Christy
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Masks for skiing
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Link please!
sibhusky
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
My Turtle Fur balaclava is the thick fleece one, a double layer, mostly because it WASN'T tight against my face. Which makes it less than ideal for this purpose. I've always had it standing more like a shield not a warmer. I could shove it in my helmet to be tight, but then the helmet would be exerting pressure on my jaw. I've already had to move padding around to stop that because it was causing TMJ issues. So I thought a filter pocket would remove the ear strap issue while giving you the option to move it into place as needed.
Jenny
Angel Diva
I haven’t purchased yet, but tried one on when my aunt was here this past weekend. She got it from here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/805565438/reusable-face-maskwashable-face?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 They have more than just these, too, but they’re all fairly floral.
I've been looking further - hers didn’t have a nosepiece, but I think some other places that sell them do. Googling 3D masks, or origami masks seems to turn up this particular design.
The one I got from Beau Ties is this same shape, but only the chin section is a separate piece of material and I think having the nose piece like in these might help a lot.
marzNC
Angel Diva
I discovered that Forbes did an article about face masks for outdoor activities in early August. Learned that Skida came up with a tie version. The author, Larry Olmstead, is a skier. One of the companies, Kitsbow, makes cycling apparel turns out to be in NC not far from my house. Note that these masks are relatively expensive, $20-30 each, but are clearly not the same category in terms of being potential protection as a 2 or 3 layer cloth mask that sells for $5-10.
August 1, Forbes
The Best Face Masks According To Top Outdoor Gear Specialists
https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryo...om-top-outdoor-gear-specialists/#18fd8eda697c
August 1, Forbes
The Best Face Masks According To Top Outdoor Gear Specialists
https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryo...om-top-outdoor-gear-specialists/#18fd8eda697c
gingerjess
Angel Diva
That's a great article! I'm eyeing the Shock Doctor version that has a neck gaiter built in; that's just what I need for combined COVID and UV protection.
Little Lightning
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Here's the mask I'm using. https://www.primalwear.com/collections/masks-maskas
Primalwear is a bicycle clothing company here in Denver. The X-frame is awesome, pulls the fabric away from your face. With the filter insert I've been able to go outside even in the heavy wildfire smoke we've had in the Denver area the last few weeks. It also blocks air pollution/pollen. Size XS-M fits my small face well. I'm hoping Primal comes up with something for winter. Otherwise I'll try to fit it under my wool neck warmers.
Primalwear is a bicycle clothing company here in Denver. The X-frame is awesome, pulls the fabric away from your face. With the filter insert I've been able to go outside even in the heavy wildfire smoke we've had in the Denver area the last few weeks. It also blocks air pollution/pollen. Size XS-M fits my small face well. I'm hoping Primal comes up with something for winter. Otherwise I'll try to fit it under my wool neck warmers.
Interesting non scientific experiment today. I made a trip to Costco. I used a fabric mask that I have 3 of. I love the fit. I've used it for chiro and massage appointments. After about 3/4 hr walking around the store, I'd had enough. I was starting to hyperventilate. I was claustrophobic in it. Got to the car, unloaded my cart and drove off to the mall. Masks are required in the mall. No issues there. All I can think of is there weren't as many people in the whole 2 storey mall as there was at Costco. And there seemed to be better air through out the mall. It'll be awhile before I need to go back to Costco, but I need to deal with this...
And yes, I do have some claustrophobic issues....long plane rides are not a fav....
And yes, I do have some claustrophobic issues....long plane rides are not a fav....
https://north45.ca/collections/expedition/products/black-north45-magnetic-merino-wool-face-mask
I've ordered one of these to try this winter. Let you know.
I've ordered one of these to try this winter. Let you know.
gingerjess
Angel Diva
This looks really interesting! I had a hard time picturing what it'd look like on a person; this page has a how-to video that gives you a good look:
https://north45.ca/pages/howto
fgor
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Masks are now compulsory here for lift lines and on the lifts. The ski field staff can't really police what people do once they're on the lift and up in the air - but we've had a change in policy which requires skiers standing around in lift lines to have any sort of mask (including buffs etc) covering their mouth and nose. Staff managing the lift lines will instruct people to pull their mask up over their nose if they don't have it on properly, and won't let people load the lifts until they have complied. I've found it's easiest just to pull my neck gaiter up over my nose and tuck it into my goggles so it stays put.
I wonder if the policies around what counts as a mask will change given that piece of research indicating that e.g. fleece might be worse than not wearing any sort of face covering at all? I suppose further research is needed! From a quick google I found this which suggests that any covering is still better than no covering, including thin neck gaiters etc. https://medical.mit.edu/covid-19-updates/2020/08/neck-gaiters
I've been wearing merino neck gaiters because I already own a ton of them. I am aware that given how breathable they are, it might not be the the best solution, but they're great otherwise as wind protection and still staying kinda warm once they've got damp from the snow/my breath. I've seen the occasional person at my local ski area wearing "actual" masks, but the vast majority are using neck gaiters and tucking them into their goggles.
I wonder if the policies around what counts as a mask will change given that piece of research indicating that e.g. fleece might be worse than not wearing any sort of face covering at all? I suppose further research is needed! From a quick google I found this which suggests that any covering is still better than no covering, including thin neck gaiters etc. https://medical.mit.edu/covid-19-updates/2020/08/neck-gaiters
I've been wearing merino neck gaiters because I already own a ton of them. I am aware that given how breathable they are, it might not be the the best solution, but they're great otherwise as wind protection and still staying kinda warm once they've got damp from the snow/my breath. I've seen the occasional person at my local ski area wearing "actual" masks, but the vast majority are using neck gaiters and tucking them into their goggles.
marzNC
Angel Diva
We had a discussion about this topic in August that you may have missed. Bottom line is that the research at Duke was never meant to rank types of material, but was a small project to test out an inexpensive procedure that could be used to check how well a material seemed to work.
In this post from the the thread, you can read by Prof. Marr had to say. She uses buffs for her family. Thicker fabric or doubled over thin fabric you can't see through is always going to be better.
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...o-do-the-trick-think-again.24990/#post-414838
sibhusky
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I like the concept. Except I have a full helmet so that buckle is a no go. And, for Covid masking the huge open vent defeats the whole point of filtering your breath. Don't sit on a chair with me.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Agree.
I was thinking watching the video that the functionally it looks more like a "face shield" than a "face mask." While a face shield has uses when used in addition to a face mask of some sort, it does very little to keep particles coming out of the wearer's nose or mouth from ending up in the air near them.
kiki
Angel Diva
How does the small fit?
I wonder how this face mask would be for skiing: https://www.seirus.com/evo-arc-masque
Anyone have any opinions about this?
Anyone have any opinions about this?
