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Today was the coldest morning that I've taken my bike to work this year. So I broke out the cold weather gear. My balaclava is only neck length so I wear a turtle neck dickie and the balaclava doesn't stay tucked into it. So I was wondering if anyone could recommend a longer one so I can ditch the dickie. (It's old and full of holes anyway.) It would have to fit under my helmet. Any suggestions?
I wondered why the frisbee was getting bigger......and then it hit me.
'05 BA - Mulberry/Graphite,128 mains,42 pilots,TBS needles,drilled slides,debaffled stock pipes,Uni,no snorkel
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I use the combo Neo-Fleece from RU Outside.
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I use the combo Neo-Fleece from RU Outside.
Very nice. Thanks!!!
I wondered why the frisbee was getting bigger......and then it hit me.
'05 BA - Mulberry/Graphite,128 mains,42 pilots,TBS needles,drilled slides,debaffled stock pipes,Uni,no snorkel
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Leather face mask from Fox Creek Leathers: http://www.foxcreekleather.com/64.html
--Tom
02 TBA; 130 mains; TBS; Nology Coils&Wires;Unifilter/opened Airbox; -AI/snorkels; -2 baffles;Progressive 440s & Springs
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I use a Polar Buff. Picked up a Triumph one from the dealer. Soren
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I use the regular buff and it's great down to the high 20s (remember, I DO get up to NC once in awhile!  ). The versatility of it is really nice. If the quality of the polar buff is comparable, that's what I would get.
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I cant remember the brand but I have one i bought at "Hot Leathers" last spring. Its fleace up to the chin, then thin cotton over the top.With a full face helmet it works great. The coldest air temp I've used it in was 35F..my hands and feet froze but neck and face where fine. Price was about 15 bucks. Oh the down side looks like you have a condom on your head when you take the helmet off. 
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Silk is the way to go. Silk Balaclava
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Thanks guys. I just ordered this one. http://www.ruoutside.com/PD.aspx?P=1041Looks like good protection for face and neck and would keep my glasses from fogging up by actually letting my nose breath out of the mask itself instead of into the mask and up over my glasses.
I wondered why the frisbee was getting bigger......and then it hit me.
'05 BA - Mulberry/Graphite,128 mains,42 pilots,TBS needles,drilled slides,debaffled stock pipes,Uni,no snorkel
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If that seam down the middle proves to be uncomfortable, consider "Turtle Fur": http://skibuckmans.com/product_view.php?id=877
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The seam is a non issue. We use 'em for the bike, ATV, snowmobile, and skiing-the whole family. Love 'em.
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If the quality of the polar buff is comparable, that's what I would get.
I think it is almost worth double what I paid for it. The fleece is warm and really blocks the cold air. Definitley love how versitle it is.
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Thought this thread was about greek food for a minute, got me all exited.
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