Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
If you're accustomed to wearing a silk balaclava, hold out for another silk even, even if you have to go out of your way to a motorcycle shop to get one.
Like you, I've worn a silk 'clava for years, and they're the best. I actually run with a ten year old Patagonia silk (90%)/spandex one now, and it might be the best one I've ever had. I messed around a couple of times and bought synthetic material clavas, and usually found them way too warm, grippy, and uncomfy.
You should have no trouble tracking a silk one down from Cabela's, Campmor, or any local motorcycle shop.