Sweaty head, sweat on glasses

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fletchog

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I sweat proffusely from my head and it drips onto the inside of my glasses which makes it difficult to see at times.

What do other head sweaters use?

I'm wearing a Specialized prevail helmet so ventilation shouldn't be an issue?
 
I too am a heavy head sweater. I got a halo head band that does a pretty good job and is nicely hidden under your helmet.
 
cressa said:
I too am a heavy head sweater. I got a halo head band that does a pretty good job and is nicely hidden under your helmet.
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I have a Halo and it worked ok when i first got it. Did not cope today at the You yangs. Have to admit it is not as tight as it was so the silocone strip or whatever it is may not be tight enough aganst my forrid.

Thanks clockworked will check it out
 
Went to local manchester store, bought some material, cut a long strip that folds over 4 times (material that a lot of cheap t-shirts are often made with) and tie it around my head like a bandanna. When I'm riding on the road and listening to a lecture on the earphones I pull it down over my ears as well to muffle the wind-rush sound.

I look like a tool, it works well, cos me $3.
 
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fletchog said:
I sweat proffusely from my head and it drips onto the inside of my glasses which makes it difficult to see at times.

What do other head sweaters use?

I'm wearing a Specialized prevail helmet so ventilation shouldn't be an issue?
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I use Buff coolmax technical headwear (over last 3 years).

http://www.mybuff.com.au/

Fabulous. Keeps me cool in summer (you can even start with it damp for extra cooling) and warm in winter.

Most importantly no drops of sweat on my glasses to date.
 
I don't use them but have seen a bandana type item that is specifically cut to fit the head, it is made of jersey fabric and ties up at the rear, sort of what you see pirates in movies wearing or what Marco Pantani wearing (hence him being the Pirate). Not sure what the proper name is sorry.

When I was overseas all the older (wise) blokes that sweated heavily swore by them. Approx $20.
 
Ivan said:
I use a Halo headband, it helps but not eliminates the issue.
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My piece of fabric for $3 has allowed only one single drop of sweat on to my glasses in about 3 years now.

In terms of operation, almost perfect. In terms of value, unbeatable.

I love my ratty piece of fabric, never ride without it.
 
johnny said:
My piece of fabric for $3 has allowed only one single drop of sweat on to my glasses in about 3 years now.

In terms of operation, almost perfect. In terms of value, unbeatable.

I love my ratty piece of fabric, never ride without it.
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Yeah, a lot of guys wear bandanas under their hard hats for the same reason.
 
I use a Buff like fabric object...I got a couple with dhb branding from Wiggle plus another one (Yowie brand) from the bargain bin at a outdoor shoppe. I think Cell Bikes was trying to virtually give some away for a while.

However, they are ridiculously expensive for what they are (especially when they cost less than 50 cents per 500) so you'd be best off using Johnny's approach with poly cotton jersey fabric and some stitching...
 
I bought both Halo and Gutr

I've got a big head and the Halo is really tight

Gutr is adjustable and fits my huge head

Trying it out tonight on the way home from work, will let you know how it goes
 
johnny said:
Went to local manchester store, bought some material, cut a long strip that folds over 4 times (material that a lot of cheap t-shirts are often made with) and tie it around my head like a bandanna. When I'm riding on the road and listening to a lecture on the earphones I pull it down over my ears as well to muffle the wind-rush sound.

I look like a tool, it works well, cos me $3.
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Yow, that sounds dangerous! - do you really listen to headphones while riding on the road? That's a no-no for me.




PS I have seen you ride - I didn't think you would be fast enough to have any wind-rush noise..........:behindsofa:
 
I solve the problem by riding so fast that my sweat just streams off behind me like the tail on a comet.
 
hipster cotton cap has solved my problem. change it every ride. the little peak is good in rain too... i run catlike lid.
 
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pistonbroke said:
I got one of these and it works really well. I would guess it reduces sweat on my glasses by about 80-90%. It lasted about 3 or 4 years of heavy use, so I bought another.
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