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Cold weather balaclava/facemask suggestions?

James

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Sep 11, 2001
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So I've got a rockin' Pearl MicroSensor skull cap that goes under my helmet, covers my ears, etc. It's great when it's cold out.
But...
My face kind of froze off last year, so I want to get something for those colder days.
I see that Pearl makes on, same material, so I'm leaning towards that, but I see that Craft makes a couple too, their stuff is usually really nice.
The Craft one seems to be more "fitted" to the head, where the Pearl one looks more like Cobra Commander's little face shroud thingie, if that makes any sense.

Any advice?
 

LordOpie

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Oct 17, 2002
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I'm interested too. One that I want needs to not fog up my glasses -- and no, not wearing ski goggles, I don't wear them on the slopes either.
 

James

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I should probably just go see if I can try one on at the PI outlet ("outlet" being used as sarcasm, as they charge retail, bastards!) up in Tahoe. I'm more concerned about the fit over the chin and neck, I don't want it all bunched up or coming untucked there...
 

Wumpus

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Dec 25, 2003
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I have a PI that I got in the early 90s. Does that count?




I only wear it on the road when its in the lower 30's and raining. I wore it once last year on the mountain bike when it was 27° just for the neck warmth factor.
 

James

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I think I'm going to go with the cheaper of the two Craft ones, that way I don't feel too bad about spending a lot, even if I only use it a couple of times...
I'll let you all know how it works out.
 

James

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I'm talking something Similar to this . I think I paid like $4 for them at a EMS or REI I put my Helmet on Buckle it , then Pull it up over my Nose

Ah, that's pretty damn cool. I think one of my buddies has something like that. I'm doing a QBP order anyway, I'll just tack the ninja mask on, it's easier than anything else, no biggie.
Thanks for the info though. It would work with my Pearl beanie though. Hmm...
 

Heidi

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Aug 22, 2001
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I'm not even sure what brand mine is. I got it years ago for snowboarding but use it exclusively for riding now and it works great. Mine is more fitted then the one in that pic though - it covers your entire nose too. I'll check on the brand tonight.
 

Cant Climb

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I'm talking something Similar to this . I think I paid like $4 for them at a EMS or REI I put my Helmet on Buckle it , then Pull it up over my Nose


thoose mouth covers get damp then make you colder imo.....get a turtle neck or 2.....
 

TreeSaw

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Oct 30, 2003
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Well, I don't ride my roadie in the winter, but I have used both a fitted neoprene version and exactly what Splat posted for snowmobiling and both have gotten the job done. I tend to go with my fleece one because it's softer and more cozy against my skin.