9mm Santi hood. came with my drysuit
Cold water drysuit hood
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I was a long-time Viking guy, so I u=was used to having a dry/warm head. I moved to a SANTI suit a few years ago, and one of the things I dreaded was going back to a wet hood... I couldn't have been more wrong.
Most of the time, I wear their 9mm hood... It's comfy and very warm. I also have a 5mm that a wear once in a while.
I have a friend who uses a 10mm Waterproof hood and he is very happy with that as well.
With all these things, the fit is the most critical factor. The thicker hoods are, well, thick, so if their putting pressure on the jaw or something, it's going to be uncomfortable. If you can stand the looks, try one one and wear it around the shop for while to make sure it fits properly..
Most of the time, I wear their 9mm hood... It's comfy and very warm. I also have a 5mm that a wear once in a while.
I have a friend who uses a 10mm Waterproof hood and he is very happy with that as well.
With all these things, the fit is the most critical factor. The thicker hoods are, well, thick, so if their putting pressure on the jaw or something, it's going to be uncomfortable. If you can stand the looks, try one one and wear it around the shop for while to make sure it fits properly..
I use the Santi 9mm hood and love it, I've heard great things about the Waterproof hood as well and around here (Massachusetts), it seems like most people I know swear by one or the other.
I have been using the Waterproof 10mm with good results. Many of my buddies are using the Otter Bay custom hoods and they have been pleased with them as well. Water temps in the Great Lakes are typically in the low 40°F range.
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Another vote for Waterproof. I have a 10 mil for winter diving, and a 7 mil half a size larger for the rest of the year. Really happy with both.
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I use a Santi 9mm hood, it's warm. When it dies I'll buy a waterproof 5/10 as I've heard great things about them, and they have a size that will fit my circus freakishly small head.
Anyone try the DUI 11mm hood?
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