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| Has anyone used the Fish Hez face mask? If so did you like it? Did it work as good as advertised? |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Have seen them, have tried them on, but have not had the opportunity to have used one while running. I did however get quite a bit of feedback from some of the PWT pros this past summer. I heard nothing but good from them. |
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Location: The desert | I think a cheap used snow mobile helmet would do the same. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | The only thing about a snowmobile helmet is that they do not stow away in a majority or really any compartments in a boat. The weird shape of a helmet is a down side. I would say another cheap option is ski goggles, ones that are fog proof, that's what I use and have served me very well. Then also combine a hooded sweatshirt, and good outerwear like Cabela's guidewear with a good hood, you will be set to go. |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | bugs are protien. Cowboy up, and endure! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | It's not the bugs most times, it's the weather. 58MPH in 29 degrees for an hour and a half, and you'll be looking around the rig for the helmet. |
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| A fleece lined nylon helmet bag is what you need. This allows you to stow a helmet without worrying about where you put it.
On a cold day like Steve is talking wearing a helmet is great if you are going 40+
If you don't have snow lid, most good motorcycle full face helmets have optional dual pane shields.
I have a Fulmer D4 w/electric shield that stays clear no matter what the weather is doing. It it very light and comfortable and inexpensive $140 w/ the shield & bag. I like to stay warm at WOT! Can't wait for the ice to go. I've got spring fever bad.
Edited by musky39 3/11/2007 9:18 PM
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Location: Sandusky, OH | Pepper,
Friend of mine has one; loves it for those late fall/early spring trips for walleye on Erie. Also loves it when he fishes in his Brother-in-law's bassboat; single console at 70mph, the full face coverage is great. Storable and cheaper than a good snowmobile helmet, they definately have there place.
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | If you are a passenger in a side console boat, Like Lori is in ours (as well as others who we had the benifit of sharing the boat with), You have three options:
1) Rotate the seat and look were we were
2) Sit behind the driver
3) enjoy the breeze in your hair and wear shades |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | I bought two Fish Hedz at the MN show last season. Absolutely love them. I used to use motorcycle/snowmobilt helment and hated them due to size etc.
Fish hedz stow easy, they come in a bag, fit over your glasses, they are not too hot in the summer months, and in the cold you can pull the hood of a sweatshirt over the fish hedz and you are warm as toast.
I would recommend them to anyone. |
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| Mark,
I've used mine for 2 seaons and it has been one of the best investments I've made. Bugs, rain, snow and cold are held at bay, and most important is that you have a full field of vision. Steve |
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| Thanks, I was concerned the rain would run off the mask and down the inside of my rain coat |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | The biggest problem is that they fog like heck. I'm going to sell mine and buy a motorcycle/snowmobile helmet instead. |
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| Lots of anti-fog stuff out there.I can even puff on a Red with mine.I'm multi-talented. Steve |
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| one idea I had was a clear welders mask/shield....seen them on ebay for like 10 bucks...might just do the ticket too... |
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| Walmart darth vader masks are cheaper and much Kooler.... Just a little difficult to see from... |
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