Just curious what you guys usually wear to protect your face from the wind. Two years ago I wore a facemask but didn't really like how it felt. So last year I tried banannas and those were fine except I kinda feel like changing it up again this year so I'm going to try a neck gaitor. Probably like this grey one Coal Basic Beanie Men's Reviews & Sale | trusnow.com
Anyways just trying to see what people on this forum usually wear.
That's the Bataleon smily face mask??? That mask is impossible to find if it's authentic
Cut your own damn hole in it and get that mask if it's authentic.
Hell don't cut a hole in it and sell it for a nice profit
Edit - I take that back. I think it was the bataleon smily face bandana that's hard to find... It's been a few years since I've seen or thought about it and may be confused
my friend started this company and i rock nothing but Snug Life: Collections for my neck warming needs. warm and stylish, if you go to their facebook theres a lot more color options for fabrics and she even makes custom ones sometimes with multiple fabrics cut up and sewn together into one. they go for anywhere between 20-25 i think normally.
the one on the left is more of my winter snug cause it has a thicker fleece lining on the inside(what it comes with normally) and the one on the right is a thinner custom one she made for me that has more of a flannel lining.
So how exactly do you wear banannas on your face, glue or duct tape? One added bonus though is you don't have to stop for lunch; just eat your face mask!
Sorry, I just couldn't resist it was too easy. :cheeky4:
That mask thing is creepy to be sure.
Unless it is super super cold, I do not like wearing anything and when it is dumping, I rock the ice beard. :thumbsup:
Ahh I can't believe you have never tried a banana on your face! It's so warm! Redirect Notice
Only kidding but that shows how much my spelling/thinking skills decrease right before I fall asleep . Ahh if I could grow a beard I would totally rock a ice beard :thumbsup:
I started a new bank position this year and had to warn them during the interview that october through march there will only be snow touching this beard not any shiesty razor or electric shaving contraption
Somehow still have this job even looking like a homeless hippie
keep in mind that after riding all day in cold temps, you need to find a mask with good ventilation otherwise it will get wet from you breathing thru it all day and any snow that gets on ur mask will stick to it. I have the seirus facemask/balaclava one..its not bad but it sometimes gets wet but it doesnt really affect me.
bandannas are worthless for face masks if its under 25, your anywhere with loose snow, you fall, or if its actually snowing. They never stay tight, they are pretty thin, and the second you take it off it gets cold and freezes in the the crumpled up shape its in around your neck. I have a fleece neck warmer that i pull up to my nose. super warm, then if its a warm day or im riding hard and im getting super hot ill just pull it down for a bit.
Yeah thats why I was kinda leaning towards neck warmers but have you seen AVALON7 facemasks? Apparently they are made out of some mesh material so they don't get wet and are only like 20 buck. Plus they are made by a member of this forum http://www.avalonseven.com/onlinestore.html
Have to say, I'm a fan of the Volcom facemask. Rode it all last season and it didn't freeze on me (which is what the white mesh is for). I had some burton bandana the year before that and it would be rock hard after just an hour.
Turtle fur gator most of the time. Very versatile. Were it up at different heights on face. Even wear it as a hat from locker to the car. Thicker than I would like on some days. Lacks the Cool/hip factor. I've tried beard. Wife doesn't like it.
My jacket has a sort of neck cuff going on, so I can hide most of my face behind it. I usually just man up and suffer, the only time the cold and wind is really a problem tends to be on the chairlift. Soon as I get off I'm too busy shredding to worry about my face.
Bwahahaha! Wow. Someone must be f__king with us over there!
I use the Seirus half mask and I love it. I have the baclava but it doesn't fit that well. It seems that either the face-part is snug and the headcover is out of whack or vice versa. The mask-only option is where its at.
I'm surprised no ones mentioned the "Buff" product. I've had one for about 5 years and I haven't had any problems. It's basically a seamless tube that you pull over your face to wear around your neck, but you can wear it in different ways. http://www.buffusa.com/
I also have a Dakota face mask that I wear every so often. It really depends what I can grab first.
I used to use a bandana but it always fogged up my glasses and I can't wear those full face masks with my glasses. Maybe I need some sports glasses or something. I recently got one of those cheap neck tube things which I want to try out.
I rock the outdoor technology yowie. By far the best thing ive tried. It doesnt freeze up and I can breathe perfectly fine. their website is Front page | OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY. Seriously check them out. Pretty cheap.
I'll +1 the yowie. Bought 2 of them last year and I love them. If you're a heavy mouth breather, like myself, I suggest you get 2 if you're going multiple days on a trip and chance of fireplace is slim.
I like that I can pull it up to my goggles and it stretches down into my shell. The half section of fleece is good over your face, but the lack of it towards the base keeps your neck warm but not too hot.
For warmer weather... I use a Ride Qi facemask. I like it better than a bandanna because it is made of more breathable mesh and because it stay on your face even if you pull it down occasionally.
For storm days... I wear an OR Sonic Balaclava with a mesh breathing area
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