wind burn

[OakLeaf]

If it's dark, rather than red, it's suntan. Yes you can get that on cloudy days in northern climates.

Sun exposure is good for you unless you have a specific condition ... if there's a reason you really need to avoid the sun, use the same measures you would in summer.

[badger]

I'm not sure if it's a true tan, as I don't think I'm out there long enough to warrant a tan. And it's fairly dark in the morning, and definitely dark in my evening commutes.

Maybe I'll just wear my ski goggles and neck gaiter

[Cataboo]

I h ave a serius neck gaiter (i think that's the brand, but i may have mispelled it) which is basically a softshell like material, almost neoprene.

It repels water.

Something like that might be better for the rainy climate

[badger]

I h ave a serius neck gaiter (i think that's the brand, but i may have mispelled it) which is basically a softshell like material, almost neoprene.

It repels water.

Something like that might be better for the rainy climate

neoprene?! that's probably what I need! I suppose I can just wear one of those formed masks that make me look like an axe murderer, too!

[Tri Girl]

why not? I wear one that makes me look like a bank robber.

[OakLeaf]

I've been wearing a bandanna to keep the sun off my fresh scars. I definitely can't go into a bank without pulling it below my chin!

[Cataboo]

neoprene?! that's probably what I need! I suppose I can just wear one of those formed masks that make me look like an axe murderer, too!

Try one of these:

http://www.rei.com/product/725712

http://www.rei.com/product/725711


Yes, you might look like an axe murderer - but you won't be windburn.

Trade offs.

[badger]

Try one of these:

http://www.rei.com/product/725712

http://www.rei.com/product/725711


Yes, you might look like an axe murderer - but you won't be windburn.

Trade offs.

Oh yes, I was picturing exactly one like that! thanks!

any experience with either of them? I could certainly use it when snowboarding, too. It absolutely hurts my face when sitting on the chair lift and the wind is pelting small bits of snow in -20C temps. Neck gaitors can do only so much.

I see the Canadian version of REI (MEC) carries the neoprene comfort one. I wonder if the fleece might be overkill for riding? definitely not for snowboarding, though.

[Cataboo]

Badger, I use the seirus ultra clava for skiing - it's basically like those, but has the hood that goes over your head.

Yes, I probably look stupid. No, I don't ski without it 'cause I'm a wimp and like a warm face. I can move down the mouth piece and put it under my chin when I want my mouth out.


The fleecy fabric on the inside around those little ventillation holes does eventually wear out (but it takes a couple years). And it does hold moisture a bit from your breathing, but it's not cold moisture.

http://www.rei.com/product/725708

I haven't really tried it biking, because well, I don't bike in the rain usually, and I have a tendancy to overheat when biking. So I start off wearing lots of layers and then once I get moving, all of them get stripped off and put in my pack. So I think I've got a softshell like outdoor research neck gaiter and a fleece cap from terry.

[kfergos]

Oh yes, I was picturing exactly one like that! thanks!

any experience with either of them? I could certainly use it when snowboarding, too. It absolutely hurts my face when sitting on the chair lift and the wind is pelting small bits of snow in -20C temps. Neck gaitors can do only so much.

I see the Canadian version of REI (MEC) carries the neoprene comfort one. I wonder if the fleece might be overkill for riding? definitely not for snowboarding, though.

I have one similar to that but very lightweight, from Gore: http://www.gorebikewear.com/remote/S...1208436871979A

I rode with it in MA winters down to about 10°F with great success. It's great for windbreaking but isn't real heavy or hot. The only thing about this type of thing is you should put your glasses *on top* of the nose piece, as otherwise your breath goes up into your glasses and fogs them up. And in very cold temps you get that whole ice/frost forming around your mouth, but that's an issue for any similar solution.