest and most expensive hats, which can have as many as 1600–2000 weaves per square inch. These high quality hats can sell for thousands of dollars apiece.
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