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2.3K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by  kirbster  
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Any of you guys have one? Worth the $$$$?

This is the one I've been looking at.
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pabstbluribbin said:
I've never used their balaclava, but their socks are legendary...expensive but totally worth it, have tried many different sock brands and nothing compares. I can't imagine this being a bad purchase.
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Yeah, I've used their socks forever for a variety of things. I've just bought enough balaclavas at this point that are instant fog that the thought of spending $50 on one has me a little leery.

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kirbster said:
I’ve worn the Traditional smartwool balaclavas for years. I probability have 4-5 of them. Merino 250 Balaclava
that said I tried the thermal one earlier this year and sent it back. It’s noticeably thicker so didn’t fit well under my helmet and the neck portion just felt weird. Just my two cents.
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How was the venting?

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I tried it on on my living room and sent it back. It felt very thick and stiff versus the traditional smartwool balaclavas. I like how the original ones are soft and thin if I need more layers because it's below zero on the hill I just layer one of the smart wool gaiters on top of it.
 
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