Seirus Innovation Ultra Clava
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Apparel Details
Brand: Seirus InnovationModel: 8040
Color: Black
Product features:
- Weatherproof Clava with 3-N-1 wear design: neck gaiter only; face shield/neck gaiter; or full hood
- Made from WeatherShield Tri-Laminate fabric
- Lycra outer, fleece inner, and breathable, windproof/waterproof membrane in between
- Fits with goggles
- Built for warmth and protection in the coldest, wettest conditions
Apparel reviews of Seirus Innovation Ultra Clava
Customer Review: Great for winter activities
Rating: 5 Stars
I already owned the Seirus Innovation Balaclava (which I have reviewed on Amazon), which is all fleece and great for running, but wanted something that was waterproof and windproof for activities like snowshoeing and skiing. This product is excellent.
The interior is a warm, comfortable fleece that will not irritate your skin. The exterior is a waterproof, windproof shell that has an opening for your nose and vent holes for your mouth. If you wear a pair of ski goggles, no skin will be exposed on your face in frostbite conditions.
Also, except in the most extreme conditions (sub-zero temperatures) you will not need a hood or hat to stay warm (unlike the less expensive Innovation Balaclava, where I usually wear a light hood on top once the temperature goes below 20 F).
I have also gone running with this, though for running I prefer a balaclava without the nose vent and vent holes for the mouth. The reason is that my breathing is heavier when I run, and I suck in more air than in other winter activities. I like that air to be warm when it enters my lungs (less drain on my energy), and therefore do not like vent holes. However, that is a personal preference.
Although my ski hat size is a medium, I ordered the large/extra large size of this product, which tends to run small (I learned this from ordering the other Seirus balaclava), and that size fits me perfectly. Unless you have a really small head, don't order anything smaller.
Bottom line: This is a great ski mask (and I have tried lots over the years). It is comfortable to wear and will keep you warm.
Update December 28, 2010: We had a blizzard in New Jersey the day after Christmas. Even after the snow ended, the wind kept howling at 25-30 mph. I used this mask to keep my face warm not only when I cleared my driveway of snow, but also when I went snowshoeing afterwards. Despite wind and snow whipping me in the face, and a real feel of 9 degrees, I was very comfortable when wearing this mask plus a pair of ski goggles. I also appreciated the nose vent and vent holes that kept my goggles from fogging up, but even with the wind didn't let in any appreciable amount of cold air that I noticed. I really like this mask for outdoor winter activities even in extreme conditions. I did, however, wear my ski jacket hood to also protect against the wind, though obviously the hood did not protect my face, which this mask did a great job of doing. I really like it.
Description of Seirus Innovation Ultra Clava
Stay warm in the coldest, wettest weather--pull on this versatile balaclava that you can wear three ways.The Ultra Clava from Seirus Innovations is engineered to keep you warm and protected in the coldest, wettest weather. The versatile balaclava offers a 3-N-1 design that allows you to wear it in three ways: as neck gaiter only; as a face shield/neck gaiter; or as a full hood. The WeatherShield Tri-Laminate fabric features an interior of warm fleece with a tough lycra exterior that repels weather while remaining flexible. A breathable, windproof/waterproof membrane in between the layers ensures that you remain warm and dry. The Clava is cut to fit with goggles.
Size Specifications: To determine size, measure circumference of head just below your nose.
- Size S/M fits 20 to 24 inches
- Size L/XL fits 22 to 26 inches
Men
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