Sun protection balaclava

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SandyToes
SandyToes
NSW
11 posts
NSW, 11 posts
10 Jan 2014 6:10pm
Spandex gymp masks aside, Does anybody use /know of a commercial product that offers full face and neck sun protection for summer use?

I.e. like a balaclava made of rashie material.
Ideally with only mouth and eye holes (nose covered).

I've seen them used by kites in Philippines but can't seem to be able to buy one anywhere here (In Perth or online).

That would beat covering our mugs with (carcinogenic?) sunscreen all the time.

(Winter surfing wetsuit-style hoods etc would be too hot for summer kiting use).

Cheers for any help/idea's.

Glug
Glug
WA
106 posts
WA, 106 posts
10 Jan 2014 3:36pm
They would be a great??? but jeez you'd look scary
Jonopark
Jonopark
WA
400 posts
WA, 400 posts
10 Jan 2014 6:08pm
Ask in the windsurfing site, I have seen a few (especially in lancelin) run bags over there head.
Others use full face Gath helmets. I use zinc.
fellodawind
fellodawind
65 posts
65 posts
11 Jan 2014 6:59am
found this on a NZ site which will ship to OZ

designed for snowboarding but looks like it works in the water as well (dont come looking for me if im wrong tho)

www.hyperride.co.nz/products/category/1026/face-masks-airhole
WindmanV
WindmanV
VIC
826 posts
VIC, 826 posts
11 Jan 2014 10:15am
Hello, Sandy,

You could try getting a child???s top in SPF50 material and making a mask to suit. I use a Legionaire???s hat, with long neck flap, sitting under a white Gath helmet.

www.cancercouncilshop.org.au/shop_hats/shop_hats_adults1/cottonleghat

Sorry, no scientific evidence of carcinogenic material in branded sunscreens and some of the best are available from the Anti Cancer Council :

www.cancervic.org.au/store/summer05_sunscreen1

Having had melanomas cut out and having to get my skin checked every 12 months, I know of which I speak.

kiter77
kiter77
VIC
273 posts
VIC, 273 posts
11 Jan 2014 10:27am
You can make up a lycra tube sewn half way up , this will cover the neck area and put the remainder under your hat . Zinc appears to be the only sunscreen that really sees the distance after a days kiting
BennyB12
BennyB12
QLD
918 posts
QLD, 918 posts
11 Jan 2014 12:38pm
You could just stay inside and play kitesurfing on playstation....
doycle
doycle
NSW
89 posts
NSW, 89 posts
11 Jan 2014 9:55pm
Mate what your after is a face-kini...there all the rage in China supposedly.

You can buy one here in a variety of stylish colors and pattens: www.buyfacekinionline.com
Freddofrog
Freddofrog
WA
522 posts
WA, 522 posts
12 Jan 2014 12:43am
Google Buff head wear. Essentially a high tech fabric tube you can wear in all sorts of ways, including a Balaclava. I have a real one plus a $3 imatation, both off flea bay.

On real hot days mtb, I drench both, put one on my head and one around my neck. Very effective.
Freddofrog
Freddofrog
WA
522 posts
WA, 522 posts
12 Jan 2014 9:35am
Buff configurations

www.planetbuff.com/how-to-wear.html



ajs18s
ajs18s
QLD
60 posts
QLD, 60 posts
12 Jan 2014 11:47am
This looks hideous, but would work very well and even hooks onto your sunglasses.

http://www.coolibar.com/product/Face-Sun-Shield/155708.uts?green=0B0B9332-590C-53B5-B167-37EB6606B558&CA_6C15C=120015460000015741



BennyB12
BennyB12
QLD
918 posts
QLD, 918 posts
12 Jan 2014 11:47am
Facekini is a joke right?? Perhaps you could buy a facekini, tie up bucket hat, nappy harness and retractable board leash package??
Don't forget your wind meter so you can make sure the sailing conditions are just right...
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
RosieKB
RosieKB
VIC
240 posts
VIC, 240 posts
12 Jan 2014 12:59pm
www.buyfacekinionline.com

Awesome, I can wear the facekini and my shorts over my wetsuit!


