Alpha Hinged Balaclava
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Alpha Hinged Balaclava with merino blend comfort and all-weather face protection
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This balaclava is my go-to for long, cold chairlift rides and stormy days on the skin track. The hinged design makes it easy to pull the mouth panel down when I need a breather, and the merino blend keeps it from getting clammy. Bonus—it’s got UPF protection for those bluebird spring laps."
When the wind is howling and the snow is flying, the 686 Alpha Hinged Balaclava keeps us warm, dry, and ready to ride. Its hinged construction gives us flexible coverage, letting us pull the mouth panel up for full protection or drop it down when we’re cooling off. The merino wool blend over the mouth area adds natural softness, breathability, and odor resistance—perfect for long days in the mountains.
Built from stretch fabric with Hyprotecht® by HEIQ® treatment, it moves with us comfortably and stays put under a helmet or hood. With UPF 50+ sun protection, it’s just as ready for bluebird powder days as it is for blizzard missions.
Details
- Versatile hinged balaclava for skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports
- Merino wool blend mouth panel for breathability and odor resistance
- Stretch polyester-spandex fabric for comfort and mobility
- Hyprotecht® by HEIQ® adds performance and durability
- UPF 50+ protection for sunny days at altitude
- Fits comfortably under helmets and hoods
- Item #SESZ6NX
- Material
- 92% polyester, 8% spandex
- Style
- balaclava
- UPF Rating
- 50+
- Anti-Odor
- Hyprotecht
- Activity
- ski, snowboard
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 12 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 24, 2025
Absolutely killer balaclava. Love the
Absolutely killer balaclava. Love the Merino wool on the mouth piece. Doesn't stink after a long day on the mountain. The only thing I'd change, and I'm not deducting any stars because it's a personal preference, is having more colors to choose from.
Originally reviewed on 686
February 15, 2025
Head and face goodness
Nice stretch, not too tight like some brands. Very warm, zero complaints
Originally reviewed on 686
January 18, 2025
New balaclava
Works better than the last one love your products.
Originally reviewed on 686
December 17, 2024
Hinged balaclava
Made of good quality and the design is nice with the hinge and being able to wear it up or down, does a good job of keeping you warm and fits true to size!
Originally reviewed on 686
December 9, 2024
686 Alpha Hinged Balaclava
great quality fabric kept my face warm and dry and blocked the wind highly recommend
Originally reviewed on 686
November 12, 2024
Not snug enough. I have
Not snug enough. I have a big head and it doesn’t fit anywhere near as good as Dakine or Burton. Design and style of it are is dope, tho
Originally reviewed on 686
November 4, 2024
Great Colors / Collab
Weirdly fits a little bigger than last seasons model. could be tighter over the chin and nose area. I got the Welcome collab. Honestly so hard and the bone barb wire makes it that much cooler.
Originally reviewed on 686
October 31, 2024
Great Christmas present
My son wanted this for Christmas Looks made well He will love it
Originally reviewed on 686
October 14, 2024
Noice
Great quality, keep warm, fit well and block wind + light rain
Originally reviewed on 686
October 5, 2024
Great Balaclava Made Even Better With Iron Maiden
Fits perfect - snug & stretchy Versatile - full coverage, face shield down, or top down as a neck warmer Comfortable worn all three ways This is all 5 out of 5. The quality printed Iron Maiden style gives it 10/5! Grey iron maiden printed top to back, Grey 686 Iron Maiden on the front chest. Red Iron Maiden 686 printed on your left side 686 Iron Maiden patch on your left side And of course, the full colour Eddie print over the face.
Originally reviewed on 686
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