Does anyone here wear a summer-weight balaclava?
05-07-08, 02:59 PM
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Does anyone here wear a summer-weight balaclava?
I just found out what a balaclava was after reading it in the commuting forum. A commuter there wears a summer balaclava. So it's kind of like a silk ski-mask to protect against sun rays.
Does anyone else here wear one? I've never heard of it before.
Here is a link. https://www.shopatron.com/product/par...=1014322/444.0
Does anyone else here wear one? I've never heard of it before.
Here is a link. https://www.shopatron.com/product/par...=1014322/444.0
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I just found out what a balaclava was after reading it in the commuting forum. A commuter there wears a summer balaclava. So it's kind of like a silk ski-mask to protect against sun rays.
Does anyone else here wear one? I've never heard of it before.
Here is a link. [url]htt p://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=1014322/444.0[/url]
Does anyone else here wear one? I've never heard of it before.
Here is a link. [url]htt p://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=1014322/444.0[/url]
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Light knit fabric with different patterns per construction and moisture wicking properties to enhance breathability. This fabric has a UPF/SPF 50
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As for the summer balaclava, I cant imagine why they'd make it black. I wear a very think balaclava if it's 45 degrees or colder, but it isn't for UV. FOr that I wear sunscreen and/ or a do-rag.
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The only reason I would consider that—and believe me, I have—is because I'm sick of inhaling gnats.
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Being raised in California a block from the beach, I can attest that years of using Coppertone SPF 4 and even Hawaiian Tropic tanning OIL (almost negative protection), my body is none the worse for wear.
Sunscreen saves me laundry, too. It's easy being green.
Sunscreen saves me laundry, too. It's easy being green.
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Congratulations. You're gonna be the first bike commuter to ever get mistaken for a burgler and shot.
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Wow, you did not know what that was? Are you from the warm part of the USA? I'm being serious and not an ass, I want to know if only us people of the land of ice and snow are familiar with that item. Do you know what a block heater is and where it's used?
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05-07-08, 08:54 PM
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I can't imagine wearing that on a 90 degree day, i've contemplated white bandanas (as opposed to the sweat band I've been using) but I don't see the need to have my face covered nor does it seem comfortable. Though I guess it could come in handy for drive bys or scaring emo kids on fixies.
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I rode with this rather stange looking guy a couple years ago that work white tights, a whitle long sleeve base layer, and a sombrero looking hat under his helmet to block the sun. He must have had some serious issues with skin cancer.
05-07-08, 09:14 PM
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I take my summer weight balaclava backpacking in the summer. I use it sometimes riding my bike in when winter gets cold here in SoCal...35-40 degrees or so.