redtailin - 12-2-2010 at 09:00 AM
Hey guys I've been battling with a bit of a situation... I have balaclava type hood/face protection, but it is thick and bulky and doesn't fit under
my already snug helmet. What do you guys use as a helmet liner and nose and cheek cover that is fairly thin but warm and provides adequate wind
protection?
ripsessionkites - 12-2-2010 at 10:01 AM
i bought this for the year :
canadians:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep...
americans:
http://www.rei.com/product/725711
B-Roc - 12-2-2010 at 10:54 AM
ditto what Rip said. Been using those for years and love 'em.
macboy - 12-2-2010 at 02:25 PM
I've got a thin skull cap to protect my bald head but really it's gotta be touching minus 35 with the windchill before I feel the need to cover my
face. When I do I have a thin (t-shirt thin) baclava that fits the bill.
redtailin - 13-2-2010 at 08:19 AM
cool, thanks guys
krumly - 13-2-2010 at 08:33 AM
Manzella Windstopper balaclava when it's really cold out. Bought mine at Campmor Sierra Trading a couple years back on clearance. OK price here:
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/MZU34/
Very thin and fits in the helmet. Mouth hole is a bit small - remove the mesh and open it a bit. Only thing I don't like about windstopper for
head gear is diminished hearing.
krumly
doublespeed360 - 13-2-2010 at 05:44 PM
when it not to cold i use a camo head thing bought at dicS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s sporting goods
flyboy15 - 15-2-2010 at 08:11 AM
Ben I have your solution! I just bought a balaclava before the trip that is thin and doesnt fog the goggles and it works AMAZINGLY. I will let you
try it on. They are at scheels.
flash - 15-2-2010 at 08:44 PM
For my head: bandana, with a thin neoprene/fleece skull cap if super cold. I have a vented helmet and usually wearing the bandana with vents closed
is enough in 20degF with the wind blowing, sub zero I throw on the skull cap
for my face: I use something similar to the product above with the fleece liner/neoprene. (make sure to wash it with an enzyme killer not a
detergent, nothing like manky ski gear when it gets warm with your breath) Otherwise I use a double bandana (made out of capoliene) /fleece system,
so that I can pull one down and not the other. I have used it when just skiing, hiking, riding a 'sled, and kiting.
They never cease to amaze me with fleece.... then microfleece.... whats next? nano-fleece?