Summer time makes me want one. Its so freaking sunny and hot. Did a mega downwinder today to return to my van safe but with bush fire on both sides. beach then bushfire then road then bushfire. drove through bush fire to get home and see another bushfire a couple of blocks straight up wind from my house. Really i should be looking up contents insurance but it was such a good down winder that i'm more concerned about kiting.... 
Anyone had one that was good for kiting. less freaky looking the better.
Can you breath ok in them. I just want to wear a balaclava and sunnies and no more zinc/ sunscreen..
Info on suitable options appreciated.
I got a good hat from kitepower - it is a full brim hat with a chin strap that keeps it on, the strap comes down and covers the ears as well.
Works well for me - with my receding hairline the sun really rips into the top of my head.
The only problem is that I have lost the frigging thing, turning the house upside down to try to find it now.....
Can't remember the brand though. Someone will jump on and tell me though.
I am thinking it was a Peak hat (www.peak.com.au/) - but try searching for "Peak Hat" - that way leads to a large volume of fail.......
Thanks but not really what i'm after. still have to wear plenty of sunscreen with one of them on. I want to be covered from head to rashie.
heya, there is a cool balaclava that will suit you and will cover 99% of your face
its called a ninja face mask and has a mouth hole to breathe
Covers most of the head and will keep the sun off your face
ill try and look up the website for ya
Do a search for Neoprene Snow Mask and you'll find plenty. They do exist. I think Dakine might make some kiting ones as well.
he would look much better in a balaclava, trust me.
he scares small children now, with his face uncovered.
Smedg,
Bandana Option?, 
easy fit, does not restrict your vision, dosen't come off when the trick goes wrong - great for those that are thining on top 
I am in the tropics at the moment and has worked for me with a little cream on the shnoz.
Check out Ebay <http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=durag+bandana&_sacat=See-All-Categories>; for a few ideas and you can wear it on the Harley when there is no wind!
hi smedg,
I use the peak hat pictured and seaspecs and cream. I like the idea of a balaclava but think it would make my sunnies fog. the best thing about the peak hat is that it has quite a wide chin strap that covers the whole ear and a fair bit of the face - Use it for that more than the brim as I have moles on my ears. I then use cream on my face.... I have also heard of people using a gath helmet with face visor that cavers your whole face.
WTF do those bandanas do for sun protection? sweet FA. Useful for identifying yourself as a fxckwit IMHO!
may mate "LanceKenny" had a skin cancer scare last year and after all the treatment stopped into the "Skins" or "Radiator" factory in Freo and had a balaclava custom made. basically full face protection.
Look him up on the forum and send him a PM< he'd be happy to help !
www.tackletour.com/reviewfishhedz.html
these will scare the crap out of the kids at the beach.
You could get a ice hockey mask like Jason out of Halloween
Whoa! From "how to stop getting cancer" to fxckwits, gays & personal threats of violence.
Be nice eh? What's with all the ego?
I've lost close friends (i.e. DEAD) to cancer, and currently have one who may lose his sight due to cancer.
You guys who are calling each other names will soon learn how the sun kills.
Surely a bit of respect for those who have been affected by skin cancer wouldn't go astray.
Regardless of whether its about cancer or not, keep it friendly eh? We're all in this sport together, to help each other out...
Oh gees - Ive just logged in from workin in a big hole in the dessert and couldnt help myself with this Post
100% enviromentally friendly 
no additional sunblock necessary
Please note: While excellent protection from the Sun...
Stop driving thru bushfires FooL
or this will happen
haa friggin ha hmm too much sun for me too me thinks 
EveryOneParty - Oh Yeah
.... and you admit it 
Ah the joy of opinion!!!!!!!! Much of which, stems from uninformed.
Here some information for the uninformed if they could be bothered to read it.
An article that should cause some debate & raise some eyebrows if you can read the whole thing.
If not just skim down to the conclusion.http://drdingle.com/docs/sunsreens_final1.pdf
(Copy & paste into your browser)
Basically zinc oxide products are better than titanium oxides & that Buff thing looks like a winner.
If you wear the iconic budgie smugglers then a balaclava should be a mandatory fashion accessory.
Bargie,
Sorry mate you just hit a bit of a raw nerve, wrong place, wrong time and I should have walked away 
Sugested to Lorrie we get together for the State of Origion over a beer or 2 after a serious days kiting with, hats, balaclavers, sunnies, zinc cream and best of all - bordies over the wet suit - god forbid.
appolgise - "booya dude", 
I'll give you an Email if I'm up QLD way, likewise if your down NSW.
Ace
whoa. didn't expect anyone to reply to this thread.. away for a day and its taken off. hahaha.
@ stamp. for that insult, we are leaving your van at the bush fire end of our next long down winder.
did anyone else click on sbrays link? haha. I hadn't seen that before. I like. hahaha.
To everyone. Thanks for your help. and..
Is anything that is mostly lycra good sun protection? Is acrylic sun proof?
I use one of these .Its doesn’t cover your nose or mouth but does keep the sun of the rest of your head and neck.
This Thinskin Rashguard is ideal for sun and rash protection.
• Ergonomic seam placement
• UPF 50
• Seamless paddle zones
• UV protection
• Boardshort connector loop
• Rash protection
• Flatloc stitched: breathable seams
• 8oz Nylon / Spandex in arms
• 100% UltraFlex DS body
• Unfinished sleeve cuffs
• .5mm core insulation and rib protection
• Hooded
• Imported
In case anyone was interested. I've ended up ordering something similar to what
kevinwd1 suggested. The face on the one ive ordered seems slightly more closed in and its got a pocket for my key which i'll use but don't really need. Anyway Lance Kenny was very helpful as suggested and pointed me at this FCS INDO LS RASHVEST
For anyone interested Lance suggests these skin products www.burtsbees.com/
