kaa1304[TK] Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm assembling my first costume (TK) and considering the balaclava, does anyone have any thoughts or preferences? I shave my head, so I don't need it to keep hair in line (!) and I wondered if it might be good for soaking up sweat (ew). But would like to hear others thoughts... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yes, it soakes up the sweat (i.e. perspiration and transpiration), it tames wild hair, it's screen accurate, no need for ugly black mesh in your helmet, etc, etc I recently bought a couple to try out (they're used with the latex neck seal) and plain cotton types are the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm a bald guy too but do not wear a balaclava for my TK. I use a motorcycle head covering, or "dew rag". That takes care of the sweat and does not interfere with my neck seal. I do wear a balaclava for my Biker Scout and my Tie Pilot and they are pretty good for those costumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks, Jim! Now I know what these are called! ---------- Edited January 18, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Karin, I have some spare mesh you can have. You only have to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaa1304[TK] Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Ha, dew-rags. What a name - the only reason I know these is from Gears Of War hehe. Thanks all, I've ordered a balaclava from my bodysuit people now. Edited August 19, 2012 by kaa1304 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnenschein Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Karin, I have some spare mesh you can have. You only have to ask I could use some; for my windows, to keep the flies out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Never used one, don't seem to miss it. In the end it's a personal decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm 6'2 so I find one helps keep kids from looking up inside the helmet. It keeps everything black, hidden and helps maintain The illusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry19D Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm 6'2 so I find one helps keep kids from looking up inside the helmet. It keeps everything black, hidden and helps maintain The illusion. I've not really thought about it that way before in a TK, although I do wear one as Vader for the same reason. Since I don't use a neck brace, the balaclava helps blend in the back of my neck with the lower portion of the dome. I may try this out at CVI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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