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.  

[motormike]

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  

Thanks for clarifying you wear Turtle Fur neck gaiter while riding.  The above quoted statement led me to believe this was for non-riding usage during winter (possibly snowy conditions).

 

edit for spelling

[Mr.Black]

Thanks for clarifying you wear Turtle Fur neck gaiter while riding.  The above quoted statement led me to believe this was for non-riding using during winter (possibly bedroom conditions).

 

[expatbrit]

I still want to know where they find all the furry turtles.

[RRdvark]

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 can appreciate that - the turtle fur comes off of the next warmer and sticks to the stubble on my face making me look like I have a ridiculous fake beard randomly stuck to my neck and chin.  Get some funny looks upon arrival.

[ConPilot1]

I can appreciate that - the turtle fur comes off of the next warmer and sticks to the stubble on my face making me look like I have a ridiculous fake beard randomly stuck to my neck and chin.  Get some funny looks upon arrival.

Just tell them you got into a fight with a cotton-candy machine. Or tried to have sex with one. Or something.

[veefer800canuck]

I still want to know where they find all the furry turtles.

Finland. They are an endangered species. There were only 6 left in the world, but now that DD bought TWO neckwarmers, there are only four turtles left, and they are all males.

[RRdvark]

Just tell them you got into a fight with a cotton-candy machine. Or tried to have sex with one. Or something.

Do they make black cotton candy?

[black hills]

I still want to know where they find all the furry turtles.

They are only in captivity, once naked they are released into the wild.

[Mr.Black]

They are only in captivity, once naked they are released into the wild.

Do they grow new fur?

[black hills]

Do they grow new fur?

no, they are not shaved, they are skinned. nothing left but the bony shell, that's why they move so slow, they are depressed...

[Mr.Awesome]

I couldnt get through a winter without one. I have one that I wear at work in the winter and another for the bike. Great stuff. Mine are not as soft as they used to be either. May be time for some new ones. They feel sooooo nice when new.  

[Justin]

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!

OH I love when that happens!

[Guy]

I've got a Turtle Fur watch cap that I wear all winter long - no natural head covering, and wool makes me forehead break out. I also have a Turtle Fur balaclava that I wear when it is really cold. Thinsulate top, and the bottom half it the actual Turtle Fur stuff. Way warm and comfy.