Skiing and Covid-19 masks

**Todds** · 10-21-2020, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

I think a regular old buff is going to be the best option, most of the time.
You don’t have to wear it skiing and something you can pull up with one gloved hand is best.
Anything complicated with strings, is going to be a problem. Lifties won’t let you on, if your mouth and nose aren’t covered. Other than that, they don’t care.

A old buff is convenient but It doesn't offer much protection. A modern one with a filter might be an option.

**optics** · 10-21-2020, 07:53 PM

Keeping up my pattern of OR shilling, it looks like they designed a new buff with a filter pocket and flexible nose bridge to snug it up there. And a drawstring thing at the back. If it’s the same protection as their other masks but no ear loops to negotiate with a helmet on, that’s a pretty good solution.

**~mikey b** · 10-21-2020, 07:57 PM

I like the sound of that.

**Ted Striker** · 10-21-2020, 08:12 PM

Super happy with my OR masks, and am going to grab the buff as soon as it's available.

**::: :::** · 10-21-2020, 08:15 PM

I’ve been pretty happy with the OR masks as well

**SKIP IN7RO** · 10-21-2020, 08:32 PM

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**altacoup** · 10-21-2020, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by optics

Keeping up my pattern of OR shilling, it looks like they designed a new buff with a filter pocket and flexible nose bridge to snug it up there. And a drawstring thing at the back. If it’s the same protection as their other masks but no ear loops to negotiate with a helmet on, that’s a pretty good solution.

What’s the name of it? Can’t find it on their website

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**optics** · 10-21-2020, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by altacoup

What’s the name of it? Can’t find it on their website

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Looks like they pulled it. Was a preorder item - I think called “essential tube”? (Lol)

**Ted Striker** · 10-21-2020, 10:28 PM

"Essential Lightweight Ubertube Kit"

**Vitamin I** · 10-22-2020, 01:09 AM

Mammoth COO said on Monday:
1) A single-layer buff is not sufficient to comply with Mammoth's mask rules. Need at least a 2-layer buff, or a real mask, etc.
2) The rules in the lift mazes will be enforced by staff---not just the honor system or mob rule.
3) No singles line.
(That long Zoom meeting is at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=705778490038640 )

Before I watched that, I had thought ski areas had been leaning towards letting skiers "self-group themselves" before riding the chair lift, so that lifties/staff could stay away from any interactions with the maze people. But nope, this sounds like lifties will indeed be interacting with maze people.

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**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Todds

A old buff is convenient but It doesn't offer much protection. A modern one with a filter might be an option.

You are on crack. Just sayin'.

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by Vitamin I

Mammoth COO said on Monday:
1) A single-layer buff is not sufficient to comply with Mammoth's mask rules. Need at least a 2-layer buff, or a real mask, etc.
2) The rules in the lift mazes will be enforced by staff---not just the honor system or mob rule.
3) No singles line.
(That long Zoom meeting is at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=705778490038640 )

Before I watched that, I had thought ski areas had been leaning towards letting skiers "self-group themselves" before riding the chair lift, so that lifties/staff could stay away from any interactions with the maze people. But nope, this sounds like lifties will indeed be interacting with maze people.

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I should just keep this on cut and paste all season:

Crack.

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

I should just keep this on cut and paste all season:

Crack.

Crack is actually really fun, BTW. (earmuffs)

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:15 AM

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:17 AM

CRACK IS WHACK. SO IS RESORT COVID POLICIES.

WHACK WHACK. Did you buy insurance? WHACK WHACK.

**MakersTeleMark** · 10-22-2020, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by Vitamin I

Mammoth COO said on Monday:
1) A single-layer buff is not sufficient to comply with Mammoth's mask rules. Need at least a 2-layer buff, or a real mask, etc.
2) The rules in the lift mazes will be enforced by staff---not just the honor system or mob rule.
3) No singles line.
(That long Zoom meeting is at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=705778490038640 )

Before I watched that, I had thought ski areas had been leaning towards letting skiers "self-group themselves" before riding the chair lift, so that lifties/staff could stay away from any interactions with the maze people. But nope, this sounds like lifties will indeed be interacting with maze people.

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Single buffers unite. They can't police us! We gonna fight!

The crack. Smoke it, yo. Otay, let's ski alllll daaay. Gimme a hit, bitch!

**paulster2626** · 10-26-2020, 06:38 AM

As if they're actually expecting staff to lean in close so they can get a good look at the amount of layers your buff has...

**old goat** · 10-26-2020, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by paulster2626

As if they're actually expecting staff to lean in close so they can get a good look at the amount of layers your buff has...

Candle test--if you can blow out a candle through the buff they pull your pass.

**doebedoe** · 10-26-2020, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by old goat

Candle test--if you can blow out a candle through the buff they pull your pass.

Things that will never happen.

Our hills' medical director OK'd 2-layer buffs for on-hill use (lifts, lines, skiing) -- once you're having more extended interactions require something like the OR mask or surgical mask.

**old goat** · 10-26-2020, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by doebedoe

Things that will never happen.

It's a joke

**teledad** · 10-26-2020, 02:22 PM

These look pretty nice (and less fussy than wearing two buffs), although the designs are limited unless you want to buy 50+:

https://www.boathouse.com/products/n...er-2-0-2-layer

**EWG** · 10-26-2020, 04:47 PM

For what it's worth, I've been wearing the adidas mask to exercise for long periods of time. Cheap, comfortable, fit well and have a filter pocket.
https://www.adidas.com/us/face-cover...ck/H08837.html

I just can't figure out how to use earloops with a helmet, however, so I'll plan on using some sort off pull up option. I use an Airhole mask when it's cold and just tuck the top of it under the bottom edge of the goggles. It's great, but it has a hole in it. Need to find one I like without that.

This, along with a number of other things, has me pretty down on the coming season. I don't mind wearing one at all, but it's just illustrative of all the little stuff that needs to go right for us to have a season.

**singlecross** · 10-26-2020, 08:50 PM

I'm going with the "Top Gun" solution by sticking 3M decorating clips on my helmet shell to hold the mask ear straps. I'm also going to blast Kenny Loggins "Danger Zone" out of my Bluetooth speaker in the lifeline.