All abt Balaclava

[LollyPoP]

i used to wear Oxford cotton/cloth type balaclava.

untill recently, i got my self a silk one (Rjays).

i supposed the brands doesn't matter much, it contributes to the price!

 

anyway, wat i observe from my usage from the cotton.

it sits onto my head & face nicely, tends to absorb more sweat but hotter.

after a period of usage (ard 6mth of daily usage), it become loose.

result: gotta spend $$ on the 2nd one.

 

so on the silk one (3rd one), tighter than the cotton type.

it still absorb most of the sweat, yet cooling.

but the thing i dislike, it doesn't cover part or even any part of my neck.

 

so if any of u guys happen to own a silk balaclava & it covers part of most of yr neck, pls let mi koe.

[Guest NPNT]

wads the price?

[tweety64]

My is a silk type but forget the name cos i only use it with my FF, most time in spore open face...hehe

 

I know HKL & Biketech21 selling it, price ard $25.

Name start with Schme**** something.

[buttbutt8]

TS u wear a balaclava for track??

[newcomer]

Mine is I think cotton but it's quite thin, altho not as thin as silk. I bought for RM15 at permas jaya go kart track. very cheap IMO.

[LollyPoP]

wads the price?

 

should be ard $20+, depends on brand.

 

 

My is a silk type but forget the name cos i only use it with my FF, most time in spore open face...hehe

 

I know HKL & Biketech21 selling it, price ard $25.

Name start with Schme**** something.

 

Does yrs cover part (or half) of yr neck?

 

 

TS u wear a balaclava for track??

 

Nah, too long no go track.

but i'll wear it whenever i use my FF.

[spaiduhz]

other than allowing you to wear and remove your helmet with ease, are there any other benefits of wearing a balaclava? other than the obvious, where you can pretend to be a ninja...

 

if you need to cover your neck, why not buy a scarf? tuck it into your jacket when you want to go fast, and if you want to pretend to be masked rider, maybe you can leave the ends of the scarf dangling out.

 

http://www.henshingeneration.com/highlights.html

[s4dreamer]

other than allowing you to wear and remove your helmet with ease, are there any other benefits of wearing a balaclava? other than the obvious, where you can pretend to be a ninja...

 

if you need to cover your neck, why not buy a scarf? tuck it into your jacket when you want to go fast, and if you want to pretend to be masked rider, maybe you can leave the ends of the scarf dangling out.

 

http://www.henshingeneration.com/highlights.html

 

Er... it keeps your helmet from stinking...

 

A balaclava covers your chin area. That is very important because our chin will perspire and the perspiration gets onto the helmet strap... And thereafter, the funky smell kicks in...

 

So, that's the benefit that makes me wanna wear a balaclava everyday. It's not as hot and uncomfortable as you think. It's very comfy actually!

[tweety64]

Does yrs cover part (or half) of yr neck?

Is long enough to cover the whole neck this's the brand "SCHAMPA" that i'm using & have recomen to most of my bikes fred all like it.

Here a link of how it look like.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCHAMPA-BALACLAVA-HEADWEAR-DO-RAG-MOTORCYCLE-BIKER-ATV_W0QQitemZ110167618238QQihZ001QQcategoryZ52368QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

 

 

other than allowing you to wear and remove your helmet with ease, are there any other benefits of wearing a balaclava? other than the obvious, where you can pretend to be a ninja...

 

if you need to cover your neck, why not buy a scarf? tuck it into your jacket when you want to go fast, and if you want to pretend to be masked rider, maybe you can leave the ends of the scarf dangling out.

 

http://www.henshingeneration.com/highlights.html

It can prevent u from breathing too much dust & keep ur helmet interior clean.

 

1st fews use u may feel uncomfort & breathless but after sometime u'll get use to it.

 

It'll be best to get those silk/thin cloth, cotton too thick & hot for me.

[CMYRS]

when i saw this thread i was thinking about the drinkin hole at suntec

[LollyPoP]

when i saw this thread i was thinking about the drinkin hole at suntec

 

 

 

eh eh eh ..

wat u thinking abt?!!!

[LollyPoP]

Is long enough to cover the whole neck this's the brand "SCHAMPA" that i'm using & have recomen to most of my bikes fred all like it.

Here a link of how it look like.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCHAMPA-BALACLAVA-HEADWEAR-DO-RAG-MOTORCYCLE-BIKER-ATV_W0QQitemZ110167618238QQihZ001QQcategoryZ52368QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

 

 

 

It can prevent u from breathing too much dust & keep ur helmet interior clean.

 

1st fews use u may feel uncomfort & breathless but after sometime u'll get use to it.

 

It'll be best to get those silk/thin cloth, cotton too thick & hot for me.

 

 

i looking for silk, but the one @ ebay is long enough.

same length as my Oxford one.

[CMYRS]

eh eh eh ..

wat u thinking abt?!!!

 

sorry, tooo many happy hours spent there

 

 

balas are great, i use them when touring.

keeps the helmet dry and tightens the feel in the helmet and makes it just abit quieter when cruising above 180.

[Kevs]

Komine & HJC

Motorworld selling @ $25 & $18 respectively if Im not wrong.

Am using the Komine GP balaclava mask when with my FF, which covers the neck area nicely.

[tweety64]

i looking for silk, but the one @ ebay is long enough.

same length as my Oxford one.

 

Go take alook & feel it urself will be good.

[RedGixxer688]

My is a silk type but forget the name cos i only use it with my FF, most time in spore open face...hehe

 

I know HKL & Biketech21 selling it, price ard $25.

Name start with Schme**** something.

 

Bro, u mean Schampa?

[breadman]

any of the mentioned ones have purifier? or its just one material? cos that won't really act as a filter much i think.

 

im looking for one thats silk and has air purifier. not necessary to cover neck. anyone know of such?

[tweety64]

Bro, u mean Schampa?

 

Yes, so far very good.

[lacrimosae]

Am using a CoolMax balaclava I bought from Motorworld for $25. It's made from dri-fit material so its thin, cooling and doesnt stretch out of shape.

 

It also covers the neck area.

 

Balaclavas are great because they:

 

1) keep your helmet from smelling bad. It's not your perspiration that causes the stink but the DEAD SKIN CELLS that rub off the cheek pads when you put on and take off your helmet. Even constant washing, drying, and sunning of your cushions wont get rid of the smell because the dead skin cells are too deeply seated below the fabric and inside the cushion. It is a lot easier to wash and dry a thin balaclava than thick cheek pad cushions.

 

Same goes for the helmet chin strap.

 

2) cut down the inhalation of some dust particles in the air. The smaller particles may still get through but some protection is still better than none at all.

 

3) cut down on particles coming in contact with your face and ruining your complexion.

 

Get one today!

[jeremy_kokwk]

sad to say, i think dainese one is the best.

[s4dreamer]

I love the Oxford CoolMax Balaclava! It's really good at keeping my helmet nice smelling! I recommend it to people who wants to keep their helmet nice smelling at all times!

[breadman]

I love the Oxford CoolMax Balaclava! It's really good at keeping my helmet nice smelling! I recommend it to people who wants to keep their helmet nice smelling at all times!

 

how much and where to buy har?

[jB]

Guys can we like list them down with pricing and where to get it so others won't keep asking over and over again?

[s4dreamer]

Guys can we like list them down with pricing and where to get it so others won't keep asking over and over again?

 

Yep! very very true!!!

[s4dreamer]

how much and where to buy har?

 

It can be found at MotoWorld for $18 a piece.