Airhole Airhood Polar Fleece Hooded Balaclava — Black
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The Airhood Polar Fleece is built for cold, stormy days when full coverage and warmth are essential. Combining a relaxed-fit hood with our Airtube Ergo neck gaiter, this piece delivers full protection from head to chest. Made from cozy, moisture-resistant Polar Fleece, it repels snow while trapping heat—keeping you dry, warm, and protected even when the weather turns.
The ergonomic shape sits comfortably over your face, while the patented Airhole allows breath to escape—preventing condensation and foggy goggles.
The Airhood is our hooded balaclava for snowboarding and skiing, and the relaxed-fit hood goes on over your helmet. Pick your mouth: the Original has one small oval hole, held open by a moulded silicone ring; Laser has small laser-cut holes across the face panel. Either way your breath goes out instead of up into your goggles.
On our warmth scale Polar Fleece is a Cold days fabric, for roughly −5 to −15°C.
The Original comes in S/M (heads 50–55 cm) and M/L (55–60 cm); Laser is one size, 50–60 cm.
Airhole Airhood Polar Fleece Hooded Balaclava — Black
Head size
S/M–OS · 50–60 cm
Head circumference, cm
Mouth
Original or Laser
Silicone Airhole or laser micro-airholes
Fabric
Polar Fleece
Style
Hood + Airtube Ergo
Head-to-chest coverage
Original or Laser
Pick the moulded silicone Airhole or laser micro Airholes. Both let warm breath out instead of up into your goggles.
Fed up with wet, frozen masks in the backcountry, Canadian pro snowboarders Chris Brown and Kale Stephens took to Kale's grandma's old sewing machine and cut up worn-out jackets until the fit was right. The result was the patented Airhole Breath Hole. Today it's worn by our global team, from Terje Haakonsen and Roope Rautiainen to Yuto Miyamura.
Fabric and construction
- Fabric
- Polar Fleece
- Mouth
- Original or Laser
- Style
- Hood + Airtube Ergo
- Features
- Moisture-resistant polar fleece, relaxed-fit hood
- Labels
- AIRHOLE hem label and diamond tab
Technical specifications
- Head size
- S/M 50–55 cm, M/L 55–60 cm, OS 50–60 cm
- Colourways
- 3
Size guide
| S/M | M/L | O/S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouth | Silicone | Silicone | Laser |
| Head size | 50 – 55 cm | 55 – 60 cm | 50 – 60 cm |
| Nose to mouth | 5.5 cm | 6 cm | — |
| Recommended for | Women and kids | Men | Everyone |
Head size: measure around the fullest part of your head.
Nose to mouth: measure from the middle of the bridge of your nose to the middle of your mouth.
Fits over my helmet like a glove moves well when I turn my head doesn’t get iced up in a storm breathes better than any other facemask totally love it
Review for Airhole Airhood Laser Polar Fleece
I went on a 2 day snowboard trip and did not get wet or cold with it on.
Review for Airhole Airhood Polar Fleece
This fit as advertised....fits under my snowboard helmet....and will be a great addition to the slopes this year!
Review for Airhole Airhood Polar Fleece
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the fabric. Warmest to lightest:
- Coldest days, -10 to -25°C (14 to -13°F): Polartec® Shearling Fleece, 10K Softshell
- Cold days, -5 to -15°C (23 to 5°F): Polar Fleece, Milk Fleece, Polartec® Power Dry
- Everyday, 0 to -10°C (32 to 14°F): Microfleece, Drytech, Waffle Fleece, Polartec® 100, Merino
- Warmer days and hiking, +5 to -5°C (41 to 23°F): Drylite, Hyper Hole
Riding at -20°C and below, or in big wind? Go Shearling or Softshell.
Yes. The hinged balaclavas have a shaped face panel that sits flat under a helmet without bunching, and folds down when you need to eat, drink or breathe. Airtubes pull up over your face and stay put under a helmet and goggles. Riding an Airhood with a helmet? Pick the Helmet Fit version.
That's what the Airhole is for. Warm breath goes out through the mouth opening instead of up into your goggles, so your lenses stay clearer and the mask doesn't turn clammy. The Laser styles do the same job through laser-cut micro-airholes.
Free shipping on orders over $70 in North America. US prices include all duties and taxes, so there is nothing extra to pay at the door.
Full-priced items can be returned within 14 business days, unused and in the original packaging with your receipt. Sale items are final sale. Email info@endeavordesigninc.com to start a return.
Two sizes, S/M and M/L. Check the balaclava size guide to find yours.
Fits over my helmet like a glove moves well when I turn my head doesn’t get iced up in a storm breathes better than any other facemask totally love it
Thanks Rome! Love hearing this. Hope the Airhood Laser Polar Fleece gives you plenty of good days.
– Max, Endeavor Design
The hood feels good and is well made. I would prefer that the top was made of thinner material to fit underneath the helmet better. Good for cold day in the NE!
