Hoods
Your body loses a significant amount of heat through your head, so a hood is required when diving in cold water. Hoods are made of the same neoprene used to manufacture wetsuits, and are available in several styles.
Most hoods have an attached bib that you tuck underneath your wetsuit. This helps protect your neck from the cold water, and also reduces water flow into the wetsuit.
If you also require additional torso insulation you may want to wear a hooded vest. Most hooded vests are designed to be worn underneath a wetsuit, and are popular with cold water divers who wear single-piece wetsuits.
When selecting a hood, choose one that's snug but comfortable. Avoid hoods that are uncomfortable, restrict blood circulation, make breathing difficult, or prevent neck movement.
Most hoods have an attached bib that you tuck underneath your wetsuit. This helps protect your neck from the cold water, and also reduces water flow into the wetsuit.
If you also require additional torso insulation you may want to wear a hooded vest. Most hooded vests are designed to be worn underneath a wetsuit, and are popular with cold water divers who wear single-piece wetsuits.
When selecting a hood, choose one that's snug but comfortable. Avoid hoods that are uncomfortable, restrict blood circulation, make breathing difficult, or prevent neck movement.
