Neoprene Face Mask

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i was thinking about buying a Neoprene Face Mask to use this year but are they comfortable do they keep the cold out well or will i sweet to death if any one uses them please let me know what your thoughts are.
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Never used those styles, I use one like you find at a ski area, half/ quarter mask. Keeps wind off my chin, warm. Never leave without it.
 
I have one of those skull masks pictured above.When i was in Daytona for bike week we rode with no helmets so it got kinda cold at night.It definetly keeps you warm but they are not the easiest to breathe through and i found myself adjusting it a lot because it slips down.It also gets wet if you breathe out of your mouth from condinsation.
 
I bought the Yamaha one last year, I'll always keep in in the back of the sled. I rode in -40°F with it last year; it saved my butt, er, um, I mean face!

(It was also comfortable to wear.)
 
I havent tried one ridin my sled before but I have used one of those half masks snowboarding for about the last 4 years. Its pretty awesome when it comes to keeping your face warm. As mentioned before though, if you breathe heavily out of your mouth for a while it gets kinda moist. Its ok when its still on your face, but if you take it off and let it get cold, its a bit nippy to when you put it back on.
 
blueblooded said:
I have one of those skull masks pictured above.When i was in Daytona for bike week we rode with no helmets so it got kinda cold at night.It definetly keeps you warm but they are not the easiest to breathe through and i found myself adjusting it a lot because it slips down.It also gets wet if you breathe out of your mouth from condinsation.
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FWIW, you have to wear a helmet on a bike in FL. It is a great law, and I think every state should mandate it.

As far as the use of the neoprene masks, I use one, but I also only wear a MX style helmet. I do get a lot of condensation around the mouth when exhale from my mouth or talk. If using a MX helmet, I would recommend using goggles that have available nose gurads and neoprene partial face masks thata ttach to the goggles so you don't get frostbite on your cheeks. These neoprene masks can easily fall down, and expose skin.
 
horkn said:
FWIW, you have to wear a helmet on a bike in FL. It is a great law, and I think every state should mandate it.

As far as the use of the neoprene masks, I use one, but I also only wear a MX style helmet. I do get a lot of condensation around the mouth when exhale from my mouth or talk. If using a MX helmet, I would recommend using goggles that have available nose gurads and neoprene partial face masks thata ttach to the goggles so you don't get frostbite on your cheeks. These neoprene masks can easily fall down, and expose skin.
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I dont know what fwiw means but unless they changed the laws recently we all rode with no helmets,so did 90% of the people i seen in Daytona.
 
Florida's Helmet Law - Recent History
July 2000

As of 12:01 AM on July 01, 2000, Florida became the 30th state to allow motorcyclists to ride without a helmet. However, the amendment to HB1911 is far from a repeal of the helmet law but rather a modification of s.316.211. HB1911 was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on June 16, 2000.

316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.-- Effective July 1, 2000

(1) A person may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless the person is properly wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head which complies with Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218 promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall adopt this standard by agency rule.

(2) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department.

(3) (a) This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or to any person 16 years of age or older who is operating or riding upon a motorcycle powered by a motor with a displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less or is rated not in excess of 2 brake horsepower and which is not capable of propelling such motorcycle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
 
blueblooded said:
Florida's Helmet Law - Recent History
July 2000

As of 12:01 AM on July 01, 2000, Florida became the 30th state to allow motorcyclists to ride without a helmet. However, the amendment to HB1911 is far from a repeal of the helmet law but rather a modification of s.316.211. HB1911 was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on June 16, 2000.

316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.-- Effective July 1, 2000

(1) A person may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless the person is properly wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head which complies with Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218 promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall adopt this standard by agency rule.

(2) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department.

(3) (a) This section does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or to any person 16 years of age or older who is operating or riding upon a motorcycle powered by a motor with a displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less or is rated not in excess of 2 brake horsepower and which is not capable of propelling such motorcycle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
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Ahh...

I see. So if someone were to get pulled over, and found that they did not have a special policy for 10k or more then they would probably be in big legal troubles. I also supose not wearing a helmet in Florida is almost an invite to get pulled over for any infraction. I have not ridden in Florida, but I have been on both coasts on my bike.
 
blueblooded said:
I dont know what fwiw means but unless they changed the laws recently we all rode with no helmets,so did 90% of the people i seen in Daytona.
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fwiw, is for what it's worth.

I am sure not everyone had insurance, or adequate insurance. Heck I bet a lot of people did not even have motorcycle licenses.
 
well after all that i herd from u guys i bought a http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__ZAN-NEOPRENE-GLOW-SKULL-FACE-HALF-MASK-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ120345288439QQadiZ2863QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item120345288439&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 ill try it out heck its 8.95 if i dont like it ill just sell it back off on ebay lol
 
I use a NO FOG and like it. I think Yamaha sells it with their name on it too.
If you get hot - take it off!!!
 
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