FS Sweat protection option

stumpy · Post by **stumpy** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:48 pm

Badocter:_________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Slwiser:___________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Doc Lee:__________3 Navy-Blue (tie); 2 pink (tie)
Rachel R:__________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Iain:______________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Laurence Ergo_Sum:_2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Wolfie:____________2 Navy-Blue (tie); 1 Navy-Blue (bandana)
Andy Walls:________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Plummy:___________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Bill Wright:_________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Colin:______________1 Navy-Blue (tie);1 (pullover-style)
Stan_______________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Mikkel_____________2 Navy-Blue (tie)

OK just in case my head is also too big, one of each please.

Wolfmiester · Post by **Wolfmiester** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:28 am

Slight change for me ...

Badocter:_________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Slwiser:___________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Doc Lee:__________3 Navy-Blue (tie); 2 pink (tie)
Rachel R:__________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Iain:______________3 Navy-Blue (tie)
Laurence Ergo_Sum:_2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Wolfie:____________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Andy Walls:________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Plummy:___________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Bill Wright:_________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Colin:______________1 Navy-Blue (tie);1 (pullover-style)
Stan_______________2 Navy-Blue (tie)
Mikkel_____________2 Navy-Blue (tie)

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:36 pm

Just back from a little holiday in Wales to find a couple of these Halo headbands to try

I ordered the bandana type before all of the discussion re head sizes and the "one size fits all" issue. I'll report back later on as to how well I think that they work after my 30r20 with Laurence in about an hour.
My first impressions are that they certainly fit snuggly on my rather large head but not uncomfortably (at least for a couple of minutes). Jacqueline, on the other hand has a very small head. On her they sit very comfortably, not loose enough to fall off but certainly not at all tight. I'll get her to wear one during her turbo session this evening to see if the headband fits tightly enough to actually work.

Should be a good test of extreme sizes as I don't know anyone with a bigger skull than mine or a smaller one than Jac's

I ordered a pink one, a dark blue one and a white one. The pink is very nice IMO and the blue is a pretty similar colour to the FS rowing gear from Godfrey Sports albeit slightly darker.

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:41 pm

OK, here goes.
I gave the bandana style halo band a workout this evening on an 8k 30r20 with Laurence on RP and then another more sedate 30r18.
Plenty sweaty

I have to say that I'm pretty impressed. Even on my huge head the band was comfortable (of course it hasn't been shrunk in the wash yet!) and did a much better job than the towelling ones that I habitually use. Difficult to tell if it stopped all of the sweat from above running down the front of my face as my face sweats lots too

Pretty convinced that it diverted most of it and I certainly didn't have stinging eyes. I reckon I mopped my face less too.

Jac has just finished an hour on the turbo trainer wearing one. Being a lady she hardly sweats at all

(although she has just wrung out the band in front of me - perhaps she's no lady after all) Yes, it definitely worked well for her too

All in all a very favourable first impression, and it looks like one size of bandana genuinely does fit all (at least when they're new and straight out of the box).

Post by **BorisZ** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:06 am

Glad to hear that the bandana worked for you! I appreciate your great, absolutely scientific review. Especially the lady-test was impressive!

I still like the tie: adjustability; and it nicely channels sweat to my back (T-Shirt) once it is saturated, as compared to the bandana, that has no natural sweat drain.

I'll wait a couple more days, and then order, so that everyone gets a chance to review / redo order based on their beliefs.

badocter · Post by **badocter** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:50 pm

Have you ordered yet?

Post by **BorisZ** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:25 pm

badocter wrote:Have you ordered yet?

Today.

Post by **BorisZ** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:24 pm

Finally! I think they turned out well. Top color is really purple, then obviously pink, and then the FS blue, which is identical to other FS gear!

If you live in the US, please pm with your address. I will pm my paypal or my address information back, if you rather want to send a check to me. $ 7.50 / piece. In case you want extra - there are some a couple more available in the colors shown!

All UK headbands will get on the way to DocRowSlow mid next next week, pm him for instructions!

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:27 pm

Many thanks Boris - they look great.

slwiser · Post by **slwiser** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:01 am

I got my three bands in the mail today. They look great in FreeSpirit Blue.

