Latex hood

[BOATS313]

I know that somewhere on the board this question has been asked and answered, but with my slow computer I'll never find it on my own.
I just bought a new dry suit, Viking Extreme w/ attached hood. Should the hood be trimmed and if so how? If not then I either have to dive with a giant bubble on my head or looking like Kenny from South Park(Pulled back or pulled forward). Could I just try folding it under?:hannibal:

 

[Dryglove]

Get with bob3 of this board as he is very knowlegeable and promotes drysuit diving with the latex hood.I have never dived with a drysuit hood so i cant comment on it.

 

[budgy]

I never tried a latex hood sounds interesting. I use a neoprene and I put a hole in the crown to let out the air, I trimmed the edges away to give me good clearance for the mask skirt. Hope that helps

 

[mddolson]

Yes, trim your hood.

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Little red hearts are nice for valentines day.

Lillies and yellow bows are appropriate around Easter.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Seriously now,

Too much hood is a PIA to mess with, not enough leaks.

Put your hood liner on and your hood and mask.
I put my mask under my hood, so when I exhale into the mask,
warm excess air bubble goes into the hood.

In a mirror , with a ball point pen trace around your mask, leaving about 3/4" to 1 inch overlap on the skirt, then taper towards the sides of your mouth,and together just under your lips. (The closer the better) If in doubt leave a little extra, you can always remove some more later.

If bubble head is a problem, you can install a one way purge valve in the top. Similar to a mask purge valve, (available from viking)

Mike D