 Poster: A snowHead
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My preference is for a flat tweed cap, as the brim keeps the low sun out of my eye and reduces glare. I am always astonished that more caps are not worn on the slopes. Beanies don't keep the sun out of your eyes!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| James the Last wrote: |
| My preference is for a flat tweed cap, as the brim keeps the low sun out of my eye and reduces glare. I am always astonished that more caps are not worn on the slopes. Beanies don't keep the sun out of your eyes! |
Apparently there's some new-fangled monocle device whereby you wear two monocle simultaneously which are linked with an arm over your nose. These monocles are then made of darker glass so that the sun then doesn't get in ones eyes. Apparently they are called "Sunglasses", a novel invention indeed
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Peak beanies do.  I must admit the flat cap 'Sid the Sexist' look is very 'this season'. Do you wear it with a donkey jacket?
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There are plenty of warm hats with peaks. The problem with most flat caps (apart from the fact that they'd blow off if not secured under the chin with a fetching ribbon) is that they don't cover your ears, which can soon get very cold.
Some French skiers round our way wear a "chapeau Savoyard", which keeps the sun out of the eyes and is quite dashing but one needs a certain Gallic "je ne sais quoi" to wear one without looking like an idiot.
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There is a solution (with the ribbon tied under chin). David Goldsmith can no doubt give further advice on its merits.
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Wed 10-12-08 18:15; edited 1 time in total
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Ecky thump your slow to catch on down south. Me & my whippit have been wearing 'em for yonks. 
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Peaks catch the wind when going at speed and fly off. Beanie for me.
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James the Last, where do you leave your spaniel when you are on the slopes? I find they get a bit raucuous so leave mine tethered to a piste marker near a restaurant when some kindly sould might offer a bit of surplus tartiflette.
And the plus fours and puttees must be a bit tricky in the powder. Nice hat that though, must see if my man can track one down. Chin Chin.
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Well, I did say you needed a bit of Gallic flair to carry off the chapeau Savoyard....
Yes, agree with T Bar. But you'll be OK with your ribbon. Or maybe a hat pin?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Although I don't use it for skiing for working around the farm mum and I have bought knitted balaclavas which have a built in peak. You can roll the balaclava part up above the peak or use as a peaked balaclava. They are great around the farm as they keep us warm and also keep any precipitation off of our spectacles.
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Yes, we have those for inclement days on the mountains. They make great ones in fleece, and they don't need either a ribbon a hatpin to keep them on.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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RobinS, I can't do "itchy" I'm afraid. Otherwise nothing would part me from my pre-shrunk, matted, very hairy wool balaclava.
Actually, I now wear a helmet - with a silk balaclava underneath if it's cold. Perfect solution, especially when it's precipitating.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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d3o peaked beanie? http://www.hardcloud.com/product/igd301ct.asp - as defence against errant skis wielded by those not carrying their skis properly, obviously.
But I think these will still need sunglasses, as the peak is probably not long enough to be useful against the sun, but adds a bit of style?
I followed the lead of the instructor we had last year and adopted a baseball cap for sunny warm days. Meant I could use my prescription glasses with reactolite lenses all day. Keeps the sun off the bald patch, but not great for the ears when it's cold.
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