Alpinestars Open FACE Balaclava Sturmhaube

Having tried several nylon, silk, acrylic and cotton balaclavas all with windproof motorcycle in the e title, this one actually is made for riders not just suitable for skiing and hiking etc..The problem with balaclavas for riders is that it needs to be a bit fitted, tapered around the neck and not so stretchy that when you put your helmet on it doesn't pull it half way down your headAlthough the hole is a bit too large and barely covers the nose it's also a bit too small to have the nose and mouth exposed. Well for me anyway. Otherwise it fits well for motorcycle helmets, doesn't snag to the helmet lining, thin enough to not stop blood circulation and is wind proof.

First time of wearing such a product and wish I'd had one before. Very well made as you'd expect from Alpine Stars, I was worried it was too thin but after using on my ride to work it went under my Shoei helmet nicely, helped reduce noise and kept my head warm and the cold out. I ride a 99 R1 and in either crouched or upright positions it felt really good

Good wind reduction and certainly keeps my head warm in the winter chill, only downside is the elasticated rim around the face opening can get a little tight and intrude into the peripheral vision line at times.

Typical A* quality. Brilliant item and works really well. Warm and doesn't add any thickness of sort to disrupt the fitting of my helmet.

Close fit stops wind.

The balaclava is not very pleasant to wear. It feels synthetic and does not absorb any sweat so it feels hot.If you have bigger head it may feel too tight.

Excellent and exactly what I was looking for

I'm afraid I would not recommend this product. The material is very light and does not offer much protection. For one size fits all it is quite small and I'm no big lad. It also offers very little to no neck protection from the wind. Very disappointed.