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Dakine facemasks. Athlete only?

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hjb
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Need a facemask that's gonna keep me warm in the Hokkaido winter. My old one's not going to cut it at
-30. Are these facemasks only available for sponsored riders? Can't find them on the Dakine website, so I'm assuming they are.

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Dec 21 2010 5:27AM
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I_Am_Mod
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haven't seen them anywhere yet, i think they were limited and only given away to teamriders and on some contests ? (ns correct me if i'm wrong)

but if you want a good facemask, i suggest you go look in your local motorcycle clothing shop, i found myself a balaclava, fleece lined and with neoprene in the front, so also quite water/snowproof....

heres an example of something similar (mines a bit less technical, but it gives you an idea of what i'm speaking about..

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Dec 21 2010 6:03AM
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-ROY-
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I use under armour ones..they are like the same thing wothout the lettering. and can be found at like any sports store. they are called under armour hoods. work real well. i have white and black
Dec 21 2010 9:40AM
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brice_SKIIN
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Balclava i skied today in -25 and i was not cold at all. (full face one)
Dec 21 2010 9:45AM
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evtic
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http://pharnorth.com/shop/balaclavas/

We have a ton of different patterns coming out
Dec 21 2010 1:00PM
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I got one at windells but other then that I believe they are athlete only. go buy a yowie.
Dec 21 2010 1:12PM
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@skiinmitch
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buy a arctic yowie. they are fleece lined
Dec 21 2010 1:17PM
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.Duncan.
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do this
Dec 21 2010 1:36PM
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Aaaron.
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http://www.outdoortechnology.com
buy a yowie or two. my brother is sponsored by them, super legit company and an awesome product.
Dec 21 2010 1:59PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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You need a down facemask.
Dec 21 2010 2:08PM
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Aaaron.
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also, i've got one of these. mega dope
Dec 21 2010 2:11PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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buy a normal yowie too for warmer days

I have a black yowie and arctic yowie and having the choice is key
Dec 21 2010 3:15PM
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Chompo.
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My friend has one, but im pretty sure he got it as a give away at windells or somethin...

Sorta like how i got a line yowie as swag at a rail jam.
Dec 21 2010 3:20PM
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Slinger1x1
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where the hell are you guys skiing that it is that cold?
Dec 21 2010 3:31PM
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benk
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I have an OR Balaclava that is merino wool. like it a lot
Dec 21 2010 3:37PM
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Aaaron.
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this sounds amazing
Dec 21 2010 3:43PM
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Piste.Off
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I have this one
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=125828&langId=-1

it has like spandex/neoprene on the outside and the inside is fleece lined, its super warm. oh and its flame resistant too
Dec 21 2010 4:14PM
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hjb
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Hokkaido, Japan. It's like -20 most of the time, and the wind is a bitch when you get out of the treeline. It come straight off Siberia.

Anyway, thanks for the input everyone. Been looking at Yowies, they look pretty sick. I'll look at all the other suggestions too.
Dec 21 2010 5:48PM
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Banane.
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Artice yowie or maybe airhole ( bandana whit a hole for the mouth) very warm
Dec 21 2010 6:12PM
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InvalidConflict
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on a real mountain? lol

i ski where its like -15 to -30c like everyday not including wind chill

your not a real skier till you've skiied in -45c hahah

and thank you, ive been trying to find that outdoortechnology site for like ever

ordering a yowie right now
Dec 21 2010 11:04PM
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hjb
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That one looks warm as, but it's $35 though, and I can't really see the need for it to be flame proof
Dec 22 2010 3:56AM
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