Do I need a hood?

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by Theegreeneroom, May 1, 2009.

  1. Theegreeneroom

    Theegreeneroom Active Member

    25
    Nov 1, 2007
    surf tommrow in long island, i have a really good drylock xcel 4/3 btu has no hood, i know boots and gloves are deffinitly gonna happen but im lookng for some opinions on if i should wear a hood or not?
     
  2. jay cagney

    jay cagney Well-Known Member

    207
    Oct 26, 2007
    nah i haven't been wearing one in jersey for over a month. gets a little chilly if you have to duck dive a couple times in a row but besides that its fine
     

  3. latedrop

    latedrop Well-Known Member

    63
    Aug 2, 2008
    agreed, should be doable without the hood. depends on your tolerance for ice cream headaches - after duckdiving a couple in a row may get a bit cold, but again should be a go even without the hood :)
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2009
  4. isurfahotline

    isurfahotline New Member

    1
    May 1, 2009
    hey, where you goin out at? I was trying to def. make it out tomorow morning/afternoon before work or sunday...I don't know many people who surf here, so i'd definitly like to paddle out with someone...haha havnt been out yet this year...
     
  5. acs

    acs Member

    9
    Mar 23, 2009
    well i acculy went out on friday and i didnt have a hood or gloves and i had a 3/2 and i lasted about like 1 and a half then i got gloves ....i surfed at manasquan
     
  6. matt khazzam

    matt khazzam New Member

    1
    May 11, 2009
    Im looking to surf in lido beach, in long beach, Long Island. I have A 3/2 without any bootys or gloves or a hood... How long should I wait to go, because forecasts say 53 degree water
     
  7. Wetsuiter

    Wetsuiter Active Member

    30
    Jan 30, 2009
    Take the hood. Better to have it and NOT need it then realize your getting head freeze.