Proper fit for a wetsuit hood?

[dl348]

Regardless of the size, I'd recommend a hyperstretch hood.

I agree, my wife and I both have hyperstretch hoods too.

 

[BobbyWombat]

What type of hood is this?
Stan

It's a Henderson hyperstretch 3 mm hood. A nice hood, I think.

 

[sandmanz32]

i have a henderson 5/3 hyperstretch hood that its my big *** coconut and neck similar to what you're describing. the loose neck isnt really a problem, it allows ease of movement and comfort. you dont want a hood thats too tight on your head because of equalization problems. as long as its snug on your head, fits close to your face, and a lil free on the neck it sounds like a good fit to me!

 

[plot]

What type of hood is this?

My problem is that my neck is about the same size as my waist. Most hoods that fit my fat head, cause a choking sensation in my neck, so I use a beanie.

Stan

Hyperstretch (by Henderson) is a stretchy neoprene material, so it stretches out a little bit and has some give to it so it's all around more comfortable. It's easier to put on, and feel better than a normal hood once they are on (in my opinion anyways). Henderson sells hyperstretch wetsuits, gloves, hoods, etc... which people love becuase they're generally alot easier to put on then a normal neoprene wetsuit that doesn't have any give to it. All I have is a hood, and I think it's great.

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=5milHyperstretchHood is what I have, but you can get pretty much any thickness.

 

[sparkgirl]

I have a similar question...I tried on a Henderson AquaLock 7/5mm hooded vest...and at first I thought it fit well, but after a few minutes the veins in my forehead started bulging out...I've never worn a hood before but I'm guessing this isn't a good sign?