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opie712

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In the market for a hood which ones do you guys like looking at the whites heat pretty hard tge lds carrys aqualung flex 7/4 dry hood pinnacle seems to have a nice one so many choices
 
If you're looking for warmth, then go with an Otter Bay custom hood. Many of us call them neoprene helmets. They SUCK at the surface, but your head will be warm and cozy underwater.


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I think the waterproof would be to thick IM sure a 7 mm will be plenty thick for my water temps high 40s to low 50s
 
whatever you do, make sure it has a zipper on the back if you plan on being at the surface of open water for any amount of time unless you have a seriously skinny neck. Whites Heat, or the Pinnacle 7mm Merino are my preferred for currently available. Dive Rite used to make a hood that was really nice as well. I think Northeast Scuba still has a big stock of them.
 
Make sure you can try one on before you buy. I bought a Pinnacle 7mm Merino hood online, and it turned out to be the most uncomfortable hood I've ever worn.


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Do you put anything else under your hoods? Like some lavacore layer, or, perhaps, slip another hood on top?
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/teric/

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