Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
cpl yes ago I got a larger helmet that fits better w warm head-ware. I’ve also modified a balaclava w scissors
I did the same. My feeling about the balaclava is that it's a necessary evil under certain conditions. And no way it's going to cover my mouth while riding..
Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
Vapor barrier works by letting the skin get wet and keeping the insulating layers dry. Nothing, no matter how woolly or poly, is as effective at insulating when it’s damp. If you’re in neoprene rubber rubber booties, that sweat isn’t evaporating, anyway. Definitely effective and one forgets about the slimy feeling.
I've actually used neoprene socks. They don't breathe. One might think it's perspiration, but it's really condensation that builds up. And I can't stand it, I'd rather my feet be a little cold. The neoprene socks have been in storage for years at this point.