Brian Huff
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I usually get the mask/hood fitted perfectly before entering the water.
I'm sure I will too as I progress. Being the first time I had used a hood, my understanding of a perfect fit was limited.
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I usually get the mask/hood fitted perfectly before entering the water.
Reading this thread further, I have to admit that I'm glad I live in Florida. No need for a hood or exposure protection for the most part.
You might find that your hood needs trimming. I have had to do that a couple of times to prevent the mask &hood interfering with each other.The full hood and gloves really made a difference.
Was a little difficult to get the mask/hood/face sealed and comfortable, flooded my mask a few times getting it right.
Was able to descend to 50' in about 60 degree water without the dreaded brain freeze, so that's a win.
The full hood constrained my head movements some. Found it more difficult to look left/right/down, so that was a downside.
Conclusion is, I might just be a warm water diver in the future
Thanks for the suggestions all, issue solved.
You might find that your hood needs trimming. I have had to do that a couple of times to prevent the mask &hood interfering with each other.
...Mine was coming down too low which is why I was flooding, had to adjust and pull back, etc to get it right...
After you adjusted and pulled the hood back, did it creep back down and break the seal of your mask again?
Marie13, I've been looking at waterproof dive hoods, heard nothing but good things so far, just wondering on the fit I'm sorta in between size in your option if I go with the larger size do you think it will still be snug enough around the face?Waterproof brand hoods are all I’ll use.
If that helps there is a size guide on these page.Marie13, I've been looking at waterproof dive hoods, heard nothing but good things so far, just wondering on the fit I'm sorta in between size in your option if I go with the larger size do you think it will still be snug enough around the face?