Tis the season here in Colorado for our "Open Water Weekends." We have our students do their open waters ( for many levels and specialties) at a local resevoir that is niow about 64 degrees F at the surface and 60ish at 25 feet. With time those numbers will rise to the high 60's, but no higher. Most of our students will be in a 7 mil farmer Jane/John wet suit with top. Some have full foot fins, others boots. The issue- to hood or not to hood? Its an option for students, but should we require them? I wear a hood because I am in the water for several hours each day, but by August I won't use it. Any opinions or experiences to share?
DivemasterDennis
DivemasterDennis