Sweat gets in my eyes
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Sweat gets in my eyes
I did about 30 today at lunchtime, and as with every ride I've done lately over 5 miles I had sweat pouring into my right eye. Can I get some good recommendations for products to keep sweat out of my eyes while riding with a helmet? Thanks in advance.
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"Sweat GUTR" (www.sweatgutr.com/) is marketed pretty heavily around here... I have one I've used teh past couple of years that has worked well for training & utility rides in the dog days of summer here.
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Many online retailers sell moisture-wicking headwraps -- Performance, CRC, et al. Prices and styles may vary.
Besides wearing mine (called a "Buff" from CRC) for riding, I wear it when I'm working on the bikes; for some reason, even though it's not physically intense, my concentration on what I'm doing makes me drip sweat. The Buff stops that. Sucks it right up, and evaps at warp speed.
Besides wearing mine (called a "Buff" from CRC) for riding, I wear it when I'm working on the bikes; for some reason, even though it's not physically intense, my concentration on what I'm doing makes me drip sweat. The Buff stops that. Sucks it right up, and evaps at warp speed.
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Keep it simple and cheap - $1 bandana/handkerchief thingy from Wal-Mart - fold it to a 1 1/2" width and tie it around your head.
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I had purchased this headband from PricePoint to keep my ears warm in the winter; turns out it makes a great sweat band also. They just redesigned it with a cutout in the back for ponytails, which apparently called for an extra two dollars, but it's the same material. They go on sale every few months, so you should be able to get it for about five bucks.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/201...t-Headband.htm
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/201...t-Headband.htm
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I used to do that, and it kept the sweat out of my eyes, but it doesn't breath and gets too hot for me.
Last edited by GeneO; 07-07-10 at 10:55 PM.
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I also use a Halo headband right under my helmet and I've been very happy with it. It's a must for me because I wear glasses and sweat would transfer from my eyebrows to my glasses without the headband.
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I have the same problem, the sweat pours down, stings your eyes, then you can't see. It's dangerous. In the heat of the summer a never leave the house with out a sweatband.
This is one of a few I have but it's probably my fav, it's very thin under the helmet, breathable, does the job well.
This is one of a few I have but it's probably my fav, it's very thin under the helmet, breathable, does the job well.
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A cotton triangular bandage (as found in first aid kits) is perfect folded as a head band, or worn as a bandana.
You may need to zig-zag sew the sides to stop fraying.
You may need to zig-zag sew the sides to stop fraying.
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+2 for the Sweat GUTR. UK folks can get it from www.sweathead.co.uk
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Headsweats. They also keep your head from getting sunburned if you are losing hair on top.
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+1 for Headsweats. A bandana doesn't wick away moisture fast enough, and gets saturated too fast for me. The Headsweats do rag looking cap works great, and doesn't make my head hot, and I sweat a LOT from my shaved head.






