Alternatives to the buff - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 06-30-2015, 10:15 AM

I own a pair of buffs and they do work great, but recently my neck has been reacting to it. I'm sure it's the material. Does anyone use a different type face and neck shield that is breathable and light weight? Thanks!

Dave Legacy · 06-30-2015, 10:43 AM

What brand buff do you use? I have one made by Pelagic and one by BuffUSA and they're much different in material and construction. The BuffUSA buff seems to be the far better product of the two.

5-20 · 06-30-2015, 01:11 PM

I recently got a couple of the SA (salt armour) buffs and I like them much better than the original buff. They seem a lot more breathable and cooler.

I'm also starting to really like the HUK line of wear, their long sleeve raglan shirt feels a ton cooler than the other pelagic long sleeve shirt I have. Haven't tried their buff but I'm sure it's excellent.

Rocketfish · 06-30-2015, 01:29 PM

I JUST bought 5 masks from here:

http://www.sateam.company/

so far I used it once and it was fine. I definitely AVOIDED the sunburn to my face which I normally get. there is a code that I used to get 5 masks for 15! not sure if it works still. PM me if you might want the code.

INGRIDSDAD · 06-30-2015, 03:50 PM

Try the Simms, I like it much better than the original buffs.

King Saba · 07-01-2015, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

What brand buff do you use? I have one made by Pelagic and one by BuffUSA and they're much different in material and construction. The BuffUSA buff seems to be the far better product of the two.

I have the original buff. It works pretty well, but it doesn't seem to breathe as well on those hot days.

kjsdad619 · 07-01-2015, 11:35 AM

I have TWO Salt Armour buffs and they are great. They breathe great and protect even better.

Kayak_Bernie · 07-01-2015, 12:15 PM

I bought a new version of the Buff, its called the Buff UVX it has a flared bottom that tucks inside the collar of your shirt, kind of like a turtle neck dickie. It seems much more breathable than my old style , which is just a strait tube, this one fits well and keeps the sun off my face and neck very well.

spudz · 07-01-2015, 03:04 PM

Hoo-Rags work well too!
http://www.hoorag.com/

06-30-2015, 10:15 AM	#1
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Alternatives to the buff I own a pair of buffs and they do work great, but recently my neck has been reacting to it. I'm sure it's the material. Does anyone use a different type face and neck shield that is breathable and light weight? Thanks!

07-01-2015, 11:35 AM	#7
kjsdad619 Just a Salty Sailor Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 193	Salt Armour I have TWO Salt Armour buffs and they are great. They breathe great and protect even better.

07-01-2015, 12:15 PM	#8
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	I bought a new version of the Buff, its called the Buff UVX it has a flared bottom that tucks inside the collar of your shirt, kind of like a turtle neck dickie. It seems much more breathable than my old style , which is just a strait tube, this one fits well and keeps the sun off my face and neck very well. __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

06-30-2015, 10:43 AM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	What brand buff do you use? I have one made by Pelagic and one by BuffUSA and they're much different in material and construction. The BuffUSA buff seems to be the far better product of the two.

06-30-2015, 01:11 PM	#3
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I recently got a couple of the SA (salt armour) buffs and I like them much better than the original buff. They seem a lot more breathable and cooler. I'm also starting to really like the HUK line of wear, their long sleeve raglan shirt feels a ton cooler than the other pelagic long sleeve shirt I have. Haven't tried their buff but I'm sure it's excellent.

06-30-2015, 01:29 PM	#4
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	I JUST bought 5 masks from here: http://www.sateam.company/ so far I used it once and it was fine. I definitely AVOIDED the sunburn to my face which I normally get. there is a code that I used to get 5 masks for 15! not sure if it works still. PM me if you might want the code.

06-30-2015, 03:50 PM	#5
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	Try the Simms, I like it much better than the original buffs.

07-01-2015, 03:04 PM	#9
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	Hoo-Rags work well too! http://www.hoorag.com/