Face masks?

[awa355]

Face masks, neck warmers, socks, whatever the style or name, which do you Neoprene or soft fabric?

I'm looking at getting something that fits under the helmet and under the front of the jacket

I had a neoprene half mask years ago and it always had that 'rubbery' feel about it. Also sometimes it would push down as I pulled the helmet on.

I like the idea of a balaclava that comes down past the collar of the jacket.

What do others prefer?

[nathanwhite]

I have a combination mask, the nose and mouth part being neoprene and the neck/tuck into jacket part is polar fleece.
It works pretty well, even though my new lid is a lot more windy then the other one

[willytheekid]

I use a soft balaclava helmet insert thingy

Its easy to wash, tucks into the jacket and keeps my neck, nose and face warm :cold:
Tried the "wetsuit" type....they get smelly fast and don't wash that well I found (lost its shape after a couple of washes)
*I also use a thermal scarf in winter to help the balaclava in the warming department....and because im soft :facepalm:

I am thinking about trying one of those Airjam helmet addons (the ones you put on the base of helmet to cut wind noise etc...mate swears by his! (AGV helmet..noisey!)

[Zealnz]

I have a Revit Freeze windcollar and I can't rate it highly enough - best $60 I've ever spent.

[blackdog]

Harden up. If it gets really cold you may have heard of a recent invention, it's called a scarf.

[scumdog]

Harden up. If it gets really cold you may have heard of a recent invention, it's called a scarf.


And if you're cheap a freezing works meat bag will do the trick.:shifty:

[slofox]

I used a scarf for a while but eventually got a neck roll thingie - can't remember the brand. Better than a scarf - keeps the neck draught free and best of all, it stops wasps and bees getting in under your jacket....Use a heavy one in winter and a lighter one in summer.

[awa355]

And if you're cheap a freezing works meat bag will do the trick.:shifty:

I've tried the plastic bag over the head, found things went all fuzzy after a few minutes. Did keep the wind out tho

Still getting some cold nights in the Waikato when riding to and from work. Have just removed the windshield off the cruiser, hence the need to wear something additional around the neck. Removing the screen has made a world of difference to the noise levels around the helmet.

[scumdog]

I've tried the plastic bag over the head, found things went all fuzzy after a few minutes. Did keep the wind out tho

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Wow, ya mean technology advances means you don't get muslin (stockinette) bags no more??:blink::confused::weird:

[Bonez]

Got a neck role thingy. Was using a scarf before that till it got rapped around the rear sprocket of the 750. Have one of them fancy "no fog" face masks with tube but found it to be absolutely hopeless. You could cut the sleeve off some fat bastards skivvy if you were desperate.

[Hitcher]

I just put up with a freezing cold neck. There's so little room between my chin and the helmet, that wearing a neck roll closes that space entirely, aggravating winter visor and eyewear fogging problems.

[boman]

I have both. I hated the Neoprene one, and use the Material one. I own 3-4 of them now, and funny enough the best one, was a freebee from a fast bike magazine.

[Zamiam]

Got both a polar fleece one that goes down front and back under jacket and two neoprene ones that velcro behind the head. Have been using the neoprene ones but am going to go back to the polar fleece one even though it means you have to put it on earlier. The neoprene ones have slits for the nose and I find that unless they are positioned perfectly they tend to cause my nose to itch.

[Ratti]

I Picked up a set of 3 fine knit tubes from TSS in Alicetown, about $25. You shove them down over your head and can use them as a neck roll, pull them up over your head as an open face hat thing or tuck an edge up over your face for the balaclava look. Or wear them as a head band if you have really long dreads like mine!

I have been using it to stop my dreads from dragging and pulling while I'm putting my lid on. Really good, I like them. and just enough to stop the wind hooning down my neck but not too bulky to restrict movement.

Saw one for about about $30 at one of those flash camping/hiking places recently. But it was for just one.

[LBD]

A thin silk Balaclava when dry or a fleece neck warmer and waterproof Balaclava when wet

[Owl]

I've got a Rev'It Tracker balaclava which I really like.

Thin material under the helmet and thicker wind proof material at the front of the neck. Also reduces wind noise and fogging is far less of an issue, compared to the neoprene face mask it replaced.

[george formby]

I Picked up a set of 3 fine knit tubes from TSS in Alicetown, about $25. You shove them down over your head and can use them as a neck roll, pull them up over your head as an open face hat thing or tuck an edge up over your face for the balaclava look. Or wear them as a head band if you have really long dreads like mine!

I have been using it to stop my dreads from dragging and pulling while I'm putting my lid on. Really good, I like them. and just enough to stop the wind hooning down my neck but not too bulky to restrict movement.

Saw one for about about $30 at one of those flash camping/hiking places recently. But it was for just one.

+1 Never ride without my buff, tube thingies. Covers my mouth, nose & ears & still tucks in.

[awa355]

Picked up a neck tube off Tme yesterday. Won a $1 auction. Scooterworld in Hamilton are having a clean out. It is a polar fleece material and for a measly buck I can't really lose.

Another trader has the same tube listed at $27.00.

[nzspokes]

Harden up. If it gets really cold you may have heard of a recent invention, it's called a scarf.

Harden up, steal a beanie from a gangsta and cut the top off it. Mint.

[St_Gabriel]

Harden up, steal a beanie from a gangsta and cut the top off it. Mint.

+1 without the theft,

Had a couple of spare woolen beanies, cut the top out of one and makes a good neck roll, no room under helmet for excess material and no room around neck of jacket for excess material either so no need for a long purpose built thing. Worn it a couple of times when colder but no need in this glorius weather

[newhere]

I bought the oxford snood pack of 3, love them and not bad at $30 for 3 :sunny:

[hellokitty]

I got a free thingy with my Oxford grips - like a neck sock thingy :facepalm: which I put up over the lower half of my face before I put the helmet on. Once it is on, i pull it off my nose so I don't fog up. It is really thin but very effective at keeping that draft out that comes up over your chin and freezes your cheeks and nose. I also have a thick neck sock that I chuck over the top to keep just my neck warm.
I have tried balaclavas and while they are toasty warm, it is an issue trying to put glasses on while wearing - keep missing my ears!

[FJRider]

I have tried balaclavas and while they are toasty warm, it is an issue trying to put glasses on while wearing - keep missing my ears!

I wear a sports balaclava (polyprop) most times I ride ($10 from most sports shops)... a little care when putting sunnies on ... but no real issues ...

[Nasty]

I use a neck warmer thing made of wool .. or my preference is really polar fleece I know you can make them long enough to go down the chest a little bit.

[hellokitty]

I use a neck warmer thing made of wool .. or my preference is really polar fleece I know you can make them long enough to go down the chest a little bit.

Yeah, I saw the way you pull yours up before the helmet goes on and thought I would try it, and it is the best way to wear it. Stops your lips getting dry and sore as well.

[Nasty]

Yeah, I saw the way you pull yours up before the helmet goes on and thought I would try it, and it is the best way to wear it. Stops your lips getting dry and sore as well.

That was with the cotton ones .. I love those too .. got them from botany Honday ... if you want one let me know and i can send one up (slightly used but I promise to wash it first) :)

[hellokitty]

That was with the cotton ones .. I love those too .. got them from botany Honday ... if you want one let me know and i can send one up (slightly used but I promise to wash it first) :)

awwwwwwwww :love: We rode through Clevedon to Maretai today and I thought of you as the only other time I have done that ride was with you, Gwinch, and Little Miss Trouble