upgraded Balaclava

[Harvy]

Being in Qld I seldom have the need for a balaklava, however, I did  find one a few years ago but cant find any makers labelling on it.
Noel, the head section is quite light weight and almost see thru and made of stretchy material so fits my head quite tightly without producing that "my helmet wont fit" problem. the head piece is sewn onto the neck section which is much heavier material, sufficiently long and stretchy to fit down under a jacket and really wind resistant.

Its a good thing. Sorry I cant offer a maker as I'm sure it would find a place in your assorted bags.

Harvy

[giantkiller]

Fog evaders are the best

[FJmonkey]

Looks goofy but effective...

[giantkiller]

Looks goofy but effective...

Yep like I said, even works @ -17 and 78mph

[Sparky84]

Being in Qld I seldom have the need for a balaklava,

Harvy

I'm with you Harvy, never needed one,
Used to have a scarf with the old Belstaff for the neck but with new textile Jackets with Liners that go up to your chin I've usually just have a Tee Shirt on underneath.
Living near the coast also has its advantages, winter isn't that cold, tell you the truth, I prefer winter riding (my winter not yours)

Cheers
Alan

[giantkiller]

I love riding the ice on the river. If it gets above 25 the ice starts to melt because of the current.
This is what I ride. With these tires.

[rlucas]

I love riding the ice on the river. If it gets above 25 the ice starts to melt because of the current.
This is what I ride. With these tires.

Kinda lends a whole new meaning to "shreddin' it". Team ColeSlaw?

[Pat Conlon]

Ice studs? Note to self: Remember...Do NOT put your foot down.....

Come on out to Glamis and we will throw a set of these on your bad boy



....and you can leave your balaklava at home

[Dan Filetti]

Fred, have you tried one of these....



They're mostly either single or double layer Polar Fleece. I've got half a dozen of them (they're cheap) in varying thicknesses, I leave them in all my bags. When it's cold I tuck it in around the base of my helmet for a perfect seal, very cozy. I find balaclavas thick enough to keep you warm are too thick to go under my helmet and the thin ones don't keep you warm (they don't stop the wind coming in under your helmet) and they are claustrophobic and uncomfortable.

If you can keep the wind out of your helmet in the first place there's no need for additional head warming and with the Pinlock you can leave your screen "locked" - no rain, no fogging, no cold air. I also fitted a chin curtain to my helmet. My head and neck are never cold.

A typical mid Winter ride here in the High Country ranges from sub zero to peaking in low single digits plus the wind chill of travelling at highway speeds all day. Then there's that second wave of cold that comes 3 or 4 hours into a ride where the cold starts to creep into your bones.

As has been said already, Pinlock screens (or knock offs) are 100% unfoggable.

Noel

I think Noel is referring to the "Neck Gator" but the image would not load -work filters...  Anyway, assuming so, I second his sentiment.  All you need to do is keep the cold air out from under your helmet, these do nicely.



Dan

[giantkiller]

Ice studs? Note to self: Remember...Do NOT put your foot down.....

Come on out to Glamis and we will throw a set of these on your bad boy



....and you can leave your balaklava at home

Yes Pat Glamis is on my bucket list. Building this house is consuming my life right now. It took till August to get all the bids back. So it's going to consume next year too. But will get to Glamis

[ribbert]

I think Noel is referring to the "Neck Gator" but the image would not load -work filters...  Anyway, assuming so, I second his sentiment.  All you need to do is keep the cold air out from under your helmet, these do nicely.



Dan

Yes Dan, I was referring to neck gators (they have lots of names) and you are absolutely right, the best way to keep your head warm is to keep the air out of your helmet in the first place.
In the absence of cold air your helmet is very heavily insulated and warm already.
They are readily available at any outdoors/ski shop for not much money.

Noel