Manufacturer | Tough Headwear |
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Brand | Tough Headwear |
Model | Balaclava - Black |
Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 15.7 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | Balaclava - Black |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_Balaclava - Black |
Special Features | Lightweight |
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Tough Headwear Balaclava Ski Mask - Winter Face Mask for Men & Women - Cold Weather Gear for Skiing, Snowboarding & Motorcycle Riding (Black)
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One Size | One Size |
- WINTER READY: Winter has nothing on our Strike balaclava. Ready to brave all the elements from snow and sleet to wind, dust, cold, and UV, our ski mask for women and men isn’t letting in any unwanted intruders. So whether you blaze down the slopes like Shaun White, shovel snow or ATV in the desert like Mad Max, our winter balaclava has got you covered.
- LIGHTWEIGHT COMFORT: You’ll be surprised by how warm this lightweight, breathable, and extra-stretchy balaclava head mask is. Designed from an 89% Polyester and 11% Spandex, our winter face mask for men and women wicks away moisture while retaining heat. You’ll stay comfortable and dry in our full face mask all day!
- CONVERTIBLE FACE MASK: Wear the Strike balaclava as a full face mask for ultimate protection from the elements. Wear it as a helmet liner, ninja hood, half ski mask, snowboard mask, neck warmer, or pull it up to wear it as a face mask while you take public transportation and go grocery shopping.
- NO FOGGING WAY: To prevent stuffiness, the Strike balaclava face mask features ski ready mesh breathing panels that increase airflow while minimizing condensation on your goggles or glasses. So if you’re looking for a snow mask or ski face mask that is going to keep you warm and provide great goggle visibility then look no further!
- SUPERSTRETCH OSFM COMFORT: Fit and comfort is key, especially when you’re in harsh environments. Our One Size Fits Most snowboard mask is made with 4 way stretch fabric to give a snug and comfortable ‘wear all day’ fit. Warning - you might not want to take this head mask off!
- PERFECT FOR MOTORCYCLING: The Strike balaclava is a perfect motorcycle face mask in fall and winter. The low profile design with flatlock stitching provides great under helmet comfort. The shell outer fabric blocks wind chill, rain and sleet whilst the breathable mesh paneling prevents helmet fog. And when you stop for a coffee, the hinge design means you can easily pull the mask down whilst retaining the warmth!
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As a student in California, in 2011, Tough’s founder, James, struggled to afford gear to surf and explore. Fed up with expensive products, James knew there was a better way. He discovered that he could provide customers with quality gear at half the cost by cutting out retail middlemen, advertising, and pro sponsorships.
Today, Tough Headwear helps make the outdoors accessible to all by giving you the gear you need, while staying affordable.
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How we got our start?
We trace our beginnings back to California where a small community of adventurers gathered together, believing that life is one short, daring adventure.
What makes our product unique?
From headwear to hiking gear, we bring you sturdy yet affordable products that will let you step comfortably into any adventure, anytime.
Why we love what we do?
Our top priority is to be your constant companion in living your curious life. By adapting to your outdoor lifestyle, we aspire to build versatile gear that will last you a lifetime of exploration.
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Product Description
Tough Headwear Strike Balaclava
Winter has nothing on our Strike Balaclava. Ready to brave all the elements from snow and sleet to wind, dust, cold, and UV, our ski mask isn’t letting in any unwanted intruders. So whether you blaze down the slopes like Shaun White, shovel snow or ATV in the desert like Mad Max, our balaclava’s got you covered.
Strike Balaclava is made of stretchy, breathable fabric that protects your face while wicking away moisture. It also feature mesh breathing panels to increase airflow while minimizing condensation on your goggles. It gives you ultimate protection from elements such as cold, wind, dust and sun's UV rays. People use our balaclavas for skiing, snowboarding, riding, ATVing, hunting, construction, warehouse work and shoveling snow. It's versatile that you can wear it on its own or under a helmet.
