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.
141713
My kids use them with out hats or bennies. They haven't complained about the cold yet. I got the XL for them and tightened it down. Works great.
368406
Robin M. answered it pretty well. I put it on our snowmobile helmets. It works pretty well. It is a little bit of static but for the price it can't be beat. Works very well even at 120 mph+
1130408
No the whole helmet regulates the wind very well. Personally though I would go for a different helmet. It was a nice helmet, but not half as nice as my current icon alliance helmet. A little more expensive but defiantly worth it.
428544
I think it does pretty good. Strong winds are very tough to navigate but very mild winds are ok. Just have to put it in the more aggressive mode and more pitch to compensate.
639905
I haven't had any problems when there is a fair amount of wind noise. My advice is to ensure that you have the right sized buds so it can go deep in your ear canal to block out outside noise. It's an excellent product.
1560307
I made the mistake of ordering L/XL it's too big , the face part is wind proof and has a nice mesh over your nose and mouth ( easy to breathe) the rest is not wind proof but warm . I should have ordered the S/Med one . I'll keep this one and modify it . The neck part is nice and long keeps the cold out nicely.
83093
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.
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.
1013443
Hell no. This helmet is excellent for snowmoblie riding with -10 wind chills.
164970
I have wore them and they are light and will dry right away wind resistant yes but not for cold wind.
1999010
I wear a medium in my son's helmets and this size medium fits very well. The one downside to this helmet is that it has to windguard under your chin. So I have to wear a neck scarf.
1608172
It's very light and could blow away in a moderate wind. It's also not what I would call a durable material. Prolonged direct sunlight would probably deteriorate it and outdoor footwear would most likely wear it out.
1945945
It stood up well in a night-long rain/snow mix, though I had it covered with a plastic tarp. There was some wind, maybe 15 mph, which is why I used the tarp for warmth. I have not used it in a 30 mph wind.
133557
Very lightweight and not overly snug or bulky at all. Great wind resistance. Reflective lining keeps in heat. We use it in boating conditions where dampness and wind can chill you. Not sure how this might relate to skiing, but that is what Columbia promotes it for.
619432
The best I can tell you is that I got the X/XL balacava. This fits me fine. Not so tight to be uncomfortable, but snug enough to keep the wind out. As a point of reference I always wear a size 7 3/8 hat. Hope this helps.
1116613
No if it is windy you will feel the wind coming through this suit. This suit is for more moderate temperatures. I would recommend frabill heavy made cold weather suit.