How good is the balaclava at protecting against the wind?
617420
It works very well if your out working in the cold, sometimes you have to adjust it so you can see, I do have the right size. I would give it 8 out of 10
617421
Really good. I wore this on a climb on Mount Kilimanjaro and on summit night it was freezing and windy but it kept my face so warm! The only complaint is that it felt a bit tight around my nose so at times it was hard to breathe (though hard to tell if it's the balaclava or the high altitude I was at).
617422
I was 5 hours in a snowstorm in subzero temperature, no issues, warm and cozy.
617423
I would say excellent.. I bought it to possibly use on motorcycle, but my only use so far was with snowblower -1 degrees -20 with wind chill. Had goggles on as well nose underneath was a bit chilled at first but didnt notice much of anything by the time i was done.
617424
Eh... It depends. It would be great for hiking or being on foot in cold, windy weather. This question came at a good time. I just now walked through the door from a motorcycle ride. It's 12 degrees (F) here today. Around town, the product does very well. It's comfortable an my face stays warm. Above 40mph, the wind overcomes it and my face gets cold. I really love this thing, but if you're looking at sustained high/freezing winds, you may want something a bit more substantial.
678063
Sorry, I have not worn it with glasses. It is a nice hat though. I use it to run in the winter months and I like it much better than the typical wool style balaclavas.
639905
I haven't had any problems when there is a fair amount of wind noise. My advice is to ensure that you have the right sized buds so it can go deep in your ear canal to block out outside noise. It's an excellent product.
397628
I use it for golfing. It is excellent forblocking the wind. I use it from about 32 degrees to low 50s. Any higher and I think you might get too warm.
448842
I'm not a expert on this by no means. I chose the wind proof because I was going to wear it while snowmobiling in a area that can be very cold and windy. I relied on the reviews of others on both masks. I'm pleased with it.
1880754
It works ok to block wind, it definitely makes it more comfortable outside. It also help with drifting snow and creates shade in the summer. We put ours up about 9 months ago and it has held up to hot sun, horrible wind, snow, and rain. I do recommend zip tying the screen in the center as well as where the gromits are. If you don't you will create a bit of a sail look.
1608172
It's very light and could blow away in a moderate wind. It's also not what I would call a durable material. Prolonged direct sunlight would probably deteriorate it and outdoor footwear would most likely wear it out.
72849
I had lived in places with high wind in the past, so I would say any covers can get ripped depending to how strong the winds are. With that said I think this one has better chance of staying put, due to its material of construction and elastics at the bottom, also it has a vent which could move the air through it. It is better than any other ones I had in the past and I paid almost twice as much for those.
1024776
Do you wear a full face helmet? If so, this would be great; if not, there are probably better choices for wind protection.
757035
From first hand experience yes. I have been using the cover for a few months, mostly winter and it has held up very well against snow, ice, and rain. To help against wind using the draw string has been sufficient for me, but the supplied under strap would definitely secure it.
847769
I use it for road cycling and find this to be the best one yet, it maintains good tension over the face but is easy to pull under the chin if I need a little more freedom to breathe or overheat. This garment is pretty well shaped for the face, but not rigid or "structured" in any way. The thinness of the Lycra cuts the wind without overheating the face. I hope this helps, and, I have four, it's that good a fit for the huge melon on top of my neck!
72845
I suppose strong enough winds could rip any cover but short of hurricane force winds you should be fine with this one. It is not the el-cheapo, paper thin, poly type material, more like a light to mid-weight canvas with strong seams. Not only is the bottom hemmed with an adjustable cinch cord, there are also velcro straps to secure to all four corners for added insurance against wind. For the price, I've not seen any thing else of comparable quality. Very impressed!
171816
The warm skin is warmer than ordinary fleece. I have this and a thick traditional fleece balaclava and the warm skin is my go to in serious weather because it blocks wind better and is tight to your head. This product is a layer of fleece and a layer of tough shiny warm wind protection. I would hand wash . I've had 2 and I think my first one would have stayed thicker longer ( 2-3 years) if I had hand washed it.
428544
I think it does pretty good. Strong winds are very tough to navigate but very mild winds are ok. Just have to put it in the more aggressive mode and more pitch to compensate.
2066588
I am not sure of its comfortable and safe to wear it for airsoft. Don't think it's impact resistant? I use it to for motorcycle rides. Keeps the wind out of my eyes and keeps clear vision.
1130408
No the whole helmet regulates the wind very well. Personally though I would go for a different helmet. It was a nice helmet, but not half as nice as my current icon alliance helmet. A little more expensive but defiantly worth it.
2141063
I've found that the wind deflection from my hand is minimal. But that may be because my handlebars are fairly wide and the windshield is placed pretty far forward from my hand position. With narrower handlebars, it would be better. Your knees will be well below (and out of) the air pocket created by the windshield. I have thought about fabricating matching lowers with sheet acrylic for winter riding.