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Lightweight, breathable, and extra-stretchy balaclava. Designed from a 89% Polyester and 11% Spandex blend that wicks away moisture while retaining heat, you’ll stay comfortable and dry all day. |
Wear the Strike Balaclava as a full face mask for ultimate protection from the elements, a helmet liner, ninja hood, half ski mask, neck warmer, or pull it up to wear it as a face mask. |
To prevent stuffiness, the Strike Balaclava features ski ready mesh breathing panels that increase airflow while minimizing condensation on your goggles or glasses. |
Fit and comfort is key, especially when you’re in harsh environments. Our balaclava is made with 4 way stretch fabric to give a snug and comfortable ‘wear all day’ fit. |
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With the Strike Balaclava you’re protected from from whatever winter throws at you. Combining a wind resistant shell, full coverage hinge design and snug fleece lining, you can blaze down the slopes, shovel snow or ATV in the desert. |
Our 4 way stretch fabric gives a snug, ‘wear all day’ fit whilst the breathable, moisture wicking fabric keeps you dry and means no more goggle fog. The fleece lining isn’t just super soft, it’ll keep you warm in cold conditions. |
The Strike Balaclava is ready for any winter mission. Wear It on its own or under a helmet. Wear it as a full face mask, open balaclava, half ski mask or neck gaiter. The Strike Balaclava can handle pretty much anything. |
Tough Headwear Winter Gear Recommendations
Tundra Balaclava | Air Mask Balaclava | Black Balaclava | Grey Balaclava | Grey Camo Balaclava | Green Camo Balaclava | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Series | Thermal Winter Gear | Performance winter gear | Performance winter gear | Performance winter gear | Performance winter gear | Performance winter gear |
Designed for | Protection against Extreme Cold | Skiing, Snowboarding, Motorcycle Riding, & Winter sports, Perfect under Helmets | Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Running, Winter sports, Perfect under Helmets | Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Running, Winter sports, Perfect under Helmets | Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Running, Winter sports, Hunting, Perfect under Helmets | Skiing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Running, Winter sports, Hunting, Perfect under Helmets |
Features | Heavyweight Polar Fleece & Spandex Construction, Breatheable Face Mask | Stretchy Breathable, Thick, Heavyweight Fleece, Rubber Mask with Inner Mesh Ventilation | Windproof costruction , Thermal fleece lining, Breathable panels, Flatlock stitching | Windproof costruction , Thermal fleece lining, Breathable panels, Flatlock stitching | Windproof costruction , Thermal fleece lining, Breathable panels, Flatlock stitching | Windproof costruction , Thermal fleece lining, Breathable panels, Flatlock stitching |
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ASIN | B019F18TX4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #56 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #1 in Powersports Balaclavas #2 in Women's Balaclavas |
Date First Available | December 16, 2015 |
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Customers like the versatility, comfort, windproofness, warmth, and breathability of the hat. For example, they mention it's practical for moderate activity, excellent for snowboarding, and keeps their head warm. They appreciate the breathable portion in front of the mouth and nose, which allows air to hit their face and they can still breathe through it easily.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hat. They mention that it is a good product, it holds its integrity, and is able to keep their head and face warm. Some say that the material is durable and didn't lose its shape as they put their helmet on. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Oh yes, they are well made and I expect them to wear very well." Read more
"...dryer numerous times and the washer several times, and these have held up well...." Read more
"...The warm material actually feels tougher than the Nike balaclava material...." Read more
"...perfectly under my helmet, the material is very nice, it’s durable, didn’t lose its shape as I put my helmet on or during rides, kept my face, neck..." Read more
Customers like the warmth of the hat. They mention that it keeps them nice and warm, the breathable material provides good temperature protection, and it's thick enough to keep them warm without being too heavy. Some say that it'll keep their face from freezing during the cold months.
"...ways of wearing it and much more comfortable as well as keeping my face warm...." Read more
"...if it were it wouldn't fit under a helmet well, and it's thick enough to keep us warm!..." Read more
"...down to align the pores/holes to your nose. ⁃ It keeps the noggin warm just as well as the Nike hyperwarm balaclava does...." Read more
"...its shape as I put my helmet on or during rides, kept my face, neck and head warm and I never felt a draft...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the hat. For example, they mention it's comfortable, has a light soft feeling, and can be comfortably worn in multiple configurations. Some say it'll keep their head warm and tightens up their helmet. Overall, most are satisfied with the comfort and versatility of the product.
"...pair which not only had better visibility, breathability, multiple ways of wearing it and much more comfortable as well as keeping my face warm...." Read more
"...the fact that I was out riding in 30°F weather for hours and felt perfectly comfortable. Without this balaclava I would freeze!..." Read more
"...Fits me well, easy to breathe, comfortable, and kept me super warm while snowboarding definitely recommend this product" Read more
"Good wear, easy to breathe through!You can bike for miles with any amount of weight on you all while keeping your breath in the winter...." Read more
Customers like the breathability of the hat. They mention that it has a breathable portion in front of the mouth and nose, which allows for easy breathing and steam release. The hat also has breathable spots over the mouth that make breathing easier while walking. However, some customers feel the materials could be more breathable and the breathing panel could be larger.