Thanks Dan for the review and the honest feedback on the Airhood Polar Fleece. We read every comment and it helps us make the next one better. If anything's not right, email us at info@endeavordesigninc.com.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Works pretty well, but would have a better fit with a helmet on underneath. The second face layer falls down covering the breathing hole
Thanks Marci! Glad the Airhood Polar Fleece is mostly hitting the mark. Always open to ideas on how to make it better, so drop us a line at info@endeavordesigninc.com anytime.
– Max, Endeavor Design
The quality like all Airhole products is top notch. It’s warm, durable and obviously the patented Airhole keeps the gogs fog free. The only issue I have is the mask part fits really tight on my face. But that might be due to the helmet I have. Once I get a new helmet next season I hope that resolves the only issue. Keep the kickass products rollin’! Maybe think of using some biodegradable material for packaging;)
Thanks Stuart for the review and the honest feedback on the Airhood Polar Fleece. We read every comment and it helps us make the next one better. If anything's not right, email us at info@endeavordesigninc.com.
– Max, Endeavor Design
The product itself is great. I love it. Would have loved to be able to track my item more precisely and/or to chat with a representative when needed. At one point I wanted to cancel my order, but couldn't. (Since it took more time than advertised on the website).
Matthias, glad you love the Airhood. You're right about tracking and communication; not being able to reach someone or cancel when it ran late isn't good enough. Thanks for the feedback, and email info@endeavordesigninc.com anytime.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Will be sufficient for winter use. Does not include any instructions.
Thanks Richard-Scott for the review and the honest feedback on the Airhood Polar Fleece. We read every comment and it helps us make the next one better. If anything's not right, email us at info@endeavordesigninc.com.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Will do the trick but no instructions included to explain how to properly use the balaclava. Seems very large. Don’t think it will be very useful on those very cold winter days.
Richard-Scott, thanks for the feedback, and fair point on the missing instructions. If the Airhood Junior feels too big, email info@endeavordesigninc.com and we'll help with sizing and how to wear it.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Will do the trick but no instructions included to explain how to properly use the balaclava. Seems very large. Don’t think it will be very useful on those very cold winter days.
Richard-Scott, thanks for the feedback. You're right that it should come with clear instructions on how to wear it, and I'll pass that on. Email info@endeavordesigninc.com and we'll walk you through the fit or help if it's too big.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Le nez au grand vent ne représente plus de risque d’engelure!
Thanks Johanne for the review. Glad the Airhood Polar Fleece is delivering. See you out there.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Airhood Combo | Polar + Drytech
Thanks Andrew! Love hearing this. Hope the Airhood Polar Fleece gives you plenty of good days.
– Max, Endeavor Design
It is a nice mask but I can’t wear it with my helmet as it is too bulky to fit in it... I will look at other Airhole products .... but I can’t really send something like this back.
Steve, thanks for letting us know. The Airhood is too bulky to fit under your helmet, which makes it hard to use on the hill. Email info@endeavordesigninc.com and we'll help you find an Airhole piece that works with your helmet.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Just want I needed. My face freezes so
Easy in the Alberta cold. I’ve already used these since arrived an I’m 100. Satisfied.
Thanks Heidi for taking the time. Great to hear the mask is dialed. Have a good season.
– Max, Endeavor Design
My mask shipped to my house within 2 days!
Very high quality and really love how it is adjustable
I wore in under my helmet with no problems
I went on a 2 day snowboard trip and did not get wet or cold with it on.
I got tons of compliments on it as well
Thanks Taylor! Really appreciate it. Reviews like this keep a rider-owned brand going.
– Max, Endeavor Design
This fit as advertised....fits under my snowboard helmet....and will be a great addition to the slopes this year!
Thanks Jordan for taking the time. Great to hear the mask is dialed. Have a good season.
– Max, Endeavor Design
The large is a little too tight and it doesn’t fit over a helmet it’s OK for a neck warmer
Billy, thanks for the feedback. Sorry the large is snug and doesn't fit over your helmet. Email info@endeavordesigninc.com and we'll help you find a size or style that fits better.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Airhood Combo | Polar + Drytech
Thanks Kyle! Love hearing this. Hope the Airhood Polar Fleece gives you plenty of good days.
– Max, Endeavor Design
I love this face mask, it’s warm and makes me feel like a snow ninja
Thanks Ryan! Love hearing this. Hope the Airhood Polar Fleece gives you plenty of good days.
– Max, Endeavor Design
I really liked this face mask except for one thing. The neck at the bottom is very loose and would push up and out over my jacket. I think a draw-string of some kind to make it more secure would be a great addition to this already good face mask.
Damian, thanks for the feedback. Glad you like the Airhood, and the loose neck pushing out over your jacket is a fair point. We'll pass along the drawstring idea. Please email info@endeavordesigninc.com anytime.
– Max, Endeavor Design
Pretty efficient hood! Doesn't seem to work with glasses instead of googles though :)
Thanks Joel for the review and the honest feedback on the Airhood Polar Fleece. We read every comment and it helps us make the next one better. If anything's not right, email us at info@endeavordesigninc.com.
– Max, Endeavor Design