| When we were younger, we all learned that you lose a
considerable amount of heat though your head. In the underwater
environment, that issue still applies. Wearing a hood will give
your head thermal protection from the cold, along with
protection from coral and other sharp objects. Hoods are
available in a variety of thicknesses. Dry suit divers have the
option to wear drysuit hoods, hoods without bibs, while wetsuit
divers prefer hoods with large bibs. These bibs tuck into the
wetsuit and minimize water movement. Other common hoods have
skin-in seals that prevent water movement and vents to allow air
trapped in the hood to escape |
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How to Fit a
Hood |
| In most cases, your hood and
wetsuit size are the same. For women, get the next smaller
size. |
| After you have the hood on,
make sure that it is snug, but that you can swallow.
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| You may have to tuck your
mask skirt inside the leading facial edge of the hood.
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