Anyone use the Sweat Gutr?
01-22-10, 01:20 PM
#28
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Redwood City, CA
Posts: 10,978
Bikes: aggressive agreement is what I ride.
Mentioned: 109 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 967 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
I have better luck with headsweats type skull caps. I sweat through the Halo headbands pretty quick, but the headsweats seem to wick and dry enough that it isn't an issue.
01-22-10, 03:17 PM
#30
Fast for a sloth
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Collins
Posts: 1,134
Bikes: Some
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hmmm, I was going to get a gutr a while back but the local vendor was out. Sweat-slicked glasses covered in dust and road grime are dangerous while bombing 50+ mph mountain descents. I wouldn't drive my car with a crapped up windshield but somehow I manage to do it on a bike. Call me fred all you want but I can't hear sounds coming from behind me at those speeds. (It's the internet, so it has to be true. 
)
)
Last edited by miwoodar; 01-22-10 at 03:33 PM.
01-22-10, 04:21 PM
#31
My idea of fun
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 9,920
Bikes: '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '02 Kona Lavadome, '07 Giant TCR Advanced, '07 Karate Monkey
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 41 Post(s)
Liked 59 Times
in
36 Posts
I used one for a year and a half. It worked. Then it broke. Now I don't use one.
01-22-10, 04:47 PM
#32
on the hard road.......
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 163
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
To be honest for the price i''m going to pick up a halo too, thanks for the feedback gents.
01-22-10, 04:51 PM
#33
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 7,085
Bikes: Cervelo Prodigy
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 478 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 87 Times
in
67 Posts
The Gutr has been hanging in the garage for a while now and recently I noticed that the clear plastic material has now deteriorated into a yellowish translucent thing. Also it is now very sticky. Something leached out or I didn't rinse off all the sweat.
I think the Gutr is better suited for other sports without a helmet like tennis or running. Hiker's usually wear a cap but at least the cap is not tight fitting as a cycling helmet.
01-22-10, 07:10 PM
#34
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,840
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 31 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-22-10, 08:27 PM
#35
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 16
Bikes: 2005 Trek 5000, 2007 Trek Fuel EX8, 2008 Surly LHT, 2008 Batavus Personal Delivery, 2010 Specialized Allez Double Steel
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
During the summers in Arizona, I sweat profusely. Sweat runs down into my eyes.
I've tried both the Halo headband and the Gutr headband. The Halo sweatband becomes saturated and sweat still runs down my face. The Gutr headband works well in directing the sweat to the sides of my face.
I highly recommend the Gutr.
I've tried both the Halo headband and the Gutr headband. The Halo sweatband becomes saturated and sweat still runs down my face. The Gutr headband works well in directing the sweat to the sides of my face.
I highly recommend the Gutr.
01-25-10, 08:43 AM
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 369
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have one. It interferes with the helmet. That Gutr is like the material used for swimmers in a pool. You know, like the speedo types. So the material is thick and kind of stiff. That's why I say it interferes with the helmet. The Gutr ended up sliding off or the helmet was so tight that I had to adjust it to accomodate the Gutr.
The Gutr has been hanging in the garage for a while now and recently I noticed that the clear plastic material has now deteriorated into a yellowish translucent thing. Also it is now very sticky. Something leached out or I didn't rinse off all the sweat.
I think the Gutr is better suited for other sports without a helmet like tennis or running. Hiker's usually wear a cap but at least the cap is not tight fitting as a cycling helmet.
The Gutr has been hanging in the garage for a while now and recently I noticed that the clear plastic material has now deteriorated into a yellowish translucent thing. Also it is now very sticky. Something leached out or I didn't rinse off all the sweat.
I think the Gutr is better suited for other sports without a helmet like tennis or running. Hiker's usually wear a cap but at least the cap is not tight fitting as a cycling helmet.
01-25-10, 10:05 AM
#37
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 53
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The Gutr works well, not perfect, but it keeps the majority of sweat from my eyes during a humid summer day. Especially wearing glasses, it's nice to divert the perspiration. It fits fine on my Giro helmet. Sometimes if the seating is off on your forehead there is some leakage but for the most part it seals against your forehead and diverts the sweat above to the sides of your face. Of course, there is still some perspiration from your brows and below the gutr line that will invariably drip but it's much better than without.
I like the gutr much more than a fabric band because it's easy to wash and I don't have this wet band to carry around. Give it a try it's only a few dollars.
I like the gutr much more than a fabric band because it's easy to wash and I don't have this wet band to carry around. Give it a try it's only a few dollars.
01-27-10, 07:06 PM
#39
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 8
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yes, it is the only saturation proof sweatband I have found. Another advantage is that it does not trap heat and make you even hotter since it has an open top. They also offer a money back guarantee if purchased through their web site. There is a testimonial from an Aussie as well - the President of the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club in Sydney on their web site. If the Gutr overflows because your head is down just lift it or tilt to one side and it will instantly drain and the thing is basically dry after you ride no stinky sweatband to deal with. Cheers!
02-01-10, 12:06 PM
#40
Fast for a sloth
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fort Collins
Posts: 1,134
Bikes: Some
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I got mine. I've tested it on the trainer and it worked great (cold enough that it is not needed outdoors yet). I was able to slip it up under the rim of my helmet too - I'm a secret fred. Bell large with a 61cm noggin.
02-12-10, 01:11 PM
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: North Florida
Posts: 99
Bikes: Scott CR1 TEAM / Bridgestone RB-2 / GT Outpost / Trek 470
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
When it first came out I thought this was something that was created for the movie "Dune" to work with those black suits.
02-12-10, 01:52 PM
#42
Senior Member
I've used them.
They work very well for running, but only so-so for cycling. The design works best if you head is upright based on my experience. If your head is down (while cycling), the 'gutter' doesn't really drain properly. It works well enough that I still use it on hot days.
They work very well for running, but only so-so for cycling. The design works best if you head is upright based on my experience. If your head is down (while cycling), the 'gutter' doesn't really drain properly. It works well enough that I still use it on hot days.
By far the best is the Halo sweatband, IMO.
Last edited by digger; 02-12-10 at 01:57 PM. Reason: spelling
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cervelo4me
Southern California
29
08-30-11 12:24 PM
