Cold Water Diving for Beginners

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Yeah their website is extremely minimalist. I have a K-01 so if you want to save the money I can compare visually and physically

please do.

 

[tokillamurderer]

Yeah their website is extremely minimalist. I have a K-01 so if you want to save the money I can compare visually and physically

You left us hanging :-( how did the comparison turn out? I'm looking at a K01 and a YRVA.

 

[DCN]

We dive with Yrva 8mm hoods. Super toasty in 2-4C waters, extremely comfortable, no jaw fatigue.
Never ever going to use any other hood, they are really, really good.

 

[tokillamurderer]

We dive with Yrva 8mm hoods. Super toasty in 2-4C waters, extremely comfortable, no jaw fatigue.
Never ever going to use any other hood, they are really, really good.

Excellent, thank you for the review! How is the fit with them? I found a sizing chart for the 5mm hoods that says 24" is XL and 25" is XXL. My head measures 24 5/8". Would you think I should get an XL or an XXL? Thanks again!

 

[SouthernSharktoothDiver]

@tokillamurderer I dive a 7mm semidry and a 3mm hood in 50-60 degree water, and I'd definitely recommend going to a shop to try such things on if you can. Worth paying a bit extra to wear it and make sure you like how it fits before you buy. Also, I'd go with the XXL in your case, if you're intent on buying online. They fit snug even when sized correctly, so I think you'd be fine from that angle, and if it fits too tight it can be rather uncomfortable.

 

[tokillamurderer]

@tokillamurderer I dive a 7mm semidry and a 3mm hood in 50-60 degree water, and I'd definitely recommend going to a shop to try such things on if you can. Worth paying a bit extra to wear it and make sure you like how it fits before you buy. Also, I'd go with the XXL in your case, if you're intent on buying online. They fit snug even when sized correctly, so I think you'd be fine from that angle, and if it fits too tight it can be rather uncomfortable.

Thanks for the info. I agree with trying things on first, which is always what I do. However, there are very limited shops near me, and none carry this hood, which is why I'm doing as much homework as I can before I buy online.

 

[SouthernSharktoothDiver]

Fair. Depending on return policy, I would order both sizes, then send back whichever one didn't fit, but if it's truly one and done, I'd go with the larger of the two. As I said, they fit snug enough I don't think a few fractions of an inch will matter.

 

[tokillamurderer]

Fair. Depending on return policy, I would order both sizes, then send back whichever one didn't fit, but if it's truly one and done, I'd go with the larger of the two. As I said, they fit snug enough I don't think a few fractions of an inch will matter.

Thanks again. The shop I'm ordering from is fully willing to work with me on sending it back for the correct one if it doesn't fit the first time.