Cold riding hoodie

[Hangster]

I'm not sure about it or if it will fit well under a helmet but i'm thinking about buying this for the winter riding ...If anyone has any experience with something like this the thoughts would be appreciated.....(BTW personally won't winterise and plan on riding through it as long as there is no ice on the road )

http://www.onlinescuba.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=8400A82&zmam=2457954&zmas=3&zmac=29&zmap=8400A82

There are a few spots where the wind gets into the helmet even with all vents closed , the neck area is a biggie and the rest of the head would be better with some sort of extra insulation so i don't know but this thing might work ...So what do ya think?

[Bumblebee]

Check newenough under helmet accessories.

Due to the picky behavior I had while looking for a properly fitting helmet, I can't wear anything like that without it being excessively tight.

I can't find the reference right now however there is a neck guard that velcro's to the bottom of the helmet. There are two versions. One fits down into your jacket. The other is secured outside of the jacket for a waterproof seal. It's a neck gaiter of some kind. I think it was designed for use with snowmobiles.

[Hangster]

I did a quick search and this is what i found  BB  http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/head_wraps_helmet_liners_other_accessories/alpinestars/thermal_motorcycle_balaclava.html

It looks a little sloppy made (it's about the best i can describe)  .http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/2905

[isleofmanfan]

Research balaclavas.  I have a bunch of them for an assortment of foul weather riding conditions.

[happycommuter]

IME, the thinnest of t-shirt knit fabric is all it takes to substantially cut wind chill.  This stuff seems like it would cause fogging to me.

Year round I use a Sliks helmet liner and in the winter I have an old Schampa (that apparently is meant for desert use  - news to me).  I have to pull that mesh below the nose to prevent fogging.

There's a neat product that fits inside the base of a full face helmet and is essentially am overlapping curtain called the NOJ Quiet Rider.

[Hangster]

Thanks for the input , i checked out the Balaclavas Isleofmanfan and went to REI today and bought one


I like it and it fits with the helmet on (a little snug but it fits)...The bad part of it is that the neck area is real loose and barely covers the neck

Happy C ...i like the other styles they have but i wasn't sure how well it would fit to a specific helmet , i went ahead and ordered the one in my first post too and will compare when it gets here

[LOKi]

you could supplement that with a fleece neck gator, like the once used for skiing/snowboarding.

[Hangster]

you could supplement that with a fleece neck gator, like the once used for skiing/snowboarding.

That's true LOKI but i got the chance to test out the Scuba Hoodie Sunday and it's a keeper ..Does an awesome job at blocking the wind and i'd recomend it to anyone riding in 30 deg temps....here is a pic wearing it without the jacket and another with the jacket on...(it fits perfectly with the helmet on)

[Vermontster]

Hangster,  Do have any fogging issues with that set-up? In the cold weather I rode in yesterday fogging was a big problem. Do you use an anti-fog application to your shield? By the way thanks for the close-up of your gloves in the Galena thread. They look great! 

[ROJ]

Never thought of using a 3mm hood to cut the wind chill, but I have a Under Armor Cold Gear Balaclava, and it works great. One thing about the neoprene hood though, make sure you wash it frequently, as it can absorbs sweat and smells pretty easily. Get some wetsuit shampoo and you'll be good to go, it will get real warm on mild days and once your head starts to sweat it will get worse.

[Hangster]

Hangster,  Do have any fogging issues with that set-up? In the cold weather I rode in yesterday fogging was a big problem. Do you use an anti-fog application to your shield? By the way thanks for the close-up of your gloves in the Galena thread. They look great! 

No problems with fogging at all since the helmet visor if fog proof , only my glasses fog a little when stopped at a stop light at which point i just flip up the visor a little and it takes care of that ..

Never thought of using a 3mm hood to cut the wind chill, but I have a Under Armor Cold Gear Balaclava, and it works great. One thing about the neoprene hood though, make sure you wash it frequently, as it can absorbs sweat and smells pretty easily. Get some wetsuit shampoo and you'll be good to go, it will get real warm on mild days and once your head starts to sweat it will get worse.

Roj , there is very little chance of sweating when it's in the 30's and you're cruising 65 mph but the nice thing about the hoodie is that it's meant to be worn under water so washing it is easy ....just washing machine with cold water on gentle cycle and air dry ....this thing is absolutely a 3 thumbs hoodie (Love it)

[ROJ]

Roj , there is very little chance of sweating when it's in the 30's and you're cruising 65 mph but the nice thing about the hoodie is that it's meant to be worn under water so washing it is easy ....just washing machine with cold water on gentle cycle and air dry ....this thing is absolutely a 3 thumbs hoodie (Love it)

Being a 3mm (from the looks of it) hood, it won't cause sweating in low 30's, get near the 40's and you'll be surprised. As for the washing, you don't want to use normal detergent, or dish soap, as they break down the neoprene and make it easier to tear when donning/doffing the hood. Hand washing is better than machine as well. Air dry is good, but keep out of the sun for the same reasons, UV breaks it down (it is a kind of rubber). I've seen many a hood, gloves, suits rip for these reasons. But keep us appraised of how well it works, will be interesting to know as I have a few kicking around.

[stiltdancer]

I've used a lot of different things to protect my chin from the cold.

By far the best is a Stormkloth Face Mask that I got on eBay. It's like the bottom half of a hoodie, or a bandana made from a neoprene type fabric. It doesn't affect the fit of the helmet at all. They tend to run large - a small/medium is perfect. I just wish it came in a color other than camo.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stormkloth-Thermal-Face-Mask-Advantage-Camo-S-M_W0QQitemZ390102534730QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad3ec4a4a