Balaclava

[Tool]

Need a new Balaclava. Looking for recommendations for one that will fit well under full face helmet.

 

[bigoltool]

This is what I use in cold weather. Designed specifically for helmet use.

GORE-TEX® INFINIUM™ Helmetclava

Under Helmet Protection In Stormy Conditions

www.outdoorresearch.com

 

[GAmedic]

Turtle Fur from Cycle Gear. Hands down the best one I've ever owned. I own three.

 

[Bumblebee]

I always say, if it's cold enough to need a balaclava to ride my bike, I take the truck...

 

[GAmedic]

I always say, if it's cold enough to need a balaclava to ride my bike, I take the truck...

That's kinda how I am now. My car has heated seats and cup holders.

 

[Mr Brown]

My cold weather gear is made by Mercedes Benz....My snow gear is made by GM.

 

[bigoltool]

That's kinda how I am now. My car has heated seats and cup holders.

My bike has heated grips and a Radar Detector.

 

[GAmedic]

My bike has heated grips and a Radar Detector.

My car isn't fast enough to need a radar detector lol

 

[Mythos]

I have used lighter ones. The main thing is that you get one with as much shoulder/chest coverage as possible. Not to keep your chest warm but to keep the bottom tucked in your jacket. The normal length ones come up out of my jacket and then my totally uncovered throat gets blasted with cold wind. Who cares if they have a warm head if their throat is frozen?

 

[Mythos]

Or was it this that you were interested in? I never eat and ride but maybe you were thinking of trying a Seinfeld Trifecta?

Baklava

Baklava uses phyllo dough stacked with honey and nuts to make a sweet Greek dessert that everyone will love.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[1busa]

@Tool I have put a few of my friends onto a certain brand and they all agreed it worked great!!!

Under Armour Balaclava is the best bang for the buck you can buy hands down.

I ride sportbikes and Harley’s so it fits comfortably under a full face helmet or a half shell. I’ve ridden with an open face style helmet and that mask in mid 30 degree weather on the highway and it kept my face warm!!!

I’ve tried motorcycle brand versions and they don’t fit as good or nearly as effective. Even bought a Nike version and that wasn’t half as good either. Usually you can find em at bobos Sporting goods for under $30 and if you have coupons even cheaper

 

[Tool]

I always say, if it's cold enough to need a balaclava to ride my bike, I take the truck...

my truck barely sees the road. never due to cold or rain.

thanks for all the input. will be purchasing one this weekend.

 

[Bumblebee]

I wore a neck gaiter in my youth which seemed to work well, can't remember which manufacturer it was made by though. It had a fleece liner and a water proof faux leather outer shell, the good thing about the gaiter is it didn't interfere with my helmet sizing. Kind of like the one in the picture...

 

[busafan08]

Nothing worse than having a cold neck I ride year round So I am always wearing some type of neck warmer I have 4 of them Heck even in warm weather they are useful to wear I think

 

[ottafish]

Nothing worse than having a cold neck I ride year round So I am always wearing some type of neck warmer I have 4 of them Heck even in warm weather they are useful to wear I think

Agreed. Added bonus is they quieten the helmet down due to the sealing around the neck roll

 

[Bumblebee]

...it's 100'F here today..a balaclava is the furthest thing from my mind right now...

Being a member of CAR, I never ride in a situation where a balaclava under my helmet would be beneficial.

 

[08BusaKY]

I bought mine for the Harley Dealer because they normally have a good selection of clothes and things like this. It covers my head and neck and my helmet easily goes over it.