How good is the balaclava at protecting against the wind?
617420
It works very well if your out working in the cold, sometimes you have to adjust it so you can see, I do have the right size. I would give it 8 out of 10
617421
Really good. I wore this on a climb on Mount Kilimanjaro and on summit night it was freezing and windy but it kept my face so warm! The only complaint is that it felt a bit tight around my nose so at times it was hard to breathe (though hard to tell if it's the balaclava or the high altitude I was at).
617422
I was 5 hours in a snowstorm in subzero temperature, no issues, warm and cozy.
617423
I would say excellent.. I bought it to possibly use on motorcycle, but my only use so far was with snowblower -1 degrees -20 with wind chill. Had goggles on as well nose underneath was a bit chilled at first but didnt notice much of anything by the time i was done.
617424
Eh... It depends. It would be great for hiking or being on foot in cold, windy weather. This question came at a good time. I just now walked through the door from a motorcycle ride. It's 12 degrees (F) here today. Around town, the product does very well. It's comfortable an my face stays warm. Above 40mph, the wind overcomes it and my face gets cold. I really love this thing, but if you're looking at sustained high/freezing winds, you may want something a bit more substantial.
2066588
I am not sure of its comfortable and safe to wear it for airsoft. Don't think it's impact resistant? I use it to for motorcycle rides. Keeps the wind out of my eyes and keeps clear vision.
2252201
Not sure as I use it as a small tractor ride protector in wind and winter cold - likely is good provided it fits securely.
938471
I can't imagine it could withstand wind, if it is above the windshield. I'm short and I like the way it makes the visor go further down the windshield and block the sun. The small piece can be moved back and forth for extra darkening. I like mine. Hope this answers your Q.
858521
Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
1329870
Good for 3/4 with a shield, modular and full. They have a new one on their web site for half-helmets. WWW.senabluetooth.com I would worry about wind noise with a 1/2 helmet or 3/4 with no shield. Last year I could easily tell when the wife had her shield up on her 3/4 while we rode the Northern Georgia mountains on our GoldWing.
1177023
It will do OK in wind. My previous one was anchored to the ground by burying the feet and held up OK in 70 MPH gusts. heavy snow can be a problem as they get older and the tarp starts to sag a little. I tend to go out with a broom and bump off the snow from the underside if we get more than an inch or so.
1211938
Yes it is very good protecting against wind, rain and snow. The seat is very sturdy for 2 children? We love it!
1024774
I wear this under my motorcycle helmet in the winter time... it blocks the wind from my neck fairly well at highway speeds, definitely a clear difference if im not wearing it. Until I find one better, I would buy it again.
1336641
my fist season with this cover on my rv, am located in long island ny where it gts very windy. we just had a 2 ft blizzard with winds gusting to 60-7o mph and so far so good.
1714662
Actually not to bad. It will not block wind from coming up under the hood though, but you should have a mask and safety glasses on to ward off any particles that find their way under the shield. I have used it while spraying and cutting outside in the wind and it has provided excellent protection.
444228
Well I have....it's like a hoodie...just pull it over the cap or visor...surprisingly it didn't stretch out the balaclava. Still snug w/o anything underneath.
83094
I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without... » Read More I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. « Show Less
569365
It probably offers little to no protection, but for its price... Its a good bargain for a decorative headwear (it also blocks wind pretty well.)
1560305
In the case of this head gear, the vast majority of your head is covered with the exception of your eyes. It's all a matter of not keeping the cold out, but keeping your body heat in and this product does just that. This is the only balaclava I've ever owned, and I'm satisfied having worn it during snowstorms and wind chills in the teens but not feeling cold. Perhaps you should ask others about lower temperatures as Pete said because I haven't tried it during single digit weather as you've described it. We don't often get that cold in Maryland, but we do have our moments. Final point, the fact that you can adjust it to wear the head sock multiple ways makes it highly versatile for all cold-weather needs.
344130
I wore this on the Camino de Santiago. It went through rain and hail. BUT you should know that I wore it with the rain poncho over all, and mainly the front brim's job was to keep the water (and the hail) off of my glasses and face. It did well at that job. If I had worn it without the poncho, though, the wind would have flipped the brim all over the place and much of my face and neck would have been wet. HTH!
2141063
I've found that the wind deflection from my hand is minimal. But that may be because my handlebars are fairly wide and the windshield is placed pretty far forward from my hand position. With narrower handlebars, it would be better. Your knees will be well below (and out of) the air pocket created by the windshield. I have thought about fabricating matching lowers with sheet acrylic for winter riding.