Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
I've never needed a liner with a helmet even in really low temps. They are pretty warm as they are. If it's very cold a neck tube or buff can be pulled up to meet the bottom of the helmet.
That would be too thick to wear under a helmet I think. Silk balaclavas are a better bet, I've got one but have never worn it, never had the need.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Jon Ford, FWIW unless it is very warm I always wear a buff which easily functions as a balaclava under the helmet or just over the neck and chin as temps. dictate. The kids have balaclavas and buffs and pick as temps. change - both small enough to pop in pockets and carry until needed.
Only time I've ever wanted more than my helmet was on a lift at minus 18 with serious wind dropping that further, snow in my face, and the only reason I wanted it was because the wind was getting down the channel between my temple and helmet (very small gap) and to my ears.
Unless you are planning seriously cold skiing then you probably don't need it. A smelly helmet is perfectly normal, honest most helmets normally have removable liner that you can dry out or wash as required.
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
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I use one when it's nippy, mainly to keep my ears and face warm.
After all it is free
After all it is free
Jon Ford, If you've still got a full head of hair you should be Ok? Personally being a bit thin on top these days I find that a thin balaclava helps on cold days as the material keeps my napper warm and if its gets too warm I can open the helmet vents to let the air circulate without getting my head cold. Especially useful on very cold and snowy days. They're not expensive and IMHO it would be worth taking one with you, especially if your going in the coldest months. The one I have also can come right over my face to my goggles and cover me completely on the really nippy days but is also quite comfortable just covering my chin.
The one in your picture looks a bit thicker/bulkier than mine. I got it in Ellis Brigham, can't remember the make and its in the loft with the rest of the gear.
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Buff to mop up sweat (although hair also functions if you have it) or to cover ears etc when cold. Simples
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thanks all. have a buff (somewhere) but will purchase new one if cant find it. Still got full head of hair so should be without balaclava
thanks again
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Mosha Marc, +1 and a silk/thinsulate one just for the -20C stuff if it's windy
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.
Jon Ford, I have a merino icebreaker beanie, got it from a cycle shop to wear under my helmet when its extremely cold, its very fine and does the trick, its spends most of its life at the bottom the backpack, as the helmet is warm enough.
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
Jon Ford wrote:
First time skiing with ski helmet - should I buy a balaclava? Do they help ??
Yep, it should help stop you being recognised. A false beard and a turban on top a la 'Team America' would also do the trick but might draw a bit too much attention ...
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Poster: A snowHead
most helmets normally have removable liner that you can dry out or wash as required.
