It's novel and definitely makes you easier to find. I went with this color because it seemed more lush than the others. I was not disappointed on receiving it.

There were some negatives and I almost gave it 3 stars. It's not neoprene so the wind on a lift cuts right through it. For lifts, when wearing a buff or fleece face cover, i can stick my lower face behind the jacket top to cut the wind. The beard prevents that. In the other end, at the bottom of the lift it's really hot and it's hard to dump heat quickly. In terms of using a camelbak, I have made splits in neoprene balaclavas. I did the same with the mouth opening. However, w/ all the hair, it was too hard to find where to slip the nozzle in.

Let's be honest. We bought this mostly for the novelty. But I honestly didn't expect this mask to perform as well as it did. I bought this for the winter months riding side by sides. In 35 degree weather, trail riding from 5-15mph the mask works amazingly. What I didn't expect was the wind resistance and the warmth of the mask at 50mph the same day. Keep in mind I'm in a UTV. I did have the beard come up level with my chin a few times going so fast but never covered my eyes. Super happy with the mask I definitely recommend and would buy again

IMPORTANT NOTICE: People complain about the strap. Well I didn't know before buying but the mask straps around the top/back of your head and keeps your ears warm. I also had a beanie on and had to take them both of for a few minutes at a time to cool down. If you were to use this with a helmet im sure the straps would slide but no problem with a beanie

Up front - I did not purchase this for skiing, I purchased it to complete a running costume. The Santa beard was sold out, so I went with this one, for more of a grizzled santa look.

During use it can help to breathe in the mouth and out the nose, to avoid moisture buildup in the mouth area - this can also help to avoid breathing in the beard fibers into your nose. I also had to snip the nose hole a bit bigger for my large nose to properly fit the mask. Something to keep in mind, is that it completely covers your nose - it's hard to see in the pictures, and probably doesn't matter with a pair of ski goggles, but with a pair of sunglasses it looks "less real".

It will definitely keep your face warm in cold weather, and if you're running in it, will make your face sweat.

Results from spectators were mostly positive - yielding "yeti", "chewbacca", "santa", "i'm terrified of that", and plenty of laughing.

no really, people stopped my husband all ski trip to ask about this one. and it kept his face comfy and cozy

Great, great and again great!
Used it on Sugarloaf and the skiing experience was different! I just loved this! With helmet and goggles, your face just disappears. I had to start talking to someone I knew because I was looking at them from 3feet away and she couldn't recognize who I was!
I did scare a little kid which was giggling and fooling around but once he noticed me he froze. Walked back to his dad and held his leg for dear life as I was approaching!
All my friends loved it! It does the job of keeping you warm too. Mindful of all people that already have a beard - like I do - that this does fit fine, but I suspect that it would be even better for shaved faces. I didn't have a problem though.
Go for it - it is a great product!!
...yeah, the price sucks, I'd wanted it cheaper too, but you get what you pay for.