Diver below 83
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Looking to grab my first hood to go with my suit. Looking for 3mm. Don’t think I need the vested hood. What are you guys liking for a standard 3mil hood?
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The K01 hood is the only one I can tolerate.
Waterproof
Whatever fits my head...they are all cut differently.
You really need to try them on unless you're not too particular. Get something with a good size bib front and back for it to stay tucked. I do like skin in for colder water. I have a 5mm Bare Elastek hood that I really love. It stretches to don and doff easily. Keeps me warm in NE water. In fact, I liked it so much I tried to get an Elastek suit in my size... That's another story.
One thing about a vested hood is that you don't have to fuss with tucking in the bib. And it will keep you warmer. If you get too warm, just let a little water in. Build your wetsuit collection with layers. You'll be happy with more options.
One thing about a vested hood is that you don't have to fuss with tucking in the bib. And it will keep you warmer. If you get too warm, just let a little water in. Build your wetsuit collection with layers. You'll be happy with more options.
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Diver below 83
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All my diving is either here in south Florida or further southern warm water locations. Even in winter here a 3m seems to be more than enough. My wetsuit is the deep6 3mil which evidently is warmer than other 3mil. So my worry of using a vested hood is that I’d then be way too warm.
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Diver below 83
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https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-1...SK04EJFYMV1GXBXBT&refRID=HDNSK04EJFYMV1GXBXBT
I was actually looking at their H1 5/7 since they offer it in the hi viz orange which would match the deep 6 suit nicely but I’m worried it might be too hot/thick
You can always put it on/take it off at the water's edge.
With most gear that one wears, good fit is the key.
-Z
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