Hi, I've search other threads and none of them quiet answer my question.
what's everyone's thoughts on keeping their neck warm during winter (I'm in Oz, so winter is approaching).
Balaclava?
Turtle neck?
Scarf?
neck gaiter?
I thought about getting a scarf, but i'm not sure which one. maybe a big hanky tied around my neck like the HD riders wear?
I bought a nice neck warmer here in the states at Bass Pro shop that tightens around the neck. I've worn balacalavas, but made lens fog up easier.
Keeping the wind off the skin is key [moto]
For me, that means a wind proof neck gaitor.
I tighten my jacket collar over it after I pull it high enough to allow the helmet to go over, then I put on the helmet making a wind proof seal around my neck. Then I pull the front enough to not cover nose and mouth.
Like this
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/360/12134/ITEM/Comfort-In-Action-Bike-Pit.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/360/12134/ITEM/Comfort-In-Action-Bike-Pit.aspx)
Quote from: Scotzman on March 10, 2011, 11:05:14 PM
.... I've worn balacalavas, but made lens fog up easier.
thanks, wouldn't have even thought that would happen.
Quote from: stopintime on March 11, 2011, 01:28:25 AM
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Like this
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/360/12134/ITEM/Comfort-In-Action-Bike-Pit.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/360/12134/ITEM/Comfort-In-Action-Bike-Pit.aspx)
thanks for the link. some good options here.
Rev'it balaclava is AMAZING, if fog is an issue a good wipe down of your face shield with anti fog stuff with cure that.
I use a military gator. gives me options from just my neck, to over chin and under helmet to over nose and high in helmet
only problem is it isn't waterproof
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=4&L3=&L4=&item=TFC_10101 (http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=4&L3=&L4=&item=TFC_10101)
is what I use
I use this..
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_ANT24-BZ (http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_ANT24-BZ)
but it is hell to get it not to slip down when I am putting the helmet on and get it adjusted just right. It does great at blocking wind though when I do have it adjusted right.
I see now they make a Balaclava and want to give that a try.
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_ANT22-BZ (http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_ANT22-BZ)
I use a combination balaclava/neck gaiter. I tried one of the gaiters alone, but like Heath said it's a pain to keep adjusted properly if your helmet also fits properly.
One of my older helmets is a bit to big for regular use, so it's officially my cold weather helmet. The venting sucked on it, so it works out perfectly. It goes a little something like this:
Balaclava
Jacket, zipped up around the bottom of the balaclava
IZ_ fleece neck gaiter (don't wear this alone, it doesn't protect from the wind well enough)
Helmet
Adjust gaiter up into bottom helmet opening to seal off drafty parts.
I rode 120 miles at night in 22 degree weather with the above setup. Having a high collar jacket helps too. Just remember, your visor WILL fog up, so use the anti fog stuff and keep it open a crack at stops if you can just to let your lid breathe.
Quote from: Jarvicious on March 12, 2011, 04:48:22 PM
I rode 120 miles at night in 22 degree weather ...
make the beast with two backs. That.
I rode 35 miles home from my cousins one night when it was about 40 degrees and I though I was gonna die before I got home. But, my likeness to a sandy vagina is well documented across the internets. Plus, my cold weather gear consisted of a summer mesh jacket, jeans and a very thin bandana that wouldn't cover my nose/mouth and tuck in my jacket at the same time.
Ended up getting one of these. It's windproof, waterproof and only $13. Haven't had a chance to try it yet though:
(http://www.bikesax.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/of775_350.jpg)
i'm waiting for the americans to say that you are a pussy and winter in aus is nothing ;)
turtle neck ftw , keep the cold air off the skin works wonders
they are cheap too
the one that i have is like a balaclava , the head section is thin so doesnt affect the helmet fitment and then thick around the neck
wear a good jacket and gloves and keep the cold out and it works well
Quote from: Jarvicious on March 12, 2011, 04:48:22 PM
I rode 120 miles at night in 22 degree weather with the above setup.
First of all, Jarivicious, you are a manly man.
What did you do for your hands? Wet socks?
Also, the sexual innuendo in, and suggested by, this thread is making my head spin. Especially seeing
that picture of that sexy villian, Timmy Tucker, who knew?
My contribution, simple Turtle Fur Fleece, which fills the gaps but blocks the wind, not so much.
Heated gloves are the number one thing I can recommend for cold weather riding. Period.
Plus, I was wearing a full set of thermal underwear, top and bottom, jeans, over pants, and my rain pants just to keep the wind off. Cold is one thing when you're standing still, but it's the wind that's going to get you at 70 miles an hour.
Top was the thermals, a thin outer shell type jacket, my riding jacket (I could fit the other jacket under my riding jacket because it's too big normally) with quilted liner, and my rain jacket over that. Fleece neck gaiter, balaclava, helmet.
Quote from: seevtsaab on March 13, 2011, 07:23:17 AM
First of all, Jarivicious, you are a manly man friggen nuts..
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Fixed. ;D