Snoods

terry m · Jan 20, 2013

It was brass monkeys out there today, I was warm pretty much all over because I was wearing the right kit, but my lower face was almost burning with the sharp winds. i wondered, does anyone use a snood or similar, do they work and where did you buy it?

the dace · Jan 20, 2013

They're great, really do the trick. You can get them in sports stores or outdoors/mountain shops. Try and get an adjustable one if you can!

steph mckenzie · Jan 20, 2013

Yes they work, most outdoor shops or sports shops sell them but, try to get a decent fleece type as they will be a lot warmer, alternatively you could try a Balaclava,t hey roll up to a just a hat until you need them.

xenon · Jan 20, 2013

not a snood, but you might want to consider something like this- ZANheadgear Neoprene Face Mask (Black) : Amazon.com : Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LN8S1sKGL.@@AMEPARAM@@41LN8S1sKGL

all a bit too SAS for my liking but it's the kind of thing arctic explorers use to keep the windchill off the mush.

binka · Jan 20, 2013

They definitely work Terry, especially with a scalfe over the top.

I wanted a wooley knitted one instead of fleece and found one on Fleabay for around nine quid, it's quite big and gives you the option of doubling over your head and pulling up tight enough to be able to cover your lower face with one loop whilst the other sits nicely over your chest, or just throw it over your head once and tuck in the excess to use similar to a scalfe but without the hassle of loose ends flopping out when you don't want 'em to.

Funnily enough I brought mine a few weeks ago after sitting head on to a biting wind... would this be as a result of your session today by any chance?

Either way yep, go for it... well worthwhile.

S-Kippy · Jan 20, 2013

the dace said:
They're great, really do the trick. You can get them in sports stores or outdoors/mountain shops. Try and get an adjustable one if you can!

Agreed...they are absolutely brilliant but get a good one.My favourite is by Berghaus which I can thoroughly recommend...one of the best things I ever bought.

tiinker · Jan 20, 2013

I use a Windstopper Buff does the job for me had it about four years now cost£25.

ravey · Jan 20, 2013

Another recommendation from me. If I did not have one, the motorcycle commute to/from work would be unbearable in this weather. I have two in case one goes missing.

laguna · Jan 20, 2013

Agreed they are very good, and if I might suggest getting one a little on the larger size so that it doesnt sit too tightly against your face. A loose garment of any kind that puts a blanket of air between you and the elements is far more effective at keeping the cold out.

Titus · Jan 20, 2013

I wouldn't be without a buff, I have several of them and like to keep one in each of my coats.

Buff Demonstration - YouTube

terry m · Jan 20, 2013

Some great feedbacks guys thanks, I will make a point of getting one asap.

Binka yes, todays Siberian conditions were indeed the catalyst for this consideration. I think it is something to do will advancing years???

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