Surf hoods protect you from the cold by retaining body heat, allowing you to stay comfortable in the water during your winter surfing sessions.
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Why wear a neoprene hood while surfing?
The head is one of the main areas of heat loss in the body. When the water temperature drops, a neoprene hood significantly reduces this heat loss and immediately improves comfort during sessions.
Since 1976, we have found that adding a hood is often the accessory that makes the biggest difference during winter sessions. Many surfers prefer to add a hood rather than significantly increase the thickness of their neoprene wetsuit.
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At what temperature should you use a hood?
Most practitioners start using a surf hood when the water drops below 12°C. Below 10°C, it often becomes essential to maintain a good level of comfort and fully enjoy the session.
The most cold-sensitive surfers can also use it as early as autumn to anticipate the first drops in temperature.
An ideal complement to the neoprene wetsuit
A hood works in conjunction with a Men's Wetsuit, a Women's Wetsuit, or a Children's Wetsuit suited to the conditions encountered.
Combining several pieces of equipment helps better distribute thermal protection and avoid the cold sensations that often arise during long winter sessions.
Essential accessories for winter surfing
Practitioners who surf year-round generally pair their hood with Neoprene Booties and Neoprene Gloves. These accessories help protect the body's extremities, which are particularly sensitive to the cold.
This combination of equipment often allows for significantly extending the time spent in the water and improving overall comfort throughout the session.
What thickness to choose?
Hoods generally come in thicknesses between 2 mm and 5 mm depending on the usage conditions. Thinner models are suitable for cool waters, while thicker ones are intended for winter conditions and the coldest temperatures.
The choice mainly depends on the water temperature, the duration of the sessions, and your personal sensitivity to the cold.
Maintaining your neoprene hood
Like all neoprene equipment, a hood should be rinsed with fresh water after each use to remove salt and impurities.
Using Neoprene Care products also helps preserve the material's flexibility and increase its lifespan season after season.
HawaiiSurf expertise since 1976
For fifty years, HawaiiSurf has been supporting action sports enthusiasts in the most varied conditions. Our selection of neoprene hoods includes models suited to the demands of surfers, bodyboarders, and cold water sports enthusiasts.
Whether you're looking for a winter surf hood, a cold water hood, a men's neoprene hood, a women's neoprene hood, or simply the best surf hood for your winter sessions, we always prioritize comfortable, high-performance, and durable models.
FAQ
Neoprene Hoods
What is a neoprene hood used for?
What is a neoprene hood used for?
A neoprene hood limits heat loss at the head and greatly improves comfort during cold water sessions.
At what temperature should you wear a hood?
At what temperature should you wear a hood?
Most practitioners start using a hood when the water drops below 12°C. Below 10°C, it often becomes essential.
What thickness of hood should you choose?
What thickness of hood should you choose?
- 2 mm : cool waters
- 3 mm : moderate autumn and winter
- 5 mm : winter conditions and very cold water
Is a hood useful with a 5/4 mm wetsuit?
Is a hood useful with a 5/4 mm wetsuit?
Yes. Even with a thick wetsuit, the head remains an important area for heat loss. A hood significantly improves overall comfort.
What accessories to pair with a hood?
What accessories to pair with a hood?
Neoprene Booties and Neoprene Gloves perfectly complete the gear for winter sessions.
How to maintain a neoprene hood?
How to maintain a neoprene hood?
Rinse it with clear water after each use, let it dry in the shade, and use Neoprene Care products to maintain its flexibility and performance.