redtailin
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nose and cheek protection
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?
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ripsessionkites
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B-Roc
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ditto what Rip said. Been using those for years and love 'em.
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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.
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redtailin
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cool, thanks guys
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krumly
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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.
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doublespeed360
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when it not to cold i use a camo head thing bought at dicS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s sporting goods
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flyboy15
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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.
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flash
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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?
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