Thanks putting this buy together for us Boris

Edit: These look and feel even better live.

badocter · Post by **badocter** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:39 am

Got them today and they look great. Will test one tomorrow.

billwright · Post by **billwright** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:24 am

How do want the money Lee and how much including P&P?

Bill

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:23 am

billwright wrote:How do want the money Lee and how much including P&P?

Bill

Cheque, cash or PayPal will be fine.
Don't know how much as they haven't arrived yet and I haven't settled up with Boris. Hopefully we won't get stung with import duty!

Watch this space

andy walls · Post by **andy walls** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:13 am

Doc RowSlo wrote:
billwright wrote:How do want the money Lee and how much including P&P?

Bill
Cheque, cash or PayPal will be fine.
Don't know how much as they haven't arrived yet and I haven't settled up with Boris. Hopefully we won't get stung with import duty!

Watch this space

Lee

Can I send a cheque? Not too happy with paypal, badly let down by them during an e-bay transaction. PM me your address and I'll get it in the post same day. Cheers

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:27 am

andy walls wrote:Lee

Can I send a cheque? Not too happy with paypal, badly let down by them during an e-bay transaction. PM me your address and I'll get it in the post same day. Cheers

Not a problem Andy. I'll let everyone know when I've got the gear and a price.

Post by **BorisZ** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:12 pm

badocter · Post by **badocter** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:56 pm

Well, I am impressed with these head bands. I've worn them on the last few sessions and have not had any of the usual sweat in the eyes problems. I got the tie type and the sweat seems to all collect in the tails and drip down onto my back. the kids seem to like the look too - said I looked like a rowing pirate or something...

Thanks for organizing this Boris and Lee !!!

RachelR · Post by **RachelR** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:24 pm

Just seen this updated thread, do you have some for me, Lee?

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:03 pm

RachelR wrote:Just seen this updated thread, do you have some for me, Lee?

They're still in the post to me Rachel. I'll post on here as soon as they arrive.

Post by **BorisZ** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:47 pm

Where are the headbands?

I just got off the phone with USPS. Since I did not put a tracking number on it

, they can't track by custom number. They got mailed on Dec. 24th. The representative of the temple of postal workers said it'd take 8-10 business days, which makes it end of last week (since we had all those holidays). So I will give sacrificial offerings along with a couple of spells to the appropriate goddess in US Postal Service, which usually helps. Next time with a parcel carrier!

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:52 pm

Ok guys 'n' gals, Boris's sacrificial offerings to the mail gods obviously worked as the headbands arrived yesterday (yes, on a Sunday in the UK!).
The courier said that there had been a bit of a "back log" over Christmas and the New Year

I must say that they do look very good

I haven't quite got a price for you all as yet, as I'm not sure what I owe Boris for the merchandise and postage so far, but will let you know as soon as I do. I guess that I'll be in a position to post them out to you later in the week. In the meantime, I'd be grateful if all of you who have already ordered could PM me with your delivery addresses of choice. Postage at this end looks like it's going to be £1.65 for 1st class recorded delivery. (With no tracking at all, the cheapest postage for the smallest order would be £0.61 1st, or £0.47 2nd class for 1 or 2 items, and £0.90 and £0.76 for 3 headbands).
Unless you have any objections (PM me) I plan to stick to the £1.65 recorded delivery for all orders.

I'm quite happy to sort out payment later as I'm sure that you're all "good for it"

PayPal, personal cheque, cash all gratefully accepted. Pay me in Manchester if you like too.

Boris has kindly included a few spares (mainly blue tie type but some pink ties) should anyone wish to increase their order or place a last minute one on a first come, first served basis.

billwright · Post by **billwright** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:39 pm

PM sent. £1.65 looks good to me for postage. Thanks for taking this on Lee =D> =D>

Bill Wright

andy walls · Post by **andy walls** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:58 pm

Lee

Im more than happy with the suggested p & p price. PM on way with address details. Thanks for the part you have played in this, terrific effort mate =D>

Andy

Doc RowSlo · Post by **Doc RowSlo** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:04 pm

No problem guys.
Boris did all the hard work =D>

I'm just the postman

stumpy · Post by **stumpy** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:29 pm

Knock Knock PM on its way too cheers Lee good on ya matey.

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