best balaclava???

[WINDER1987]

whats the best for warmth and to stop fogging in a snow cross helmet?
Is it better to have mouth holes or completly sealed and closed?
Thanks guys

 

[yamahas]

I just got myself Klim's covert balaclava. Not much help since I have not tried it yet but it looks really good/warm.

 

[Irv]

For stopping fog there's not much, if anything better than a No-Fog mask.

I wore one for years before I switched to an electric shield and it worked great.
http://www.nofogusa.com/NO-FOG.htm

 

[Hammer 1]

I have to say Im not impressed with Klim in this area. I used the UnWind system with the adjustable mask and that worked really good for the real cold temps. I also find the Yamaha fleece works pretty well. I have both Klim Balaclava's and was not impressed at all. I only use klim on warmer days of riding.

 

[Cubby]

I have to say Im not impressed with Klim in this area. I used the UnWind system with the adjustable mask and that worked really good for the real cold temps. I also find the Yamaha fleece works pretty well. I have both Klim Balaclava's and was not impressed at all. I only use klim on warmer days of riding.

I have the Klim and find it cold and doesn't provide enough wind protection.

When its really cold I use a Unwind balaclava. They are warm but kind of bulky.

 

[yamahas]

I have to say Im not impressed with Klim in this area. I used the UnWind system with the adjustable mask and that worked really good for the real cold temps. I also find the Yamaha fleece works pretty well. I have both Klim Balaclava's and was not impressed at all. I only use klim on warmer days of riding.

I have the Klim and find it cold and doesn't provide enough wind protection.

When its really cold I use a Unwind balaclava. They are warm but kind of bulky.

Well that is not what I wanted to hear lol, thanks for the heads up guys.

OP, never mind my suggestion!

 

[vsmpowered]

yamaha got one by fxr this year and only for 24 dollars

 

[pro116]

I got a no name about 15 years ago.I wish I could find another one.Got the join last year and it sucks.

 

[bulldogbones]

Ive found its hit or miss. What works for me doesnt work for my buddy. Start out with a cheap one and if it doesnt work try a different one.

 

[Super Sled]

I have two Klim balaclavas -- the covert and the standard one. I also own a varied assortment of twenty or so other brand balaclavas. I love the standard Klim one the best. It's warm, comfortable, and soft (read: not scratchy), and always comes along. The Klim Covert is ok, but is tight, and goes down really far. Just not comfortable IMHO, it Usually stays home with the others. I also bring a backup one which is a really super thin material. If I get hot I trade out the Klim one for that one.

Btw, I run it under a Klim f4 helmet.

 

[Gone Blue]

No Fog Xtreme is the warmest balaclava. My open face MX helmet using this balaclava is way warmer and quieter than using a Klim balaclava and my closed face helmet. G.B.

http://www.nofogusa.com/Xtreme.htm

 

[Yooper_Bob]

I have also used a No-Fog mask for years....works great.

I did modify mine slightly by cutting a hole in it where the mesh you breath thru is....doesn't affect warmth, and is much easier to breath when digging a sled out of 3 feet of powder.

 

[shadow44]

The No Fog is a very nice mask, I tried one for a day and liked it but would do the same thing Yooper_Bob did as teh part around the mouth bothered me. I run the one out of the Yamaha Catalog...made by FXR. It a No Fog copy but I find it very warm and comfortable for beathing. I wear a thin beany on my head and this combo with my Scott goggles works perfect..nice and warm but not hot and no wind issues. I bought 509 Aviators this year and they don't have the coverage of the Scotts as they don't have over sized foam so I am going to tray a Scott balacalva. They look like they have good coverage.

 

[Irv]

No Fog Xtreme is the warmest balaclava. My open face MX helmet using this balaclava is way warmer and quieter than using a Klim balaclava and my closed face helmet. G.B.

http://www.nofogusa.com/Xtreme.htm

I like the loks of that one, and made especially for those who wear an electric shield?

Currently I am after something that comes down and covers the chest area a little better like a dickie but if the one above comes down far enough, I may just get one of those?

Thanks for the link

 

[phazerhawkdude]

I use an Under Armour head sock. I find it to be extremely comfortable and versatile, as well as warm. I use it under my mx style helmet with a removable breath box. Been running that setup for 4 years now with no problems.