Klim balaclava

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

I'm considering buying a Klim balaclava to get me through the winter months.
I see they do 2 different sorts.
Any benefits to buying the more expensive one over the cheaper* version.

*Cheaper of course being a relative term.

 

[Paul Rochdale]

It seems that Klim is an American company and the cost of postage really bumps the price up. I have temprarily mislaid my balaclava but if I can't find it (them) I'll try to find a UK distributor. There was a stall selling Klim stuff at this year's HUBB meeting.

Here's a link to a list of UK dealers -

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?h...-2.8125&spn=9.317421,15.402832&z=6&dg=feature

 

[paul08]

Adventure Bike Warehouse in Manchester/Salford at the KTM Centre in Hemel Hempstead (I think) are Klim dealers. The Klim website may reveal others

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Thanx chaps.
I'm not having a problem sourcing them, just determining whether the more expensive one is worth the extra cash.

 

[Paul Rochdale]

I've been looking up the prices of Klim balaclavas and whatever variety you choose, they are bloody expensive. I've ordered a £2.99 alternative off eBay which will suit me I guess, especially as the older I get, the more a fair weather rider I've become.

 

[Sonic3d]

Hello just joined this forum, I bought the Klim Covert Balaclava (the dear one) about a week ago and must say it does work very well and is very comfortable.

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Nice one - thank you. Did you try the other one 1st?

 

[Sonic3d]

No, I wanted as much protection as possible and thought this was the best option

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Fairley do's. Sounds like a plan then. Thanx again.

Very jealous of your location BTW, love Ross on Wye.

 

[Sonic3d]

Thanks

 

[FAT MATT]

How about Halvarssons?

I have the halvarssons one. It has a silk hood, neoprene mouth cover and fleece neck. It's very good and due to a crap old visor I've been riding with the visor popped and it works a treat.

http://www.motolegends.com/base-layers/balaclavas-and-neck/halvarssons-maxi-face-mask.html

Matt

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Nice one - thanx. I'll give it a look.

 

[Pukmeister]

I bought a BMW branded "Silk" (it's not, it's synthetic) balaclava for about a tenner months ago.

It was 6 degrees yesterday so I decided to wear it and was amazed at how comfortable and warming it was.

Expensive isn't always best.

 

[ssray]

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquafleece-neck-gaiter.html any good?

 

[Gossy]

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquafleece-neck-gaiter.html any good?

Ive got one of these, one side is waterproof so can be front facing and it goes over your jacket collar - kept rain, sleet, snow out in Norway, OK as a beanie hat but will be too thick under a helmet, OK to stretch over your head as soon as you take your helmet off so keeps hair dry.

At 3/5C and a Neotec I was toasty!

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

Triffic. Thanx chaps.

 

[ssray]

Tanks gossy, santa may or of course may not be bringing me one of these