Silk Balaclava

Hoping for something to cover facial skin when riding in extreme cold yet not thick as to overly compress the padding in a helmet. Perfect! Amazing at the comfort level with something so thin and small and the smaller eye slot works great under a full face helmet. Also helped maintain clarity of the pinlock liner on the shield,( yes they do start fogging up under certain conditions). Have done several hours on the open road in -20F at speeds upwards of 70-80 with no ill affects. And believe me any exposed skin within those parameters will suffer. Folds up and slips into a pocket so no reason not to carry one. Don’t leave home without it.

I ride as close to year round as possible, and with winter approaching I needed a way to keep my neck warm as well as ease some chaffing on the neck from a tight collar; the balaclava does the job well, having used it down to about 20 degrees and snowing.

Pro: Works, economical, helmet slides on easy.

Con: Needs to be a bit tighter weave, an extra couple inches length would be great.

I'd definitely recommend this. Also, I live in South Dakota so I know what cold is!

Great product. Only draw back when compared to the power dry balaclava is that it is not as strecthable. Nonetheless, the silk is very nice and comfortable and in every way, equaivalent to the power dry balaclava. Highly recommended as well.

For some reason I though the silk would be satin soft. Its not. The silk is a bit rough but not abrasive. However, it fits nice, keeps my head-face warm and fits well under my helmet. The color in the pic is a bit misleading. Mine is very navy blue almost black. Well worth the 15$ and better than the man-made material (polyester) balaclava that others sell. I am bald and notice no ill effects of the seam on my naked noggin' as I do with other brands. Plus makes putting the helmet on/off easier as the lid just slides on with ease.

I got this a couple of weeks ago. I saw the review that said it doesn't fit / stretch, but I figured I would gamble on it anyway. I have a BIG head! 73/4 or so, and it is hard to find anything that will cover my bean! I have no problem with this silk balaclava - it fits just fine. I wish the polyester/rayon one that I have was as easy to get on and as comfortable. I like it, and I recommend it!

WOW! So thin it doesn't affect the fit of your helmet, but the silk cuts the intrusion of cold air around your face & head. Not sure if this is designed for sustained below freezing rides, but anything less than a couple hours it can't be beat. Folds up about like your handkerchief when you finish the ride. I ALWAYS have one available within arms reach on my GS.