Hoods

[jmaher]

Well, that spun out of control rather quickly.

 

[jmaher]

I think we're still okay.. at least until @JeffGu shows up.. then all bets are off.

 

[JeffGu]

I can only say that my reply was immediately deleted, if that tells you anything.

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

I thought the foreskin post was funny J. But it is a bit risky to mention or ellude to a penis in a crowd like this...

guy, you were the one who was pushing the name "Levi's Cobra Head"!

 

[oldoakman]

Yes Dre, because Cobras have hoods Coincidentally, so do penises. Well, some at least.

They have helmets as well.

 

[frashdog]

I'd buy in if it was separate from jacket. An accessory specific to a model of helmet for superior fit and function. Most jackets' hoods are not great fit with our helmets (before a sena and go pro) and the ones that do fit nice still pull on the shoulders of the jackets. The helmet usually slides under the hood when turning to the sides a lot. I would like it to not just be for cold rain but snow and high winds. Could ad a visor, that redirects the rain around off the back. Go with it!

 

[jmaher]

I was not expecting that serious of an answer from frash when I saw the alert.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I've found the high-end mountaineering jackets have very functional hoods. On a couple of jackets there is a shock cord in a sleeve at the hat-band. Bu snugging this onto a helmet it keeps the hood in place and the hood turns with my head.

Performance doesn't come cheap though. There are plenty of places to buy last-years stock.

Over the years I've been really surprised to see climbers spend big money on the latest piece of kit that claims some sort of superior performance then they spend pocket change on clothing the doesn't work as hard as they do.

 

[frashdog]

I've found the high-end mountaineering jackets have very functional hoods. On a couple of jackets there is a shock cord in a sleeve at the hat-band. Bu snugging this onto a helmet it keeps the hood in place and the hood turns with my head.

Performance doesn't come cheap though. There are plenty of places to buy last-years stock.

Over the years I've been really surprised to see climbers spend big money on the latest piece of kit that claims some sort of superior performance then they spend pocket change on clothing the doesn't work as hard as they do.

I have probably purchased 15-20 high end jackets $350-$650 (msrp) in the last 20 years.
I've been a ski patroller for over 10 years now, working in temps as low as -28F (before the 45mph wind chill added to my skiing speeds that frequently exceed 50mph )

honestly one of the best hoods ever came last year with the pfanner rain jacket!

 

[Tom Dunlap]

There's an endorsement!

 

[JD3000]

Perhaps a whole new helmet design is the real solution.

Dont forget to polish your helmet.

 

[Treetopflyer]

Levi I've been using the planner vmatic shirt and it's got a real good hood on it. I love that shirt! Stays snug over my helmet..

 

[Oroboros]

Here are some products some people may want. True arctic weather work wear. Made in northern Canada for working up there.
https://eglifarm.com/collections/work-wear/products/head-honcho-hard-hat-liner

Another version for over the hat
https://eglifarm.com/collections/work-wear/products/head-honcho-ii-hard-hat-cover

They also make sheep skin boot liners for your big green rubbers.
https://eglifarm.com/collections/boots-and-liners/products/sheepskin-bootliners-adult-1

 

[jmaher]

Oh, Canada.

 

[Oroboros]

Oh, Canada.

How was that storm for you ? How much snow did you get ?

 

[jmaher]

How was that storm for you ? How much snow did you get ?

Some areas of NB got upto around 75cm. So like 2½ feet. So.. Not the worst ever, but certainly a good jag.

 

[oldoakman]

73 and sunny here today boys.