Any experience with a heat exchange mask?
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Any experience with a heat exchange mask?
A search revealed nothing newer than 2007. Has anyone used a heat exchange mask for riding in colder air? I live in the Washington DC area. I have no plans to ride below the 50's but I do suffer from EIA even in the mid-late spring. I would like to extend my summer riding.
Thanks, Rich
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I use the Talus Coldavenger for winter mountaineering and cycling if it is *really* cold out. I find it too warm to wear until the icicles form but afterwards it helps heaps. If you wear glasses it may fog them, although the constant wind of riding does help.
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I wear a pretty typical neoprene mask in the winter, and only don the googles when it gets below about -30 degrees C (about -20 F) only because my eyes don't seem to get cold until about that temperature. I have only cycled down to about -35 (probably close to -45 with the wind chill), but even in a strong wind I never felt like I needed a heat exchange mask. Are you sure you need one? Is this a special needs case?
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I wear a pretty typical neoprene mask in the winter, and only don the googles when it gets below about -30 degrees C (about -20 F) only because my eyes don't seem to get cold until about that temperature. I have only cycled down to about -35 (probably close to -45 with the wind chill), but even in a strong wind I never felt like I needed a heat exchange mask. Are you sure you need one? Is this a special needs case?
I read about a study done with a mask, albuterol, none, and both. The results indicated that a heat exchange mask had the same approximate effect as albuterol. So I'm looking for some advice here.
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Ouch - that doesn't sound like fun. Sorry to hear about your condition. I was originally suggesting that you try a plain old neoprene mask first, to see if that would work well enough, but it does indeed sound like you have a much more special need than that. I sure hope you find a solid solution.
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I use one when it gets below freezing because I have asthma. It works well in the cold temps, but it might be overkill at 50. Have you tried a Buff rag? That might keep things warm enough for you.
BTW, I use the Airguard Medical CT mask.
BTW, I use the Airguard Medical CT mask.
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