Balaclava or Buff?

[quizesilver]

i think this website is better

https://www.buffwear.co.uk/catalogue/index.php/cPath/51_52

[Guolong]

Any further updates on buff MO?

I like to order.

[audiovox]

same here. please keep me posted of any MOs. thanks!

[adriel]

interested tooo

[lacrimosae]

Balaclava works well because as another post says, it wicks sweat away from your head.

 

But the bigger reason behind why I use balaclava is also the reason it has kept my 3 year old Arai FF smelling like the day I bought it- it keeps dead skin cells out of the helmet cushions.

 

The stink is not from sweat. It is from the bacteria feeding off the dead skin cells scraped off your forehead and cheeks when you are putting your lid on, and when taking it off.

 

All that dead skin cells are rubbed so deeply into the fabric that no amount of washing and wringing will remove. You will only push them deeper into the cushion.

 

Haven't you noticed that even after a good wash and a long period of drying in the sun, it still smells a little, and the smell quickly returns?

 

Warmth and dampness is the environment the bacteria thrives in. Sweat is just water with salt in it. But its the dead skin cells that causes the stink.

 

I wear a balaclava every time I put my FF on, and dry it in a cool and dry place, like in my wardrobe, with a Thirsty Hippo sitting inside my FF helmet. I only need to wash my small piece of Oxford balaclava and dry it for 1 hour; not multiple pieces of cushions followed by hours of drying in the sun and wondering if the insides are dry enough...

 

3 years on, without ever washing the cushion, my 2006 Colin Edwards Arai FF helmet still smells like the brand new helmet smell.

Edited September 14, 2009 by lacrimosae

[broEd]

keep me posted too.. i keen

[mafia bai]

used to work in a shop at velocity.. last floor.. Selling hiking stuffs.. Got buff also.. Back then was only 16.. haha. didn't saw the need for buffs. till now when i ride bike..

 

Anyways, please keep me updated too on when you ordering.. thanks a million. mass order is a good deal!

[konspire]

buff in sg for me

 

whilst balaclava whilst touring..

 

 

motoworld selling the oxford buffs 3pcs for $12

 

just bought last week, they r selling 3pcs for $10.

[bernardk]

Finally i got my Buff at motorworld. Loving it. Hee hee hee.

[dragonforce]

Balaclava works well because as another post says, it wicks sweat away from your head.

 

But the bigger reason behind why I use balaclava is also the reason it has kept my 3 year old Arai FF smelling like the day I bought it- it keeps dead skin cells out of the helmet cushions.

 

The stink is not from sweat. It is from the bacteria feeding off the dead skin cells scraped off your forehead and cheeks when you are putting your lid on, and when taking it off.

 

All that dead skin cells are rubbed so deeply into the fabric that no amount of washing and wringing will remove. You will only push them deeper into the cushion.

 

Haven't you noticed that even after a good wash and a long period of drying in the sun, it still smells a little, and the smell quickly returns?

 

Warmth and dampness is the environment the bacteria thrives in. Sweat is just water with salt in it. But its the dead skin cells that causes the stink.

 

I wear a balaclava every time I put my FF on, and dry it in a cool and dry place, like in my wardrobe, with a Thirsty Hippo sitting inside my FF helmet. I only need to wash my small piece of Oxford balaclava and dry it for 1 hour; not multiple pieces of cushions followed by hours of drying in the sun and wondering if the insides are dry enough...

 

3 years on, without ever washing the cushion, my 2006 Colin Edwards Arai FF helmet still smells like the brand new helmet smell.

this is something new to me, thanks for sharing. so while a balaclava covers our cheek and head but a buff doesnt, a balaclava would be better in keeping the helmet smell new?

[bernardk]

this is something new to me, thanks for sharing. so while a balaclava covers our cheek and head but a buff doesnt, a balaclava would be better in keeping the helmet smell new?

 

Actually a Buff is a very versatile product. As you can see from the vidz that some bro posted. As for Balaclava, its like a mask that the STOF wears.

 

Im not too sure abt the Balaclava. But for buff it is seemless. You can get one cheap one from Motorworld at lavender.

[dragonforce]

hi!

i actually have a few buffs and i wear it a very simple way. i can see that its very stretchable, but unless you cut another hole or 2 for you to see and breathe, our skin from cheek is still 'scrapped' off as its left exposed..

 

anyway i change between a few head inner linnings and buffs and wash them once every few days or once on a extremely hot day.

[kel_wt86]

i m interested too... keep mi posted on amy cmo thanks

[lacrimosae]

this is something new to me, thanks for sharing. so while a balaclava covers our cheek and head but a buff doesnt, a balaclava would be better in keeping the helmet smell new?

 

I'd hate to burst everyone's bubble, but yes, if you want to keep your helmet smelling fresh, balaclava works, anything else that does not cover your cheeks and forehead does not.

 

I'm not against Buff (I personally own a few Buff neckerchiefs, including one with fleece for winter countries), I just don't think they work as well.

 

Balaclavas, when worn, should have the opening positioned from just above the eyebrows to just along the nose bridge. If you have a large area of your forehead exposed, it still defeats the purpose.

