Maxpcf
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I like to wear my hood on my head
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Let me be diplomatic and just say that that depends on whether or not you want full performance from our hood. Just like a wetsuit, the slacker the hood is, the more water will circulate under it and increase your heat loss.
If you want maximum performance from your hood, it should be snug, to the limit of discomfort.
Been diving in 60 degree water for the past 2 weeks. I’d never used a hood before. All I can say is, I have not seen anyone complain their hood is too thick, so in general get as thick as you can. Bib does make a difference, if you are using a wetsuit I would certainly recommend one.
They do take a bit of getting used to, the first dive will be awful and you will feel very restricted. After this you will be fine.
As for mask and reg restriction, not had any issue.
Just to add to my knowledge, and since I omitted it before, are there different ideas on using a beanie, which would seem to fit the ticket if I was looking for a little added head warmth?
While that might be true I can guarantee that, if thinner hoods provided sufficient insulation, most divers would switch to them. They only go for the thick hoods due to temperatures - the thicker the hood the harder movement becomes.Been diving in 60 degree water for the past 2 weeks. I’d never used a hood before. All I can say is, I have not seen anyone complain their hood is too thick, so in general get as thick as you can. Bib does make a difference, if you are using a wetsuit I would certainly recommend one.
They do take a bit of getting used to, the first dive will be awful and you will feel very restricted. After this you will be fine.
As for mask and reg restriction, not had any issue.
That's not "to the limit of discomfort". It's quite a bit beyond the limit.if the fit is such that it hurts your lower jaw and mouth area so bad you cant dive anyways then where is the loss???
That's not "to the limit of discomfort". It's quite a bit beyond the limit.