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jacksonpt
jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
edited February 2 in Social Groups
I have a problem with sweat getting in my eyes when riding at high speeds (over 35ish mph), but it's not a problem at slower speeds. Anyone have any suggestions? Sweatbands are out because of the way they fit with my helmet... was thinking about tring one of those under armor type skull caps.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    My husband wears the skull cap things.
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    My husband uses the Halo II sweat band (it's super thin) during the summer. I wear a bandana under my helmet in the summer.

    During the winter we both wear Under Armour winter skull caps.

    (My husband never wore anything until he had PRK--like Lasik--surgery and his surgeon insisted on it. At first he was resistant, but he was a huge convert after wearing the Halo band just a couple times.)
  • Spatialized
    Spatialized Posts: 623 Member
    Plain old bandana usually does the trick just fine. Plus I look like a pirate when I'm no longer wearing the helmet.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i've been thinking about getting a cycling cap. i've seen a lot of cyclist at events wear them.
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
    Don't go so fast. :laugh:
    If slowing down isn't an option I do have a couple of friends that swear by the Sweat GUTR. I've been thinking about getting one of those myself.
  • hockeydad725
    hockeydad725 Posts: 86 Member
    I wear a Castelli cycling cap under my helmet and I love it...keeps the sweat off my face and can flip the brim down if riding into the sun. Especially helpful now that sun is getting much lower in sky on my evening rides.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    I see guys with just plain ole bandanas.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I have the headsweats skull cap thunk with the tail that wicks away the sweat. the tail drips, but none in my eyes. If it works for me, it should work for anybody. I sweat A LOT.
  • Scudder76
    Scudder76 Posts: 108 Member
    I have the headsweats skull cap thunk with the tail that wicks away the sweat. the tail drips, but none in my eyes. If it works for me, it should work for anybody. I sweat A LOT.

    +1 on the headsweats cap. it has a terrycloth band in the lower section for extra absorbency. And on crazy hot days you can run it in cool water at rest stops, and it feels great to put back on.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Thanks everyone. I'm going to try a bandana of sorts first (I can cut up an old shirt for free). If that doesn't work, I'll probably get a skull cap of some sort. I think I'd probably get some use out of it in the cooler months as well.
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