 

For the skeptics, I invite you to smell my Arai to believe it. 3 years of no washing and brand new helmet smell. Compared to my half year old open face helmet which smells like week-old socks.

[william_liu]

It's possible to wear a Buff-type headwear in a balaclava-type way, but it's not as easy as pulling on a balaclava.

 

I don't like to cover my mouth and nose so I use the Buff-type as a personal preference.

 

Either way, the key to maintain proper hygiene is not which type of headwear, it's how often you wash it also...

[Burnt]

the buff seems interesting .. its its not too ex might be getting one to try .. currently using those LAB's helmet inner liner ..

[dragonforce]

I'd hate to burst everyone's bubble, but yes, if you want to keep your helmet smelling fresh, balaclava works, anything else that does not cover your cheeks and forehead does not.

 

I'm not against Buff (I personally own a few Buff neckerchiefs, including one with fleece for winter countries), I just don't think they work as well.

 

Balaclavas, when worn, should have the opening positioned from just above the eyebrows to just along the nose bridge. If you have a large area of your forehead exposed, it still defeats the purpose.

 

For the skeptics, I invite you to smell my Arai to believe it. 3 years of no washing and brand new helmet smell. Compared to my half year old open face helmet which smells like week-old socks.

 

ok.. shall consider buying balaclavas..

 

It's possible to wear a Buff-type headwear in a balaclava-type way, but it's not as easy as pulling on a balaclava.

 

I don't like to cover my mouth and nose so I use the Buff-type as a personal preference.

 

Either way, the key to maintain proper hygiene is not which type of headwear, it's how often you wash it also...

 

i think must learn from you.. cos i cannot really picture how its done..

 

the buff seems interesting .. its its not too ex might be getting one to try .. currently using those LAB's helmet inner liner ..

 

its not ex.. less than $20 for 1..

[Chaoz]

using balaclava.. might take some time to get use to it.. it will press hard against ur cheek.. might feel a bit awkward at first..

[newcomer]

pm me too if got cmo

[Constructicon]

I'd hate to burst everyone's bubble, but yes, if you want to keep your helmet smelling fresh, balaclava works, anything else that does not cover your cheeks and forehead does not.

 

I'm not against Buff (I personally own a few Buff neckerchiefs, including one with fleece for winter countries), I just don't think they work as well.

 

Balaclavas, when worn, should have the opening positioned from just above the eyebrows to just along the nose bridge. If you have a large area of your forehead exposed, it still defeats the purpose.

 

For the skeptics, I invite you to smell my Arai to believe it. 3 years of no washing and brand new helmet smell. Compared to my half year old open face helmet which smells like week-old socks.

 

Sounds like Fear Factor!!!!

[econbizer]

I'd hate to burst everyone's bubble, but yes, if you want to keep your helmet smelling fresh, balaclava works, anything else that does not cover your cheeks and forehead does not.

 

I'm not against Buff (I personally own a few Buff neckerchiefs, including one with fleece for winter countries), I just don't think they work as well.

 

Balaclavas, when worn, should have the opening positioned from just above the eyebrows to just along the nose bridge. If you have a large area of your forehead exposed, it still defeats the purpose.

 

For the skeptics, I invite you to smell my Arai to believe it. 3 years of no washing and brand new helmet smell. Compared to my half year old open face helmet which smells like week-old socks.

 

 

Amazing dude. How does this happen? Becos' it's an Arai?

*scratch head*

 

As an alternative, I would suggest bandana. Can tie & cover your ears. Only thing is.. can't cover ur cheek. But it still works for me, and it's $3.

[lacrimosae]

Amazing dude. How does this happen? Becos' it's an Arai?

*scratch head*

 

As an alternative, I would suggest bandana. Can tie & cover your ears. Only thing is.. can't cover ur cheek. But it still works for me, and it's $3.

 

Amazing, everything's clearly stated in my post, yet you don't get it?

 

It's not the helmet, its the balaclava that helps. It's the bacteria that feed on dead skin that causes the stink.

 

Ok, recap for layman:

 

Use bala = no dead skin cells in helmet cushions = no stink without washing.

[longjump]

Balaclava works well because as another post says, it wicks sweat away from your head.

 

I wear a balaclava every time I put my FF on, and dry it in a cool and dry place, like in my wardrobe, with a Thirsty Hippo sitting inside my FF helmet. I only need to wash my small piece of Oxford balaclava and dry it for 1 hour; not multiple pieces of cushions followed by hours of drying in the sun and wondering if the insides are dry enough...

 

3 years on, without ever washing the cushion, my 2006 Colin Edwards Arai FF helmet still smells like the brand new helmet smell.

 

juz a qn... washing of the helmet's cushions n then drying them... will the cushions shrink after drying?

 

nvr tried a balaclava before but seems like it has protection purposes..

downside... afraid of claustrophobia... haha

[scubasimon]

no shrinking...just wash and air dry. use anti-bacterial to wash...i use a mild soap solution plus dettol for mine. make sure it is completely dry before you use! so either have another helmet or another set of liner around. it takes about 2 days to dry out completely away from the sun.

 

i got myself a buff yesterday. LOVE it!!!

[newcomer]

Where did you get it bro and how much? Faster give a review manzz...