Balaclava?

Discussion in 'Equipment' started by xrguy, Nov 6, 2012.

  1. Wy'east

    Wy'east Dust in the wind...

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    Just don't try eating baklava while wearing your balaclava...
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  2. HaChayalBoded

    HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored

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    I have a few, I like the subzero and the shampa with the fleece neck part. But 9 times out of 10 I end up wearing a buff or a turtle fur neck gaiter.
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  3. Wy'east

    Wy'east Dust in the wind...

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    +1
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  4. docwells7

    docwells7 Long timer

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    Polar Buff or Cyclone Buff when it's colder, normal buff when it gets warmer. I like that it holds my earbuds in place. The neck part is windproof fleece and the head part is lycra. Adjustable for changes in temps as you ride.
    Link...
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  5. hamiamham

    hamiamham Been here awhile

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    I've always used the ones made from the neoprene material; left over from my skiing days I guess. I don't know if they exist but something made out of the same material they make soft shell jackets from would be interesting I think..
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  6. AKDuc

    AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti

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    I use a thin lightweight one if it's only kinda chilly out.

    I really like my Rev'it Blaze balaclava when it's colder out because of it's windproof neck gaiter and seamless construction around the forehead.

    Warmest regards from up in the frozen north, Mark H.
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  7. JRP

    JRP Old guy Supporter

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    Silk..fits close and is very warm and comfortable.
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  8. rjsurfer

    rjsurfer Been here awhile

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    +1 for the Polar Buff.

    Simple and very versatile. I make sure the polar fleece end is down by my neck so it not only seals out the wind around my neck but the fleece material is full enough to close up the gap under the helmet. That still leaves me enough material to make a nice balaclava and protect my face. When I get off the bike it turns into a nice cap.

    Ron W.
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