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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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I've been looking at getting one since it's still cold riding in to work in the morning. For now I've just been wearing my full face but it kinda sucks wearing the full face when I get out of work since it's usually a lot warmer. Just looking for some feedback whether the neoprene masks would cut down the cold enough or not.

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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Not for me!
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Scream 3 mask? Tough rider can ride in the cold without it, I have a 3/4 helmet so I am ok.

 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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.............worth it.....
.I wear those things that the NFL football players wear when it's like REALLY COLD [ likeGB vs. my GIANTS in theNFC playoff game in
in Green Bay when it's 30 below.].......

....Screw him if some fool thinks its gay to wear one.....I'm from MA /CT area ....rode alot in the cold up there....ALWAY wore one skiing cuz it keeps the cold air out.....
......,I don't like to be cold when I ride....cuts down on the fun factor for me.....let the fool be cold.......I've used mine lots of times already this year, and look where I'm from....we're FaaaaaR south.....

................................andit doesn't mess up the fit on your helmet....might as well just pack one w/ ya on your HD....

So wear one , man......if anyone gives ya any ****, tell them that I wear one......later....have a good one.......B.
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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.............worth it.....
and look where I'm from....we're FaaaaaR south.....
And where might that be?
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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.......it's not too hard to figure out if you go to the stuff in my SIG...many many many clues............

............I now live in the Atlanta area, north of the city...........this is far south to me..[.but.not to the miss..la..fla...al..tx....guys]


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.............worth it.....
and look where I'm from....we're FaaaaaR south.....
And where might that be?
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Scream 3 mask? Tough rider can ride in the cold without it, I have a 3/4 helmet so I am ok.

Well....tough or not, when you're riding 50mph in 37 degree weather you're going to get cold. I'd rather be a sissy about it and be warm.
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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definitely worth it. I have a skull neoprene mask that looks cool and keeps me warm. I rode to work one morning with it around 30 degrees and after I got to work and took the mask OFF, my face SERIOUSLY got colder! Only thing I don't like is that at stops your glasses fog up, but as soon as you take off they clear up. I love that thing though, it's one of my best biker related investments. And all that comfort for like 12 bucks?! Worth it.
 
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Not for me!
I replied this way because one time a buddy loaned me one of those neoprene masks when all I had for transportation was a bike. It was around 27* on the morning I used it and by the time I got to work (20 minute ride), my head was a sweat ball. I now use a wool-blend bellaclava when it's really cold, and that works for me with no sweat.
 
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I've been looking at getting one since it's still cold riding in to work in the morning. For now I've just been wearing my full face but it kinda sucks wearing the full face when I get out of work since it's usually a lot warmer. Just looking for some feedback whether the neoprene masks would cut down the cold enough or not.

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I think they are worth it. The only thing I didn't like about it was the way it felt on my skin, butyou might feel differently. I went with that "Turtle Fur" stuff. Feels really good and covers your ears also. The top part is really thin, so it fits under your helmut.

-Andy
 
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