HOODS

diving hoods

The Diving hoods are the most common type of head protection and popular for combating high temperatures underwater. They are intended to avoid contact with stinging elements, like those present at the ends of jellyfish.

This hood leaves the space required for you to carry your diving mask and regulator with ease. Read on to find out much more about dive hoods!

What are diving hoods for?

The diving hoods are used to protect the diver from the cold, since the body loses heat more quickly in water than outdoors, the temperature variation being 28 times faster.

In addition, they serve to avoid, although to a lesser extent, cuts and scrapes caused by softening of the skin, as well as offering the ability to float or sink at will and breathe underwater, with the appropriate extra material.

However, the protection you need will depend directly on the temperature you are in and the amount of time you are diving.

Key points to choose your neoprene diving hood

Below are some key aspects made specifically so that you can correctly select any of the previously presented neoprene diving hoods:

1. You should breathe normally. Otherwise, that is not the correct size for you.
two. try separate the hood from your head by pinching it. If it is too simple and creates a very large air pocket, it is better to choose a smaller size. It is necessary to take into account that out of the water they always fit more than in the water.
3. Make sure the hood fits you snugly. If necessary, you can opt for those that have adjustment straps with velcro closure.
Four. Don''t forget to buy the wrong hood can lead to problems and inconveniences like neck strain and headaches.

How to choose the correct size of the diving hood?

Choosing the right size neoprene diving hood so that it fits perfectly to the full body suit is a great challenge if you are not a professional in this sector. To choose the size in the most precise and simple way, simply, Have a tape measure handy and measure the circumference of your head around your forehead, right in the middle of your eyebrows, and just above your ears.

Once you know your correct measurement in inches or centimeters, you just have to choose a size through the table provided by the manufacturer specific to know exactly what size you will need corresponding to the functionality of said measure, which, range from XS to 3XL. An example of a diving hood size and thickness chart is as follows:

Buy diving hoods

in scubatic we care about your well-being both outside and inside the water, regardless of the storm or the temperature, you will be able to choose products of high quality, price and functionalities for each of your underwater expeditions.
In addition, we offer filters, types, models, sizes, brands, accessories, prices and much more, adapted to your needs.

What are you waiting for to buy your diving hoods? Scubatic is your best option.