Need A Balaclava - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

grafta · 10-03-2011, 05:25 PM

Haha, glad you've got a sense of humour!

I got a nice balaclava from MEC, but have def seen some good ones at generic outdoor/hunting places and like legallyillegal said workwear joints about the place.

Shouldn't be too hard to find

ThunderChunky · 10-03-2011, 05:29 PM

I look around thanks guys.

SAddiction · 01-04-2013, 06:08 PM

There are a number of great balaclavas now on the market that are light weight and breathable. The two we are aware of are by Airhole and Bula

Treegreen · 01-04-2013, 06:39 PM

Neff's "fuzzy" face mask has worked well for me on the occassions I've needed it in Utah. Warm and actually has 3 small holes. Sounds to me like you're more interested in a neoprene balaclava, but in my experience a helmet/beanie and a mask are the way to go. More versatile and easier to mix and match for the weather conditions.

Backcountry · 01-04-2013, 06:51 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I like Airhole stuff!

grafta · 01-04-2013, 08:05 PM

Just replaced my worn out MEC 'clava with a Bula helmet jobbie... will see how it holds up.

Don't like my airhole all that much... it's a tie-up scarf type thing

RockyMTNsteeze · 01-04-2013, 09:49 PM

I have a Black Strap Balaclava. I don't wear my other facemasks anymore cause this one is the best. It looks like a ninja mask, it stays in one place, it's breathable, and it's in a color I like.

ThunderChunky · 01-05-2013, 01:55 AM

Yea I just use airholes. They suck with a helmet though so I just use a balaclava and don't cover my nose. The Volcom face thing is pretty good.

freshy · 01-06-2013, 09:42 AM

In my experience anything that gets tucked under the goggles will cause them to fog up as soon as you breath out your mouth. Breathing out of your nose is all good in theory, but sometimes it just isint possible.

tdn · 01-06-2013, 05:01 PM

I'm rocking the UA ninja mask 2.0, doesn't fog my goggles even while under them (although, my goggles are fucking awesome, so many it would fog my electrics or smiths). It keeps me warm in super low temps, hasn't frozen at all unlike the 1.0, which even still, rarely froze. I'm a big fan. My only complaint is it should be a few inches longer.. but my jacket does perfectly fine protecting what it doesn't.

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grafta Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,752	Haha, glad you've got a sense of humour! I got a nice balaclava from MEC, but have def seen some good ones at generic outdoor/hunting places and like legallyillegal said workwear joints about the place. Shouldn't be too hard to find Last edited by grafta; 10-03-2011 at 05:31 PM. Reason: to - too

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SAddiction Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 205	snowboard face masks, balaclava There are a number of great balaclavas now on the market that are light weight and breathable. The two we are aware of are by Airhole and Bula __________________ Want to learn how to stomp it like the pros, visit us at www.snowboardaddiction.com

01-04-2013, 09:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
RockyMTNsteeze Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 236	I have a Black Strap Balaclava. I don't wear my other facemasks anymore cause this one is the best. It looks like a ninja mask, it stays in one place, it's breathable, and it's in a color I like. __________________ http://www.etsy.com/shop/RockyMTNsteeze IT AINT EAZY BEIN STEEZY

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01-04-2013, 06:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Treegreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 215	Neff's "fuzzy" face mask has worked well for me on the occassions I've needed it in Utah. Warm and actually has 3 small holes. Sounds to me like you're more interested in a neoprene balaclava, but in my experience a helmet/beanie and a mask are the way to go. More versatile and easier to mix and match for the weather conditions.

01-04-2013, 06:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Backcountry -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 265	I know this is an old thread, but I like Airhole stuff!

01-04-2013, 08:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
grafta Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,752	Just replaced my worn out MEC 'clava with a Bula helmet jobbie... will see how it holds up. Don't like my airhole all that much... it's a tie-up scarf type thing

01-06-2013, 09:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
freshy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 581	In my experience anything that gets tucked under the goggles will cause them to fog up as soon as you breath out your mouth. Breathing out of your nose is all good in theory, but sometimes it just isint possible.

01-06-2013, 05:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
tdn -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boston Suburbs Posts: 197	I'm rocking the UA ninja mask 2.0, doesn't fog my goggles even while under them (although, my goggles are fucking awesome, so many it would fog my electrics or smiths). It keeps me warm in super low temps, hasn't frozen at all unlike the 1.0, which even still, rarely froze. I'm a big fan. My only complaint is it should be a few inches longer.. but my jacket does perfectly fine protecting what it doesn't.