Turtle Fur - I love mine!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I've had a turtle fur neck warmer for probably 6 years now and had been considering replacing it, as it isn't as soft and fluffy as it was when new. But it still worked, so I kept it. But now it is missing, the temperatures are forecasted to plummet and I needed one. What to do?

My local moto shop had heard of them; no-go there.
Amazon listed them as $20 +$6 shipping.
REI listed them as $25.

REI is just down the street from work so I hit them on the way home yesterday, figuring that $25 isn't bad for many years of warmth and comfort    But when I picked up the fuzzy goodness from the rack, I saw the price - $11    Hot damn! I'm buying two!  

And then at the counter, already pleased with my savings, I had the cashier check my REI balance. $60+ "Would you like to use that today?" Damn right I do!



Is there a point to this thread? Probably not. But if you want something warm and fuzzy (and fairly well water-repellent) around your neck this winter, I can't recommend a Turtle Fur product highly enough  

[Scratch33]

I've a cat you can have for free that's warm, fuzzy, and extremely repellent.

[Mac]

I've a cat you can have for free that's warm, fuzzy, and extremely repellent.

Can the purring be considered a "neck massage"?

[Scratch33]

Can the purring be considered a "neck massage"?

Yes, but it doesn't make up for 2:00 a.m. I-caught-a-mouse-and-now-I'll-tear-it-into-little-pieces-and-leave-some-for-you.

[garry]

Good quality ski gear serves double duty on the motorcycle. Long underwear, pile pants/shirts, windproof/waterproof warm gloves, neck warmers, ski socks. For winter riding, I pretty much just get dressed like I'm going skiing but wear my moto jacket and pants instead.  

[Cablebandit]

Good lord.  They have the worst website ever!  Are these magical items made of polar fleece?  I'm getting sick of being a fire hazard due to static electricity from polar fleece.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Good lord.  They have the worst website ever!  Are these magical items made of polar fleece?  I'm getting sick of being a fire hazard due to static electricity from polar fleece.

   Yeah, their website sucks donkey ears, otherwise I would have linked to it.

It is synthetic, yes, but I've never had any issues with static electricity (and I usually do in the winter   )

[Mr.Black]

Is it just a neck warmer or does it cover your entire head?

[motomem]

I haven't had anything warm and fuzzy around my neck in so long - I don't think I could stand it.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Is it just a neck warmer or does it cover your entire head?

I bought just the neck warmer, although they do make full-head covering stuff    

Looks like this

[Reddog*]

They do work/feel nice.
But the collar on my warm and safe jacket comes up quite high and is heated also.  

[Mr.Black]

Ah. I have a dicks sporting goods florescent orange one that I sometimes wear when its mega chilly, otherwise I have a fuzzy lined textile bandana that tucks into my fleece under cover.

[Cablebandit]

I have no neck so a long sleeve mock neck compression tee seems to do the trick.



I also wouldn't want to mess up my turtle karma by wearing their fur.  

[Scratch33]

I have a collection of balaclavas that I increase every time I mislocate the last one I bought.  Actually if I switched from buying black ones to buying flourescent orange ones I'd prolly stop losing them.  

As a baldy I do have to remember to wear them inside-out, else when I show up for work in the morning I've still got a 'seam' running down my head for quite some time that raises eyebrows during meetings and in the elevator.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

As a baldy I do have to remember to wear them inside-out, else when I show up for work in the morning I've still got a 'seam' running down my head for quite some time that raises eyebrows during meetings and in the elevator.

I wore mine a couple of times before I clued in on the "inside-out" trick. Not that I have a bald head, but the seam running up my forehead was a little odd  

[Rincewind]

But how will the turtles stay warm?  

[Mr.Black]

But how will the turtles stay warm?  

They are being forced to share.

[motormike]

Do you wear the Turtle Fur neck gaiter while riding a motorcycle, or is this just for non-riding use?

[ConPilot1]

Yeah Turtle fur is excellent stuff. I had a hat and neck warmer when I used to ski. That said, when it's cold I like to velcro up the neck on my jackets and between the helmet chin strap + fastener and my 'stich collar buttoned up, I cannot stand anything around my neck. I do wear an Underarmor turtleneck which is a daily wear in the fall/spring, and between that and the nice collar on the RC or Darien jacket my neck stays nice and warm. I thought I'd try a couple different balaclava's but I don't like those either, but they do come in handy when I'm engaged in other activities like robbing liquor stores.

DD----if you're right down the street from REI, they have a couple blowout sales on leftover merchandise and restocked return items. I've heard you can get AWESOME deals at the REI yard sales.
Keep your eyes peeled for their sale I think they have it two or three times a year.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Do you wear the Turtle Fur neck gaiter while riding a motorcycle, or is this just for non-riding use?

Motorcycle forum? Check
Motorcycle "gear and apparel" topic? Check
Motorcycle-useful gear? Check


Yeah, this for use while riding my bike.