Balaclava that won't suffocate? :)
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Balaclava that won't suffocate? :)
Has anyone seen a balaclava anywhere that has coverage over the bridge of the nose, cheeks and chin, but with a hole for the nostrils and mouth? I have a RR balaclava, and I absolutely hate the feeling of coverage over the nose/mouth. I feel claustrophobic and I hate the feeling of the moisture from my breath against the inside of the balaclava.
I suppose I could cut up my RR one... hmmmm...
I suppose I could cut up my RR one... hmmmm...
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i have the old RR balaclava that had mesh over the mouth, so I just cut out the mesh part (really close to where the seams are stitched). Looks a little silly, but it's comfy, so it doesn't bother me.
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Re: Balaclava that won't suffocate? :)
You could also try looking in ski shops; I know that blaclavas with mouth openings are available...
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Avis wrote:You could also try looking in ski shops; I know that blaclavas with mouth openings are available...
I would second this suggestion. Balaclavas in general are too heavy for me, so I wear my ski ones. They are usually much thinner and more breathable. I have a couple of nice ones from Bula, and my fave is a fine knit merino wool "Buff" which is long enough that I can make a balaclava out of it.
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I do pretty well with the ski one. Whatever that popular company is - the label rubbed off on mine - starts w an S. It's only a face/bottom half one, and I pull it down if I need too (which is if I'm way up tempo) but can re-cover my face for periods of time to warm up again.
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My SS gift was one of those neoprene ski ones- it's ridiculously warm, and has lots of holes in front of the mouth so it's easy to breathe through.
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erinmcd wrote:My SS gift was one of those neoprene ski ones- it's ridiculously warm, and has lots of holes in front of the mouth so it's easy to breathe through.
That one came from MEC and that is why I chose it. It has lots of slots and would be what I would want.
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I also have a ski balaclava (Mountain Hardwear) with small vents for the nose and mouth. Breathing is just fine with it, and in fact the thing is so toasty that I don't use it until about -25. Above that and I just cover the forehead, cheeks, chin, and neck with two buffs and a toque.
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I think the company is Seirus or something FYI
http://www.seirus.com/Masque-Intro
the one i have had a part neck fleece: http://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-detail/1356
http://www.seirus.com/Masque-Intro
the one i have had a part neck fleece: http://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-detail/1356
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+1 for MEC.
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I think I will try phorunner's suggestion of cutting the mesh out of my rr one- I really don't want anything over my mouth, even if it's mesh. I'll check ski places too to see if there is one ready-made with the opening for the nose/mouth. Thanks!
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Leave the mesh on. For the most part, you can pull the nose/mouth area down till it is just under your lip. It is actually quite comfortable this way. Once the weather turns seriously bad, pull the thing up & be done with it. Just a question of getting used to it... trust me!
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Works like a charm! On the cold days, double up! Yes I do have a back-up balaclava.. but I prefer the New Era one much better
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/MensCloth ... unisex.jsp
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Mine pretty much looks like this one but badged as New Balance
http://www.campusemporium.com/nwe-balac ... elid=BCOME
Works like a charm! On the cold days, double up! Yes I do have a back-up balaclava.. but I prefer the New Era one much better
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/MensCloth ... unisex.jsp
When I walk the shops, I still keep the eyeballs open for another... you never know!
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Haha, I look at those and my stomach just turns and twists in knots!! When you say you have to get used to it, was there ever a point at the beginning at which you were actually freaked out by having your nose/mouth covered? Irrational or not, that's where I'm at!
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QuickChick wrote:Haha, I look at those and my stomach just turns and twists in knots!! When you say you have to get used to it, was there ever a point at the beginning at which you were actually freaked out by having your nose/mouth covered? Irrational or not, that's where I'm at!
The 1st time I had it on, just could not cover the mouth & nose area. Once the thermometer dipped below -10 & whatever the windchill factor (while riding the bike) was, covering the mouth & nose area became natural...
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