"...I discovered this pair which not only had better visibility, breathability, multiple ways of wearing it and much more comfortable as well as keeping..." Read more
"...Fits me well, easy to breathe, comfortable, and kept me super warm while snowboarding definitely recommend this product" Read more
"Good wear, easy to breathe through!You can bike for miles with any amount of weight on you all while keeping your breath in the winter...." Read more
"Material not as thick as I wanted but does have small holes for fresh air, but too much and it's cold. I wish the neck was longer." Read more
Customers like the windproofness of the hat. For example, they mention it keeps the wind off their face, and doesn't fog up their goggles. Some say it's good against light wind, and blocks the wind. That said, most are happy with the protection it provides.
"...With a good pair of goggles, I am now fully protected from harsh wind, snow and ice while outside...." Read more
"...didn’t lose its shape as I put my helmet on or during rides, kept my face, neck and head warm and I never felt a draft...." Read more
"...Helmet fit well and offered good protection from the wind and snow. Felt like a ski ninja!🥷..." Read more
"...It gets really cold where I live and this helps keep the wind off my face." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the hat. For example, they mention it's practical and warm, works great for snowboarding and snowmobiling, and is adequate for vigorous activity. That said, some say it'll be perfect for spending a lot of time outdoors and running outside.
"...These are perfect for my needs and I expect you will feel the same. Oh yes, they are well made and I expect them to wear very well." Read more
"This worked great for snowboarder and snowmobiling." Read more
"Perfect for motorcycle riding during the colder months." Read more
"My husband used for a cold weather football game. Warm and easy to move the area around the mouth as needed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the hat. Some mention that it fits well, while others say that it's too small to be comfortable. The bottom is contoured and has enough length to comfortably tuck into a jacket. However, some customers say that the sizing runs small.
"...Fit perfectly under my helmet, the material is very nice, it’s durable, didn’t lose its shape as I put my helmet on or during rides, kept my face,..." Read more
"I ski 40+ days a year. This is a great single piece Balaclava that fits well, tucks into your fleece and gets the job done!" Read more
"...They were heavy, constrictive and overall, they were not as comfortable as I wanted...." Read more
"...Fits me well, easy to breathe, comfortable, and kept me super warm while snowboarding definitely recommend this product" Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the hat. Some mention that it's thin but not too thin, and the top is extra thick to hold in the heat. Others say that the package is small and seems thin, but they work and aren't bulky. The fleece lining is very thin, while the material over the nose is thicker than the material of the Nike.
"...It's not terribly thick, but if it were it wouldn't fit under a helmet well, and it's thick enough to keep us warm!..." Read more
"It nice thick and well made. The only isuses is I wish it came in different sizes...The one size is a little 2 big" Read more
"...as intended and you breath through the nose, the material over the nose is thicker than the material of the Nike, so it is harder to breath through...." Read more
"The fleece lining is VERY thin (you can see through it if you hold it up to the light)...." Read more
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Advantages.
⁃ The toughgear is slightly longer at the neck and neck base/shoulder base area than its Nike counterpart. Also, the Nike balaclava tends to bunch upwards once you start exercising, which may leave your base of the neck cold if you don't have a long-necked top. The toughgear bunches up less and sometimes, not at all.
⁃ The toughgear seems to have more reflective signs. Nike has only one reflective swoosh at the front.
⁃ If you are primarily a mouth breather and you don't hydrate or eat during your aerobic activity, then the toughgear is for you as it has small breathing pores/holes at the front where your mouth is located. You can pull the balaclava down to align the pores/holes to your nose.
⁃ It keeps the noggin warm just as well as the Nike hyperwarm balaclava does. The warm material actually feels tougher than the Nike balaclava material.
⁃ Cleans easily. I wash mine in the washing machine and dry it by air dry (no heat) in the dryer or hang it inside the house to air dry. This will make it last longer and retain its elasticity.
Disadvantages
⁃ The toughgear has a 'permanent' posture to it. Unlike the Nike balaclava which can be worn in 3 different ways, this toughgear has only 1 way to be worn. (I may be wrong.) Slid over the head and straightened out to cover the whole head up-to the nose, only leaving out the eyes.
⁃ Therefore, looking at the 'disadvantage' above, if you hydrate/take fluids or eat gels/energy bars while exercising, you have to pull the balaclava away from your nose and mouth to do this. If you look at the way it's made, the cloth close to the mouth and nose is a tad loose to allow for this but this looseness causes air to come in especially whilst cycling. In the beginning, especially when you are used to lowering part of the Nike balaclava to do this, it is harder and annoying. However, you get used to basically lowering the part of the balaclava covering your nose and mouth to drink/eat.
⁃ If you use your nose a lot to breath, then you have to pull part of the toughgear balaclava upwards so that the pores/holes at the front match with the nose. I found that hard to do.
