Customer Reviews

Half Face Masks-Half Ear

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I bought this for biking to work, but found it completely unsuitable for this use until I modified it with scissors. The tiny pinholes for the mouth are completely inadequate if you are breathing hard from exercise, as is the small nose hole - I felt as though I was suffocating and had to take it off! To make matters worse, I wear glasses, and my breath, having nowhere else to go, was forced out through the top, fogging and frosting my glasses to the point of blindness.

All these problems were solved after I took a pair of scissors and cut out a large hole for my mouth and a smaller one for my nose. Now I can breath, the fogging is cured, and the mask is suitable for biking, keeping my face warm. I like the fact that the mask attaches easily, with velcro in the back. I recommend fastening the straps high, above the hairline, rather than around the neck, to avoid the mask riding down your face as you bike.

The mask is made of neoprene, which makes it tight and so it fits nicely around the face. Glad it goes over the ears too, great for keeping warm, probably snow sports (I take no part in any) and those midnight jogs that you love so much.

Only real cons are:
Nose section is large, although this could be useful for some, so I suppose it's a good thing.
There's a small label next to the strap at the back which got a little itchy, so I cut it off, problem solved.

Overall, can't really complain about it. It does what it's supposed to, and has few solvable downsides.

P.S. I did put it on upside down at first and wondered why it felt weird, so make sure if you are to buy this product, to check it's the right way up first.

I live in NYC and around this time of year (Dec/Jan/Feb) the weather can get freezing cold. This was the first face mask I ever tried purchasing and I feel it works well. I tend to wear a winter wool cap when I go out, and putting this on too protects everything except my eyes. The tiny holes by the mouth still let the cold air in but only a little, and when I exhale my warm breath takes up the space inside the mask and fogs up my glasses only minimally.

I did not put 5 stars because the only problem I have is with the part that fits over the bridge of the nose. This section of the mask feels a bit rough on the inside brushing the nose and I would recommend taking some small tissue/cushion and placing it inside that area. Otherwise expect some discomfort.

`Shipment was fast and easy, As for the half face mask i thought it was great the first few days I had it. Worked great BUT it broke!
4th day i had the half face mask the side of it riped it self apart, Mind you i was simply walking in from my parking lot to my apartment when i felt the mask get lose once i got in side and took it off i notice the side of it had a big rip in it. Did what i could to fix it(Super glue) Worked for about a day then the mask tore in other spots. The material is cheap as hell and not durable if you attempt to wear the mask even some what tight or snug the material over time tears apart. I hate to give a product a bad review but I am sorry avoid at all cost.

This mask has saved my face in wind and while blowing out the snow on my half mile long driveway. The holes do tend to let strong wind through to make the mouth and ears cold though. For the ears, I end up putting this over my hat (it also fits better this way) and no problems there. The mouth there isn't much to do besides try to tuck your chin down into the collar of your coat. The whole thing fits pretty nicely and is fairly soft, so it feels nice. Definitely recommend this.

I bought this for motorcycle riding in Phoenix, and it is awesome for hot weather. Many buy it for the cold, but I bought it for the hot. It protects against the "open oven" feeling that the bare face gets in Phoenix summers. The air flows through the tiny holes and weaves its way past your sweat glands and cools the face exceptionally well. It also looks like the Road Warrior. It works great with half helmets and skull caps, since the helmet strap doesn't conflict with it very much. Use earplugs or good earbuds for the wind roar, though, since it does basically nothing to reduce it.

I bought this to make my motorcycle ride to work more comfortable. First day today and it worked perfectly. About 38 degrees when I left the house. At freeway speeds (75 - 80 MPH) I stayed warm and comfortable. As I wear a 3/4 helmet, I usually get a lot of loud wind sound. The ear flaps helped muffle that quite a bit and kept my ears warmer. I will need to make a couple minor adjustments to make the mask fit my specific head and face shape. I have a big nose (squished me a little) and I tend to breath heavy (minor goggle fogging). I'll open up the nose hole just a tiny bit and make a couple of the mouth holes a little bigger. It will be excellent.
For those who complain about "perfect fit", you're buying a $6, one size fits all mask. Adapt. If you want custom fit, go to a cold weather outfitter and drop $60 on a fitted mask.
This is a great value for the price. I plan on getting another.

I thought these would be good for skiing, i live in NW Montana and it gets pretty cold at the top of these mountains, I put on a mask because it was gusting winds with icing snow and it worked pretty well, until i went to put it back on after eating and noticed that it had ripped in at least four places, after nothing strenuous to it had happened in the slightest way. After that it immediately went into the garbage and i just toughed it out for the rest of the day. NOT A DEPENDABLE PRODUCT!

Fits well. we got an early autumn and it came in handy. looks cool and keeps warm. that said it does smell a little wierd.

Bought this a week before my ski trip, arrived with plenty of time to spare. Loved it, helped with the freezing weather on the slopes.