Dl33ta
Dl33ta
TAS
463 posts
TAS, 463 posts
13 Jan 2014 12:24am
Who would have thought such a male dominated sport would be so full of fashionistas?
oldjenkins
oldjenkins
WA
77 posts
WA, 77 posts
13 Jan 2014 9:47pm
The pearl divers in the Box jelly waters all use a stinger mask that covers everything and is fuctionally the balaclava you are looking for.

try a dive shop like workline dive and tackle that serves the pearl industry or you might get one from a dive shop (probably more likely for the tropics).
When I used to dive I had a purple one that let me channel my inner Phantom.....

harry potter
harry potter
VIC
2777 posts
VIC, 2777 posts
14 Jan 2014 11:32am
Soooo many options






TurtleHunter
TurtleHunter
WA
1675 posts
WA, 1675 posts
14 Jan 2014 9:55am
oldjenkins said..

The pearl divers in the Box jelly waters all use a stinger mask that covers everything and is fuctionally the balaclava you are looking for.

try a dive shop like workline dive and tackle that serves the pearl industry or you might get one from a dive shop (probably more likely for the tropics).
When I used to dive I had a purple one that let me channel my inner Phantom.....



is there still a pearl industry I thought it was just a small monopoly now The stinger mask would be perfect though
THE DONG
THE DONG
VIC
518 posts
VIC, 518 posts
14 Jan 2014 1:38pm
smash on the bronze zinc... hides your wrinkles as well
jimmijaz
jimmijaz
WA
97 posts
WA, 97 posts
14 Jan 2014 10:57am
best reply goes to harry potter you are too funny good one;)
alverstone
alverstone
WA
533 posts
WA, 533 posts
14 Jan 2014 11:32am
Go to a dive shop and ask for a 'Lava' covering for a head. It's a 1mm-thick, woolly on the inside thing that divers wear under their neoprene helmets. Only problem is it blocks your hearing a bit - can be a bit iffy if kites/boats coming up from behind you, ect. But great for winter as you can jam a proper wool beanie inside.
Otherwise, just get a bucket hat, a THIN beanie and a scrunchy scarf for the back of your neck/under your chin (both from Katmandu), some good kite shades and some decent zinc cream that sticks like do-do on a blanket.
alverstone
alverstone
WA
533 posts
WA, 533 posts
14 Jan 2014 11:36am
ajs18s said..
This looks hideous, but would work very well and even hooks onto your sunglasses.' />


You fall in, water gets inside, but how does it get out? You then spend the rest of the session breathing in a fine mist that includes whatever bacteria lurk in your spot. Not to mention making it harder to breathe ...
Dl33ta
Dl33ta
TAS
463 posts
TAS, 463 posts
15 Jan 2014 10:47am
alverstone said..

ajs18s said..
This looks hideous, but would work very well and even hooks onto your sunglasses.http://www.coolibar.com/product/Face-Sun-Shield/155708.uts?green=0B0B9332-590C-53B5-B167-37EB6606B558&CA_6C15C=120015460000015741<;a href=> http://www.coolibar.com/product/Face-Sun-Shield/155708.uts?green=0B0B9332-590C-53B5-B167-37EB6606B558&CA_6C15C=120015460000015741<;a href= ' class='forumPostTextImage' />


You fall in, water gets inside, but how does it get out? You then spend the rest of the session breathing in a fine mist that includes whatever bacteria lurk in your spot. Not to mention making it harder to breathe ...


Kitesurfing guantanamo bay style

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ajs18s
ajs18s
QLD
60 posts
QLD, 60 posts
15 Jan 2014 2:23pm




Or one could even try this maybe...
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