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Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava

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The Talus ColdAvenger® Expedition balaclava provides ultimate protection for your face and respiratory system, allowing you to breathe freely during high-activity outdoor sports in extreme cold.

ColdAvenger ventilation system mixes cold air with exhaled warm air to keep inside mask temperatures 40 to 60°F higher than outside, depending on the activity
Patent-pending ventilation system lets you breathe easily during high exertion so you can perform to your best
Exhaled moisture binds to the flexible plastic ventilation piece, keeping your face dry; ventilation piece is made of medical-grade, antimicrobial polyurethane plastic
Polartec® Wind Pro® balaclava protects your entire head from cold weather, sun and wind; fabric has a touch of stretch to enhance fit
Ventilation piece attaches to the balaclava with rip-and-stick tabs and is easily removed from either side
Long neck gaiter is cut lower in the front than in the back for full coverage and protection
Fabric helps to wick moisture and offers excellent breathability and quick-drying efficiency
Designed to fit well with goggles and helmets

Made in USA.

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Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava Customer Reviews

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Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Dries easily (3)

Cons

Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

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Dec

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Powder hounds rejoice!

By sfballach

from Sonoma Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Borg
The system does work
Total protection

Cons

Best Uses

Performance

Comments about Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava:

In extreme cold environments where the wind chill is ripping in at anywhere below zero is the time I reach for mine and toss it in my ski bag. It is so nice to not have ANY skin stinging in these conditions. Paradoxically, this is also one of the best times to be a skier/boarder. The only thing I can fault is this devise does cake the snow around you face,head and neck when you accidentally perform a face plant. Chalk that up to operator error. A normal guy 6 foot and over well use the XL. Like I said, it sure beats that soggy options available to us by a long shot. And not for everyday skiing/boarding but nice when it snows.

Dec

2010

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Looks AWESOME, But OVERALL NOT ENTHUSED!

By cycling addict

from momence, IL

About Me Competitive Athlete

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Pros

Dries Easily
Good Protection
Warm

Cons

2 piece
Condensation
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava:

I bought this hoping that this would solve my cycling needs. However after a half dozen of attempts it just will not work because it the Talus product automatically puts a strain on your neck: due to how thick this balaclava is made. It is just not made for a cycling posture :( *(After 4 miles I was ready to take this product off and by 10 just forgot it) Out of the 6 time I have used it I have ALWAYS had condensation build up in the nose piece and freeze up on either side. I also have had numerous number of ice cycles form at the bottom. Another thing that I have found out, from all of the head movement the side pieces of the Balaclava are TOO SHORT causing BARE SKIN to show equaling a NO GO while being outside in NEGATIVE temps!!! HERE IS THE THING THAT I AM TORN ABOUT; WEATHER THE BALACLAVA SHOULD BE A 2 PIECE OR ONE PIECE TO KEEP YOU A WARMER. I like the 2 piece while on the bicycle because this allows me to use my Camelbak with my helmet with no problem!!! Other than the few things that I have mentioned the Talus Balaclava has kept me mighty warm on rides dipping down to -15 for 2hrs. Advice.....think before buying, cover all areas that you think could go wrong!

Dec

2011

4.0

One of a Kind

By cycling addict

from momence, IL

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Dries Easily
It Works
Stylish
Warm

Cons

Condensation
Fabric
Not windproof
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Cycling

Comments about Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava:

As much as I complain about this balaclava, who can replace it with a better one? I sure have not found another one like it. After 3200 miles on the bicycle here is my take on the Talus Cold. The sizing is off: when you have your helmet and ski goggles on your temple area is showing. Yet the balaclava is not snug, matter of fact its fairly relaxed fit: after it was worn in. The ventilation piece does work well, you do breath in warm air. Minus the fact that moisture just keeps on building up and I always have an icicle hanging out the bottom if temperatures are at freezing. I have used this product all the way up to -27 and it worked pretty good, just wished the fabric was windproof because after 3 hours I was getting a little cold in the face region. If you do not mind looking like a ninja this product is for you.

Oct

2010

4.0

Great Product!!!

By Mountain_Man2008

from Ca.

About Me On The Mountain

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Pros

Dries Easily
Stylish

Cons

Fits big
Poor Fit

Best Uses

Comments about Talus ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava:

I purchased this product for the extreme winter conditions I will be facing while photographing in the Sawtooths. It is very warm and I don't have to worry about my goggles foging up on me because of the specially designed respiratory system built into the mask. The only negative I have about the balaclava itself, is that it fits a little big. If you have a small head, forget it it. I didn't give it 5 stars because of it's fit.