Balaclava for warm air breathing
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folks - new to winter cycling. I tried the cold avenger today and it's a typical balaclava with holes in front of the nose but this let cold air through. I used to have upper respiratory issues in the past so need warmed up air to bike. Is there a balaclava that does this and allows you breathe room temperature air? Anything with simply holes in front of the nose won't cut it for me
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I can't see anything that would work on really cold days. Can you just wait til it's a bit milder ? Meant to be warmer by Wednesday.0
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Would a buff be better? Draw it up until it covers your nose - all that hot air from your mouth will keep things nice and toasty. I tend to find it a bit stifling when I do that on really cold days though
Separate skullcap to keep your head warm0 -
the downsideI findto wearing a buff over my nost is then my glasses mist up ??? .. I guess the hot moist air goes up right on to them ..... inevitably this freezes then you cant see at all
I havnt found a solution if I wear a buff I cant wear glasses think I prefer the wrapaound plastic keeping the wind of my eyeballs this time of year0 -
If it simply an air thing and not a cold face thing how about one of those pollution mask things?
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/ind ... 52771.htmlPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Anybody tried those air exchanger balaclavas
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You could try wearing a transparent plastic bag over your head to keep you from breathing cold air whilst still retaining vision........................or perhaps not
FFS! Harden up and grow a pair0 -
Svetty wrote:You could try wearing a transparent plastic bag over your head to keep you from breathing cold air whilst still retaining vision........................or perhaps not
definately perhaps not ... that will condensate up in no time and you will lose vision ..... you need to sellotape the bag around your mouth and nose0 -
Just fill it with gluefat daddy wrote:Svetty wrote:You could try wearing a transparent plastic bag over your head to keep you from breathing cold air whilst still retaining vision........................or perhaps not
definitely perhaps not ... that will condensate up in no time and you will lose vision ..... you need to sellotape the bag around your mouth and nose0 -
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
There are balaclavas which have a piece covering the nose with just a downwards facing opening one holes. Designed to keep you warm but allow your breath out. Can't remember the make. High end mountaineering balaclava.
https://www.evanscycles.com/madison-balaclava-hat-EV315581?esvt=54846-GOUKE4497240&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-1226392-1&esvcrea=193594828444&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvtg=aud-302411051660%3Apla-354455105499&esvo=EV315581-NA-BLK&esvaid=50080&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ozgn9mE2AIVDxMbCh3urQNaEAQYCCABEgJ8R_D_BwE
https://www.trekitt.co.uk/34072/products/rab-ninja-balaclava.aspx?origin=pla&kwd=¤cy=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ozgn9mE2AIVDxMbCh3urQNaEAQYDyABEgKnpfD_BwE
https://www.jackson-sports.com/Mobile/en/Outdoor-Research-Gorilla-Balaclava/m-m-8095.aspx?PartnerID=2948&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4ozgn9mE2AIVDxMbCh3urQNaEAQYEyABEgLEw_D_BwE&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom0 -
This is what you are after:
https://www.xxl.no/airtrim-airtrim-spor ... mgodi4IGjA
It's quite common in scandinavia for skiers to use masks during training, they are quite commonly available the one above is just an example. Personally I can't ride with anything over my mouth or nose due to the condensation, it just feels horrible after a couple of minutes.0 -
Thing is xslbmlqo, you shouldn't be breathing through your nose in any case, a buff over your mouth should be sufficient. Covering the nose only exacerbates issues with nasal mucus, which is unavoidable especially when it's cold. I was out today, 0C-1C and the buff 'over mouth' could even be considered toasty.0
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That's the compromise I use when it's cold. Polartec fleece Buff up over my mouth. Taking it easy I can breathe through my nose. Once I'm warmed up and needing more air I start breathing through my mouth. OK, the buff gets a bit damp, but it also warms the incoming air a bit.
If it's properly freezing you arrive with a proper hard man collection of frost / icicles.
Buff over your nose definitely doesn't work with glasses in the cold0 -
GrenW wrote:Would a buff be better? Draw it up until it covers your nose - all that hot air from your mouth will keep things nice and toasty. I tend to find it a bit stifling when I do that on really cold days though
Separate skullcap to keep your head warm
Exactly what I do for the same reasons as the op wants.
I get greeted as the 'masked robber' when I turn up for club runs on cold mornings but it does the trick.
Nasal spray is also good.0
