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Backcountry · 01-06-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by grafta

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

You're talking about the style called "Tie-Ups" they have balaclavas and more styles.

Balaclava - Unisex - Shop

grafta · 01-06-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Backcountry

You're talking about the style called "Tie-Ups" they have balaclavas and more styles.

Balaclava - Unisex - Shop

Yeah, I know they have balaclavas too. I just don't like having the 'hole' in a specific place. I like to be able to pull up the face part to wherever suits how cold/shitty the conditions are. On chin if it's not bad, over mouth if its a little colder, over nose if its really cold/sleeting. I know you can do this with air hole masks, but i'll roll with my $15 plain black joint for now

andiecandyglass · 01-07-2013, 10:19 AM

I've been using bandanas for quite sometime and they would get wet and freeze. Not very comfortable. I recently purchased this Neff balaclava which is 96% Polyester and 4% Spandex. Best thing I've ever purchased. Kept me warm and was way dryer than a bandana.

SAddiction · 01-07-2013, 06:57 PM

So what do people prefer to wear to keep their heads warm? Us personally we wear Balaclavas, the light weight kind. there are a number of other types that most people have said about in here like:

tie-ups
facemasks
balaclavas
scarfs
tubes

What are the benefits and disadvantages to each? People have discussed fogging up googles from Balaclavas, tie-ups that freeze etc

sxdaca · 01-07-2013, 07:31 PM

Did u check any of the NXTZ stuff?

sxdaca · 01-07-2013, 07:34 PM

NXTZ // Active Lifestyle / Technical Recreation

SAddiction · 01-07-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sxdaca

NXTZ // Active Lifestyle / Technical Recreation

Hey they seem to be fair priced and some great designs dude

JordanAK · 01-08-2013, 03:31 AM

airblaster terryclava

snowklinger · 01-08-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SAddiction

So what do people prefer to wear to keep their heads warm? Us personally we wear Balaclavas, the light weight kind. there are a number of other types that most people have said about in here like:

tie-ups
facemasks
balaclavas
scarfs
tubes

What are the benefits and disadvantages to each? People have discussed fogging up googles from Balaclavas, tie-ups that freeze etc

My newest and most favorite item. When it's warm I just wear it under my helmet, it's so versatile, you can cover it in snow, take it in the lodge and after a beer its dry again (ok maybe not in the PNW, but here in CO hehe). I want to get like 4 more of these mofos. Merino just owns.

Merino keeps you cool when you are warm but a thin layer keeps you plenty warm when its cold. The only downside is the $$/durability, which is why I want 4, because the performance can not be matched.

Snowrax · 01-08-2013, 11:40 AM

+1 for Buff Wool

01-07-2013, 10:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
andiecandyglass Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4	Best neck balaclava I've been using bandanas for quite sometime and they would get wet and freeze. Not very comfortable. I recently purchased this Neff balaclava which is 96% Polyester and 4% Spandex. Best thing I've ever purchased. Kept me warm and was way dryer than a bandana.

01-07-2013, 06:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
SAddiction Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 205	balaclavas, tie ups, standard, facemasks, snowboarding So what do people prefer to wear to keep their heads warm? Us personally we wear Balaclavas, the light weight kind. there are a number of other types that most people have said about in here like: tie-ups facemasks balaclavas scarfs tubes What are the benefits and disadvantages to each? People have discussed fogging up googles from Balaclavas, tie-ups that freeze etc __________________ Want to learn how to stomp it like the pros, visit us at www.snowboardaddiction.com

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01-07-2013, 07:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
sxdaca Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 131	Did u check any of the NXTZ stuff?

01-07-2013, 07:34 PM	#26 (permalink)
sxdaca Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 131	NXTZ // Active Lifestyle / Technical Recreation

01-08-2013, 03:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
JordanAK Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4	airblaster terryclava

01-08-2013, 11:40 AM	#30 (permalink)
Snowrax Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 73	+1 for Buff Wool