Originally Posted by
skidder
IF you need something for cold weather, just use a regular bicycle helmet, wear a full-head balaclava (or ski mask) under it, and use a pair of glasses to keep the cold air out of your eyes (sunglasses or safety glasses if you want clear lenses).
good idea, the problem here is that your warmth is limited by the fabric, which is also right up against your face, with a full face mask with a shield the wind is entirely blocked from hitting your face or any sort of material meant to dampen the cold or wind, plus it also gets very moist and heated where your mouth is since you're breathing there, which gets uncomfortable quickly
it seems the closest thing to what i'm looking for so far is a full face hang gliding helmet
http://www.bozemanparagliding.com/st...lacklarge2.jpg
like a motorcycle helmet, but lightweight, and simply not as bulky