Rho-yuken!

By Benjamin Herndon Ranked #564 - Hats March 23, 2009

Yes, that was a Street Fighter pun. And yes, there's no reason a balaclava can't be functional and make you want to scissor-kick your roommate when donned. That being said, the Rho isn't quite as long as I'd like for my tall head (it doesn't quite tuck cleanly into the base under the neck). But, the Power Stretch makes for a very comfortable and adjustable fit for the face. The eye area stretches and pulls down behind the head to act as a neck gaiter (though I wonder if stretching it that much will affect the fit over the eyes in the future). Power Stretch isn't real windproof, but I didn't want that in a balaclava because that's what shells are for. I bought it wanting breathability, with adequate insulation. Check and check. The stitching is solid and is gray-blue in color. Just another Arc'teryx design that is sleek, effective and durable. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some boards to chop.

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