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Balaclava advice

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Looking to purchase a balaclava for a ski trip in a few weeks. It will be worn under a helmet and would preferably want mouth and nose covered but with good ventilation.

Can anyone suggest a good make/brand/model??
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I've used the brand 'turtle fur' for years. Good quality and work well but fold away to nothing to carry in a pocket.
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@robboj - I'll have a quick search now, thanks.
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Look at Airhole. I don't have a full balaclava but have neck warmer \ air tube. I also carry a light merino beanie if I want full protection. I prefer being able to split tip and bottom warmth. Airhole do make full balaclava's though.
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Loads on sport pursuit between £6 and £35
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Thanks for the replies! I have a polar buff, that can be manipulated into a balaclava style but I wanted to make sure I had another option (that should be warmer).
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I tried airhole but found that God seems to have installed my mouth incorrectly. Didn't work for me. I do have a half-face neoprene mask but have never needed it in anger so far. If I need something more I'd probably go for a three-hole ski mask. Plenty on amazon.
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https://www.aldi.co.uk/inoc-merino-black-ski-balaclava/p/079054189102003
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I find the mountain hardwear windstopper balaclava to give good coverage and you can fold the top back if you just want nose and mouth coverage.

The windstopper fabric on the front is great at stopping the windchill, but with holes for nose and mouth so you don't wet the material out, it has thin lightweight material over the ears so you can hear ok and and the rest is a kind of breathable and wicking thin fleece that keeps you warm but allows the heat and sweat to flow out.

Obviously I only wear this if its F. cold as its very warm under a helmet.

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@Mosha Marc - I have Dirty Dog mutant 2.0's. Not the greatest but tend to wear sunglasses unless its blowing a gale!
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Like a lot if outdoor gear, depends on what you want it for. Full heavy very windproof type (great in really severe conditions and on motorbike) or just to keep face warm ( how warm?) or to stop it getting cut to ribbons by ice or...???
I have a very nice and very light and thus tiny (to stuff in pocket) full face stretch balaclava which I got for a few £s in Decathlon. I also have a selection of different weight fleece ones, neoprene wraparound mouth/chin ones (Decathlon also do), and a load of different weight buffs. Also got some lighter ones from Aldi and some expensive heavy weight ones (stiffer material) from both Aldi and elsewhere. I use different ones according to conditions; usually take at least 2 on any outing (ski or mountain on foot).
Never paid much for them, often bought off EBay or from Poundstretcher type shops/markets.
Personally, I'd not spend much until you've found out how you get on with them. I find different ventilation issues with each type. The thicker the material, the harder to breathe through - or you end up having to have exposed nose bits somewhere. And some fog up glasses or goggles more than others too, or feel less comfy with them. Also (I have a very small head and face) I find that not all fit me very well; some are wider at the eye or longer or... Whatever.
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@Roscoe, the Bula products look good when I’ve looked at them in the stores
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airhole balaclava
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Dissent.

https://www.dissentlabs.com/collections/all/products/milspec-balaclava


nose and mouth covered, comfy and somehow no freezing around the mouth.

Recommend trying their Nano Tour sock also - most excellent, but the compression does mean you need to turn inside out and take abit of tme and effort to put on.
https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/4166/Ski-Pro-Fit-Compression-Nano-Tour
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@coops1967 - Can you get the Dissent balaclava's in the UK? A quick google search doesn't return anything?
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I use one of these - Mons Royale bucket hat, don't usually bother with a helmet, works real well for comfortable face protection and keeps the sun and snow out.

Its a bit different Very Happy

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Though I gather that the police are not implementing it there is a law in France that makes wearing a balaclava illegal
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hang11 wrote:
I use one of these - Mons Royale bucket hat, don't usually bother with a helmet, works real well for comfortable face protection and keeps the sun and snow out.

Its a bit different Very Happy


...also useful for keeping those devilish alpine Snow Bees out. Toofy Grin
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Laughing Laughing That also crossed my mind!
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Roscoe wrote:
@coops1967 - Can you get the Dissent balaclava's in the UK? A quick google search doesn't return anything?


Not sure... but doubtful - it's a Canadian thing... so if you're in Whistler no problem. wink ( and you certainly can't get them in Bangkok!)

The balaclava is great - i stuff it in a pocket now anyway, just in case as it's so light etc.

The best option is order over t'interent for delivery to home... and while you're about it, you 'may as well' try out the nano tour sock - t'is excellent, and i've used them for work on oil rigs and haven't worn out a pair yet. ( I did suffer a DVT after a long flight, so they are also good for that and flights also... they really are medical grade compression from my experiences, just not the full length hip high compression 'sock' nightmare...)


Not had to use it just now.. post drilling job ski at Shizukuishi, Japan.
Not too crowded... NehNeh

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I also use one of these which works great with a helmet - although I take the liner out of my helmet when I wear it. Doesnt have too many fogging/freezing issues. Fairly warm windstopper and lycra - Outdoor Research sonic. They also do one with a removable face mask - the Gorilla

But I prefer my bucket hat Very Happy

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I'm with you on the Outdoor Research balaclava's, I use their Ninjaclava when conditions require it. It's designed so that you can pull down the nose/mouth covering without removing the whole thing, making it perfect when in resort on a cold day.
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I've used a Lowe Alpine with brushed fleece inside for about 20 years. It can be rolled up into a hat for hiking or used as a neck warmer only. Found it essential for snowy or windy days on exposed chairlift when skiing.
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Mr P has a Mons Royale one which is quite nifty, click through the photos for the full features.
http://store-eu.monsroyale.com/cabrio-balaclava-itallica-unisex?color=1...
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I think I might go for a cheapy from ebay to make sure I get on with one at first. All good suggestions but seems silly spending £30-£40 on something that might not see the light of day if I dont find it comfy.
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I keep a thin windproof one in my back but have never needed it yet. Handy to have though as it only weighs grams and if caught up in a really bad storm it may be damn useful.
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Plenty of pistachios and butter.
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@tiffin - ??? Puzzled
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tiffin, Toofy Grin Toofy Grin Toofy Grin
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