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SandyToes

NSW

11 posts

SandyToes

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

106 posts

Glug

WA, 106 posts

10 Jan 2014 3:36pm

They would be a great??? but jeez you'd look scary

Jonopark

400 posts

Jonopark

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

65 posts

fellodawind

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

VIC

826 posts

WindmanV

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

VIC

273 posts

kiter77

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

QLD

918 posts

BennyB12

QLD, 918 posts

11 Jan 2014 12:38pm

You could just stay inside and play kitesurfing on playstation....

doycle

NSW

89 posts

doycle

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

522 posts

Freddofrog

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

522 posts

Freddofrog

WA, 522 posts

12 Jan 2014 9:35am

Buff configurations

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

ajs18s

QLD

60 posts

ajs18s

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

QLD

918 posts

BennyB12

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

VIC

240 posts

RosieKB

VIC, 240 posts

12 Jan 2014 12:59pm

www.buyfacekinionline.com

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

Dl33ta

TAS

463 posts

Dl33ta

TAS, 463 posts

13 Jan 2014 12:24am

Who would have thought such a male dominated sport would be so full of fashionistas?

oldjenkins

77 posts

oldjenkins

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

VIC

2777 posts

harry potter

VIC, 2777 posts

14 Jan 2014 11:32am

Soooo many options

TurtleHunter

1675 posts

TurtleHunter

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

VIC

518 posts

THE DONG

VIC, 518 posts

14 Jan 2014 1:38pm

smash on the bronze zinc... hides your wrinkles as well

jimmijaz

97 posts

jimmijaz

WA, 97 posts

14 Jan 2014 10:57am

best reply goes to harry potter you are too funny good one;)

alverstone

533 posts

alverstone

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

533 posts

alverstone

WA, 533 posts

14 Jan 2014 11:36am

ajs18s said..
This looks hideous, but would work very well and even hooks onto your sunglasses.

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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

TAS

463 posts

Dl33ta

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=

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ajs18s

QLD

60 posts

ajs18s

QLD, 60 posts

15 Jan 2014 2:23pm

Or one could even try this maybe...

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