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Old 12-06-2011, 05:17 PM
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I'm looking for a face mask that is good for winter. Fleece lined, goes from top of my nose down into my jacket. What's your favorite?
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 05:45 PM
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Depends on what kind of helmet you have...If you have a full face, you can use a balaclava. If you have a half shell then you will need a neoprene. 3/4 could go either way...
 
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I use a balaclava with a half helmet or full face one if I ever wear it. The one I use now is from Under Armour but I have a silk one that is about 25 years old and it works well also. If the temps are in the 30s I usually pull a polartec type stretch thingy I have from skiing up over the lower half of my face.
 
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I have an old ECWS polypropylene balaclava that I use. Tucks into the jacket nicely, and behind my windshield, and my 3/4 helmets faceshield, I stay pretty warm. It'll be around 20-21 degrees in the morning and I plan on riding in to work.
 
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I use the Schampa StormGear Balaclava/Dickie Combo for my winter riding under my half-helmet. Waterproof and warm. http://www.coolbikerstuff.com/schampa/balaclavas.php
 
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its called a full face helmet...
 
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A fleece lined soft leather face wrap from Captain Itch will lasta good long time and American made click on the leather face wrap..http://www.shop.captain-itch.com/CUR...ECIALS_c32.htm
 
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I use a Carhart fleece hat that has a facemask built onto it , my big ben goggles cover all open skin around eyes and at 20 degrees and 80mph i am snug as a bug ! got mine at sheplers western wear for 12 bux ! oh and i blacked the carhart label out with black sharpie :P
 
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Neoprene here, make sure it tucks into you leather a bit to keep the neck warm.
 


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