⁃ If you wear the balaclava as intended and you breath through the nose, the material over the nose is thicker than the material of the Nike, so it is harder to breath through. The solution is to pull part of the balaclava upwards as stated above or just remove the part covering the nose and mouth. On a cold day below 20F, this may be uncomfortable and cold.
⁃ It doesn't 'hug' the noggin as much as the Nike does. I wear a size 7 1/8 hat and the Nike balaclava fits me perfectly. When running, this is not an issue as such but while cycling, some little cold air does pass through the toughgear. The solution is to pull the balaclava closer to the head contours which improves the situation but not quite 100%. Also, you can wear a beanie on top of the balaclava.
⁃ Just like all balaclavas everywhere, including the Nike, it doesn't eliminate the issue of a few icicles forming after your long cold run, especially close to your nose. That's just how balaclavas are.
Due to the disadvantages, I'll knock off a star of an otherwise good product.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
Advantages.
⁃ The toughgear is slightly longer at the neck and neck base/shoulder base area than its Nike counterpart. Also, the Nike balaclava tends to bunch upwards once you start exercising, which may leave your base of the neck cold if you don't have a long-necked top. The toughgear bunches up less and sometimes, not at all.
⁃ The toughgear seems to have more reflective signs. Nike has only one reflective swoosh at the front.
⁃ If you are primarily a mouth breather and you don't hydrate or eat during your aerobic activity, then the toughgear is for you as it has small breathing pores/holes at the front where your mouth is located. You can pull the balaclava down to align the pores/holes to your nose.
⁃ It keeps the noggin warm just as well as the Nike hyperwarm balaclava does. The warm material actually feels tougher than the Nike balaclava material.
⁃ Cleans easily. I wash mine in the washing machine and dry it by air dry (no heat) in the dryer or hang it inside the house to air dry. This will make it last longer and retain its elasticity.
Disadvantages
⁃ The toughgear has a 'permanent' posture to it. Unlike the Nike balaclava which can be worn in 3 different ways, this toughgear has only 1 way to be worn. (I may be wrong.) Slid over the head and straightened out to cover the whole head up-to the nose, only leaving out the eyes.
⁃ Therefore, looking at the 'disadvantage' above, if you hydrate/take fluids or eat gels/energy bars while exercising, you have to pull the balaclava away from your nose and mouth to do this. If you look at the way it's made, the cloth close to the mouth and nose is a tad loose to allow for this but this looseness causes air to come in especially whilst cycling. In the beginning, especially when you are used to lowering part of the Nike balaclava to do this, it is harder and annoying. However, you get used to basically lowering the part of the balaclava covering your nose and mouth to drink/eat.
⁃ If you use your nose a lot to breath, then you have to pull part of the toughgear balaclava upwards so that the pores/holes at the front match with the nose. I found that hard to do.
⁃ If you wear the balaclava as intended and you breath through the nose, the material over the nose is thicker than the material of the Nike, so it is harder to breath through. The solution is to pull part of the balaclava upwards as stated above or just remove the part covering the nose and mouth. On a cold day below 20F, this may be uncomfortable and cold.
⁃ It doesn't 'hug' the noggin as much as the Nike does. I wear a size 7 1/8 hat and the Nike balaclava fits me perfectly. When running, this is not an issue as such but while cycling, some little cold air does pass through the toughgear. The solution is to pull the balaclava closer to the head contours which improves the situation but not quite 100%. Also, you can wear a beanie on top of the balaclava.
⁃ Just like all balaclavas everywhere, including the Nike, it doesn't eliminate the issue of a few icicles forming after your long cold run, especially close to your nose. That's just how balaclavas are.
Due to the disadvantages, I'll knock off a star of an otherwise good product.
I used this every single ride last winter in freezing temps (Western, NY) and it worked great. Fit perfectly under my helmet, the material is very nice, it’s durable, didn’t lose its shape as I put my helmet on or during rides, kept my face, neck and head warm and I never felt a draft. It was pretty amazing… the fact that I was out riding in 30°F weather for hours and felt perfectly comfortable. Without this balaclava I would freeze!
Can’t wait to ride with this again. Something about having the right gear and riding comfortably while most people retire their bikes for the winter is pretty cool. Goretex, Thinsulate, merino wool, some good cold weather riding pants and jacket, maybe some heated gloves and you’re good to go!
I can imagine this mask would work just as good for snowmobiling, skiing and any other snow sports, hiking, working outside, under a hard hat… fine product, 5 ⭐️
Update: I've now used this several times and I love it. It provides warmth and protection from the wind without being sweaty hot. You can cover as much lot as little of your face as you want. There are special flaps inside that provide extra protection for the ears. I'd buy this again. Good product.