Swift234 Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 So I was going to order or pick up my balaclava, but thought i should get opinions from the experts first. Does anyone have any prefernces or opinions on which one is most comfortable / cooler / breathes easiest etc...? Thanks! Quote
Stroker Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I use the cheap ones from eBay. I'm not giving 30+ bucks for UA. 1 Quote
stasz Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I got this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S0YA5GM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466015147&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Self+Pro&dpPl=1&dpID=41Zgb6f5a8L&ref=plSrch Way cheap, light, breathable. And I like that it can go over my mouth, up to my eyes, or just over my chin without getting bunchy and weird. Very versatile. 1 Quote
Griffin-X Posted June 15, 2016 Posted June 15, 2016 I use the Schampa version. http://www.jpcycles....product/131-229 1 Quote
BlitzJaeger Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 Mine is an UnderArmor CoolMax, it is great! Never gets wet/sticky like some wicking products do, and is comfortable, not too tight or too loose. It also can be worn around the chin with open face, or just around the neck or around the nose and lower face as well so very versatile, and wasnt any more expensive than other comparable options and is a good brand too. 1 Quote
Whereswa11y Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 SUPER cheap ebay special :-) My expensive one didn't do too well in a recent wash :-( Quote
gowinme Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 I've had several styles but bought these recently and am very pleased - comfortable, versatile, and a steal at 2 for $15: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M3NEBMK/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Chunk Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Its all a matter of preferance. I use a knock off Under Armor i got from Ebay for $18. 1 Quote
stasz Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 Long story short: there are several viable options if you don't want to drop the coin on an under armor... Quote
Swfangirl Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 You can also make them from simple material, it's not a hard pattern to sew Quote
tk1234 Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Like BlitzJaeger I bought the Under Armour balaclava. It costs a bit more on Amazon, but it's amazingly light and cool. 1 Quote
MotorCityFool Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 Like BlitzJaeger I bought the Under Armour balaclava. It costs a bit more on Amazon, but it's amazingly light and cool. This the UA one you guys are referring to? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
BikerScout007 Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 I use the cheap ones from eBay. I'm not giving 30+ bucks for UA. Hahahaha. I had a cheap one from the army surplus store for $7. It got the job done. But I put an UA on my Amazon wish list and got it for Xmas one year and boy.... it made a hell of a difference. Recommend it! Quote
khazara Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 I got the Scampa CoolSkin after it was recommended by someone here on the forums. I've been using it over a year now over 30 troops and it's working great. Highly recommended and price is mid range. Schampa CoolSkin Balaclava (Black, One Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012TWSSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kqBHxbVZFKM0B 3 Quote
Forest Ranger Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 I'm currently wearing a Mountain Made balaclava, but it is pretty thick, assumingly a dri-fit type, and definitely made for colder climates. Quote
Retrofire Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 This the UA one you guys are referring to? Yeah, That's the one I'm using and it's great. You can pull the face down under your chin if you need more air or keep it Ninja style. It's worth it here in the desert. 1 Quote
MotorCityFool Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 Yeah, That's the one I'm using and it's great. You can pull the face down under your chin if you need more air or keep it Ninja style. It's worth it here in the desert. I am ALL about spending a few extra bones to keep cool in the desert. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Griffin-X Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 I always recommend the Schampa products (like the coolskin Todd mentions above). They are the best option, IMHO. http://www.jpcycles.com/product/131-229 http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-balaclavas/schampa Quote
MotorCityFool Posted July 14, 2016 Posted July 14, 2016 Thanks for the info everyone. Collecting the easy stuff and making my boots this weekend while I wait for my helmet and armor to arrive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Big Pete Posted July 15, 2016 Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks for the info everyone. Collecting the easy stuff and making my boots this weekend while I wait for my helmet and armor to arrive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk don't you just love the wait......I waited 2 months for my first armor. mind you I probably should have planned better because I could have been working on the soft stuff while I waited Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Quote
Greedo10360 Posted November 5, 2016 Posted November 5, 2016 I got the Scampa CoolSkin after it was recommended by someone here on the forums. I've been using it over a year now over 30 troops and it's working great. Highly recommended and price is mid range. Schampa CoolSkin Balaclava (Black, One Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012TWSSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kqBHxbVZFKM0B I like the look of this one. Did you have to remove that tag, or is it underneath your flight suit neck? Thanks! Quote
khazara Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 I like the look of this one. Did you have to remove that tag, or is it underneath your flight suit neck? Thanks! Tucks into the collar of the jumpsuit. No logo removal needed. 1 Quote
Greedo10360 Posted November 6, 2016 Posted November 6, 2016 Tucks into the collar of the jumpsuit. No logo removal needed. Awesome, thank you! Quote
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