New hood

jluttichau · December 28th, 2005, 12:52 PM

Hi,

I'm looking for a new hood now that the water is getting colder, I'm currently using the hood that came with my Otter suit and it's not very good to say the least. I've thought about ordering one from wetwear but from what I hear it takes ages for them to make it and deliver it, an alternative would be polarbears, who also uses rubatex neoprene, but I don't like the model they sell.

Any suggestions?

Cheers
Jonas

elmisilhumano · December 28th, 2005, 01:08 PM

Check this http://www.waterproof.se/accessories.php
Waterproof Hydra 5/7 is the best hood I´ve ever tried.
Sizing is quite big so I have to use Small- with other hoods my size is Medium.

M.

***ericfine50*** · December 28th, 2005, 01:43 PM

I use Otter Bay - They are out of San Francisco, CA. Excellent hoods. I have a 7mm, but they make a 12mm. Thinking of going to that next year.

Good Luck
Eric

Divingniknaks · December 28th, 2005, 03:34 PM

You didn't say what thickness you wanted / needed but how about these ?

http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=53

Cheers

vid · December 28th, 2005, 04:25 PM

on a certain site, i found reference to "commercial grade nitrogen blown neoprene".

wtf is that?

vid

***ericfine50*** · December 28th, 2005, 04:28 PM

G-231 or Rubatex is a higher quality/grade of neoprene. It will stand up better over the long term. The hood may cost a little more when you buy it, but it will keep you warmer longer.

jluttichau · December 28th, 2005, 04:35 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

You didn't say what thickness you wanted / needed but how about these ?

http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=53

I'm not sure what i wan't or need..

Are the hoods you sell any good? Are they made from rubatex?

Cheers
Jonas

jluttichau · December 28th, 2005, 04:36 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

G-231 or Rubatex is a higher quality/grade of neoprene. It will stand up better over the long term. The hood may cost a little more when you buy it, but it will keep you warmer longer.

Are the otter bay ones made from rubatex?

Cheers
Jonas

***ericfine50*** · December 28th, 2005, 04:55 PM

Yes they are.

rjack · December 28th, 2005, 04:56 PM

I have a 12mm Otter Bay. It has kept more heat in than just about any other item (argon, undergarment, long underwear, etc.).

Initially it feels like a head cast, but it stretchs out and gets more comfortable after a couple of dives (3 or so).

Here's Otter Bay's site: http://otterbaysuits.com/

Richard

December 28th, 2005, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	New hood Hi, I'm looking for a new hood now that the water is getting colder, I'm currently using the hood that came with my Otter suit and it's not very good to say the least. I've thought about ordering one from wetwear but from what I hear it takes ages for them to make it and deliver it, an alternative would be polarbears, who also uses rubatex neoprene, but I don't like the model they sell. Any suggestions? Cheers Jonas

December 28th, 2005, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
elmisilhumano(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 3	Check this http://www.waterproof.se/accessories.php Waterproof Hydra 5/7 is the best hood I´ve ever tried. Sizing is quite big so I have to use Small- with other hoods my size is Medium. M. Last edited by elmisilhumano; December 28th, 2005 at 01:10 PM.

December 28th, 2005, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	You didn't say what thickness you wanted / needed but how about these ? http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=53 Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

December 28th, 2005, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 353	uhhh? on a certain site, i found reference to "commercial grade nitrogen blown neoprene". wtf is that? vid

December 28th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	I use Otter Bay - They are out of San Francisco, CA. Excellent hoods. I have a 7mm, but they make a 12mm. Thinking of going to that next year. Good Luck Eric

December 28th, 2005, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	G-231 or Rubatex is a higher quality/grade of neoprene. It will stand up better over the long term. The hood may cost a little more when you buy it, but it will keep you warmer longer.

December 28th, 2005, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) You didn't say what thickness you wanted / needed but how about these ? http://www.divingniknaks.com/products.php?cat=53 I'm not sure what i wan't or need.. Are the hoods you sell any good? Are they made from rubatex? Cheers Jonas

December 28th, 2005, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) G-231 or Rubatex is a higher quality/grade of neoprene. It will stand up better over the long term. The hood may cost a little more when you buy it, but it will keep you warmer longer. Are the otter bay ones made from rubatex? Cheers Jonas

December 28th, 2005, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
*ericfine50* (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Yes they are.

December 28th, 2005, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
rjack(Offline) wet behind the ears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 860	I have a 12mm Otter Bay. It has kept more heat in than just about any other item (argon, undergarment, long underwear, etc.). Initially it feels like a head cast, but it stretchs out and gets more comfortable after a couple of dives (3 or so). Here's Otter Bay's site: http://otterbaysuits.com/ Richard