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Best face protection?

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So today, my first day of skiing, i remembered how badly bandannas perform in the cold. they are warm for one run, till your breathe moistens them and the cold freezes them up. then its basically AC from there on and sucks

So my question is, whats the best face protection? Those black facemasks work for a while, but are usually too thick or once again do the same thing as the bandanna, just takes longer.

I'm looking for a cool looking, functional face protection to keep me from the gypsy sun rays and cold temps.
Dec 9 2009 6:55PM
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cbalkman
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Dec 9 2009 6:59PM
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coop-son
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yo ash it depends on the material though too, bandanas dont have little holes to breath through, dakine sells a nice material bandana in "the vault" for 12 bucks with my discount, lukas that german kid bought one today and he liked it.

Or check out EC headwear, they have like neck scarve things, its cool

Dec 9 2009 7:01PM
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Mr.Huck
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This!

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Dec 9 2009 7:12PM
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dice552
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arabian sand goggles
Dec 9 2009 7:14PM
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396222687862
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i thought this was ski gabber not NSG. thanks to those with positive input
Dec 9 2009 7:23PM
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Noss.
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EC headwear ninja mask got mine and i love it
Dec 9 2009 7:29PM
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peyton
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turtle furs are sick.. they kinda moisten up over time but i think they are great and they are so comfy
Dec 9 2009 7:29PM
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.SimonB.
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Line makes some that are fleece lined that supposedly dont freeze. they have some cool designs too if you really care.
Dec 9 2009 7:31PM
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.Asain-Skiier
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buff headwear?
Dec 9 2009 7:31PM
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chicken
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I use a balaclava that is kind of baggy around the mouth so most moisture actually gets out. on super cold days I even have a gaper neoprene face/nose mask with the fleece inside and the holes at the mouth. this is for days that I like would not even ski if I didn't have to (training/competing) you look like an idiot but it is by far the best way to keep you face warm.


Dec 9 2009 7:40PM
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andrew.
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baclavas or fleece lined bandanas.  never had a problem with either.
Dec 9 2009 7:41PM
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noelo12
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Try a Yowie, I've never used one myself but Im definitely gonna buy one this season cause I've heard good things.
Dec 9 2009 8:45PM
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onearmwanderer
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link to these yowies? never heard of them.  also has anyone seen a brown or orange breathable/warm face mask or neck gater?
Dec 9 2009 8:57PM
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SKIU4EA
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Dec 9 2009 9:15PM
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Candy
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EC headwear ninja. I wear mine almost everyday, so comfy and warm.

http://echeadwear.com/09/ninja.html
Dec 9 2009 9:18PM
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snowboardersrule
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airholes
Dec 9 2009 9:27PM
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Gameboy
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[IMG]aws-ltd.co.uk/catalog/images/320_uvex%2520ultra%2520sheild.jpg&usg=AFQjCNErPd8pvJIO2sBd302NGNULj6fYew[/IMG]

I just bought these uvex googles. They protect my face from the wind and the cold. Plus i don't get hurt by tree branches in the woods.And they got mad steeze!!

Dec 9 2009 10:05PM
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Gameboy
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http://www.aws-ltd.co.uk/catalog/images/320_uvex%20ultra%20sheild.jpg

I fail

Dec 9 2009 10:07PM
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396222687862
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fail.
Dec 9 2009 10:07PM
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Delaney
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this would lookvery well and would be quite warm, freezing effect would be impossible

Dec 9 2009 10:10PM
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Mr.Huck
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Alright, my bad.  I feel much shame.  I can't stand wearing face masks.  Tried when I was a kid and I concur.  They ice up and make it worse.  On super cold days I ski with a polar fleece gater. Also, for real, you can put some of this on your face V.  No sun protection but it is great for super cold days.

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Dec 10 2009 1:58PM
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3R1C
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i'm getting a yowie this year
Dec 10 2009 3:06PM
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jmBEERY
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Get A Nxtz!

they only freeze on the outside stretch spandex layer

while the drytech face cloth keeps close to face and keeps you warm

but lined bandanas always freeze

Dec 10 2009 3:40PM
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jmBEERY
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http://www.nxtz.com/Products.html#Design

i dont know if that link will be clickable

Dec 10 2009 3:41PM
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Sewardo
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http://www.airhole.ca/  check out that site for their shit, works wonders i hear
Dec 10 2009 3:44PM
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RRhighrider
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My friends use linen napkins and they work pretty well.  I had my girlfriend cut a big bandanna in half then sew fleece on the inside and it works really well.  I used it this week during the storm in mammoth and had no problems.  I am going to spray it with silicone waterproofing this week to make it even better.

Dec 10 2009 4:38PM
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RcppF
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where can i get an under armor bandanna!?
Dec 10 2009 4:44PM
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sconniestyle
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you can't ride with a dirtbike on your face! how would you get the bar over your head on the lift!
Dec 10 2009 4:46PM
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sip166
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the airholes look cool i think i might get one and see how well it works
Dec 10 2009 4:47PM
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-fungus-
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same dude, i've heard great things about em
copy and paste this shit
http://www.outdoortechnology.com/products.php?cat_id=3
Dec 10 2009 4:48PM
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ifli
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eat out and keep ur face warm epic win!
Dec 10 2009 5:16PM
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TheDude
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this works so well but dont cut it in half. i had my bandana in about 15 degree F weather and the outside froze a little but the inside waS nice and toasty. just make sure you only sow fleece to the inside and leave room to tye it on the sides.
Dec 10 2009 6:55PM
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noelo12
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http://outdoortechnology.rideshop.com/ViewProduct/ArcticYowie™-MultiFunctionalHeadwear/1.aspx
Dec 10 2009 7:28PM
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