aceofknaves88
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Balaclavas for under cowls.
Is there a type of balaclava material that is better than another for wearing under a cowl? I've looked at Lycra ones, cotton ones, synthetic silk ones, nylon ones, polypropylene ones, and they all look the same in pictures and sound pretty much the same in descriptions. Is there a better option or is one as good as another?
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1/6/2009, 4:23 pm
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aceofknaves88
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Re: Balaclava question
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1/6/2009, 7:47 pm
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aceofknaves88
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Re: Balaclava question
No one knows the answer? Hmm...
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1/6/2009, 8:36 pm
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Re: Balaclava question
You want to make sure the material is a wicking fabric (e.g., Coolmax). Even that will get sopping wet if you're someone who sweats heavily or if you're wearing your cowl any length of time (for me, that's about five minutes before the sweat faucets turn on!).
Google Coolmax balaclava and you should find various examples.
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Re: Balaclava question
I thought we were going to talk about Greek pasteries....
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Re: Balaclava question
Coolmax...is that some sort of spandex or lycra?
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Re: Balaclava question
I bought a hunting balaclava at Walmart a couple of years ago, but I lost it. I believe it was lycra, and it was around four bucks. Good buy.
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Re: Balaclava question
Polypropylene is both wicking and fire resistant, but it's more important to decide on either 2 eye holes or a single eye slot. The 2-hole types stay in place more securely under a cowl.
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Re: Balaclava question
Coolmax is the trademark name for a Dupont wicking fabric used in various articles--from a skullcap worn beneath a bicycle helmet, to socks, tee-shirts, underwear, bandanas, etc., etc.
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Dave Batman
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Re: Balaclava question
Welcome to the balacava club.
I checked for you, but mine is just from a local army surplus store. Since my cowl is too large (on the top portion of my head) I wear a balaclava under the cowl, with 3 sport socks on top of my head under the balacava - which turns out to be a great sponge for 3 hour suit-ups  ).
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