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Review on The Ultimate Ski Mask: The Friendly Swede Balaclava Face Mask For Men And Women - Perfect For Standard, Nordic, And Arctic Conditions! by Saumeen Shamoon

Revainrating 5 out of 5

NORDIC VS. SPORTS BALACLAVA

SPORTS BALACLAVA VS. NORDIC BALACLAVA This video shows you what you are getting when you order the the two types of balaclavas offered by the Friendly Swede.Both are great in my opinion!We tried the SPORTS Balaclava and my kids have both used it for skiing in very cold conditions, and for sledding and other outdoor winter activities. When skiing in extremely cold conditions my daughter used this balaclava under a helmet and with a neck warmer. This particular balaclava doesn't provide a lot of warmth on it's own, but definitely scores points for being compact and covering skin that would otherwise be exposed and keeping heat in that would otherwise dissipate. The Sports Balaclava is perfect for having that extra layer when doing anything outdoors.The NORDIC Balaclava is a bit warmer, with a nice fleece underlayer that is not bulky AT ALL. Very soft to the skin and perfect for colder conditions. I think this will be the go to Balaclava for very cold weather, as it not only protects skin from the elements, but with the fleece will add warmth as well. I will be ordering another two pack of these NORDIC Balaclavas as soon as I'm done with this review. Comparable balaclavas at the ski shop are around $20 and up, and here you are getting two for that price.Both Balaclavas will probably fit quite comfortable under nearly anything (Well, I'm not sure how tight a motorcycle helmet is but using ski helmets as an example the both fit great.)I don't think my kids will want to go out in cold weather without a balaclava at this point, they love them so much. I certainly won't!

Pros
  • One size fits most for maximum convenience
Cons
  • May not provide enough insulation