Waterproof Neck Tube...

[Mr OCD]

Any recommendations?

With all this rain I'm getting fed up of a wet collar when I get to work!

[randlemarcus]

Bear in mind that a waterproof neck tube will have to go outside your jacket, and thus will flap about, otherwise you are simply wicking the water straight onto your collar.

[RizzoTheRat]

I've been having similar problems. Can't remember the brand but I've got a balaclava with a waterproof lower half that does the job. Water doesn't seem to run down in in to my collar, as opposed to a non waterproof buff whcih gradually wicks waster down. However I've recently bought a Hein Gericke waterproof over jacket which has a hood, and find putting the hood up underneith my helmet does a fantastic job of keeping the water out. It does seem a little noisier as speed though.

[sc0tt]

I have a balaclava I bought from decathlon for £6 and a snood made of fleece. Keeps the neck dry in a downpour for my commute which takes about 50 minutes.

[Mr OCD]

I am guilty of tucking my neck tube in which I know isn't helping ...

I won't wear a balacava - I get too hot and uncomfortable!

[ssray]

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquaflee... any good for you?

[toxgobbler]

Coldkillers do a nice one. http://www.coldkillers.co.uk/product.html?product=... used one before I got a decent jacket with a storm collar. Wife uses it now when she's on pillion.

[RizzoTheRat]

that's the name I was trying to think of, the balaclava I mentioned earlier is a Coldkiller. I find the waterproof material is a bit scratchy on my neck though so wear a buff underneith it. Thinking of getting one like the link above as a full balaclava is a bit over the top.

[Mr OCD]

ssray said:

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquaflee... any good for you?

That looks rather good!

[Mr OCD]

RizzoTheRat said:

that's the name I was trying to think of, the balaclava I mentioned earlier is a Coldkiller. I find the waterproof material is a bit scratchy on my neck though so wear a buff underneith it. Thinking of getting one like the link above as a full balaclava is a bit over the top.

Got one of those ... its useless in heavy rain.

[RizzoTheRat]

does your jacket have a storm collar? I find that makes a huge difference, and the only water I get soaking in to my neck tube is what's run down the helmet strap, so the cold killer is good enough for a couple of hours heavy rain. Don't know if you can get an equivilent to a storm collar that goes on jackets without one though.

[Mr OCD]

ssray said:

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquaflee... any good for you?

Ordered

[ssray]

Report? any good

[Yazza54]

Puff

[Mr OCD]

ssray said:

Report? any good

It's excellent ...

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquaflee...


A good seal as well so will be perfect for winter ... I went for red to match the bike (tart) ...

[black-k1]

I couple of years ago I found that I had my HG Master Jacked (Gore-Tex), my HG Cruise trousers (Gore-Tex), my Held Gore-Tex gloves and my Gore-Tex Puma boots. I could ride for long distances in very heavy rain and stay totally dry except around my neck where my neck warmer would wick moisture down onto my shirt. I then invested in this



http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/inter-bikeshop/7918_24...

my neck now stays totally dry even though I have to tuck the balaclava into the top of the jacket.
Also of interest for those still looking is this:

http://www.ride.co.uk/upload/Ride%20Magazine/Produ...

[SteelerSE]

Mr OCD said:

It's excellent ...

http://www.bluefinwatersports.com/rooster-aquaflee...


A good seal as well so will be perfect for winter ... I went for red to match the bike (tart) ...

Just a quick thank you for highlighting this. I picked one up recently and I wore it in to work for the first time this morning. Really warm and comfortable - once you lose the toggle anyway.

[creampuff]

I use the Oxford windproof balaclava (NOT the non waterproof cotton one). It is excellent. Stops wind, rain, everything. Also comes as a neck tube and they even make top and bottom underwear out of the same stuff.

[khanu]

Hi everyone, am having the exact same problem, as a matter of fact am typing with a wet collar lol.
Tried to get on to the bluefin water sport link and it does not let me, any ideas where else i can find this product
from.

[Jazoli]

https://www.roostersailing.com/pd/Aquafleece-Neck-...