Head vs hood

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by soulrider, Mar 28, 2017.

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  1. Mar 28, 2017 #1
    soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    Do surfers have tiny heads? how do you all feel about wetsuit brands vs the size of the hood attached or detached? I've found quicksilver hoods to be closer to large and actually fitting my head vs Xcel which I find on the extremely small side. I'm in the market looking at a new wetsuit in the 5/4 range with an attached hood but don't want it to be wreaking havoc my neck everytime I try to put the hood on because my head is too big. Anyone on Vissla, patagonia, ripcurl, billabong, hyperflex and there relation to hood size?

    And for all the trolls out there: Yes I'm talking about my ***** because I wear my wetsuit upside down, inside out, and backwards.
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 #2
    kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

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    Honestly Soul, I've never heard of anybody having this problem before.

    Usually when the water warms to around 54 here (middle of summer), I will sport a 4/3 chest zip without a hood, and wear a Rip Curl combo hood/Lycra rash guard under the suit...like a convertible.

    Get a wetsuit that fits, find a good fitting hood/vest combo, and in theory you'll be golden.

    Very little to no flushing, but I like my suits with longer necks too
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 #3
    ClemsonSurf

    ClemsonSurf Well-Known Member

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    This has got to be the stupidest thing on the forum today.
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2017 #4
    Barry Cuda

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    I do have problems with hood size as well--most are cut too tight for me. But more importantly, I find most neck lengths of the hood assembly are too short. That is what frequently leads to the neck strain one feels (if you do) after surfing and paddling around for a couple of hours. The short neck length also affects how the headpiece fits, pulling back on it.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2017 #5
    Barry Cuda

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    I think it is brilliant, But I would have expressed it as surfers have pea-brains......
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2017 #6
    kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

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    It's so hard to figure out when we're getting trolled these days
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2017 #7
    soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    Why is this stupid? It's a serious question unlike a lot of the trollbait that happens on this forum. I feel like my entire time on this forum has been dealing with people thinking my questions are stupid.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2017 #8
    soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    I bought two seperate hoods but I really like having the attached hood. Normally if it's warm enough to not have a hood I would switch to a 4/3 anyway.
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2017 #9
    seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

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    7 and 5/8ths braddah
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2017 #10
    kookish

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    I have a 5/4 Rip Curl dawn patrol and out of all the wetsuits I've owned ( only quicksilver and xcel ) rip curcl definitely fits the best. Zipper gets stuck though so I guess that's kind of annoying
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2017 #11
    HelpHelpLetMeOut

    HelpHelpLetMeOut Well-Known Member

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    just today?
     
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  14. Mar 28, 2017 #12
    zagaff3r

    zagaff3r Well-Known Member

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    [​IMG]

    Same-same

    R/justneckbeardthings
     
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  15. Mar 28, 2017 #13
    zagaff3r

    zagaff3r Well-Known Member

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    Are ye Scottish ?
    [video=youtube;IqycJpRdVaY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqycJpRdVaY&sns=em[/video]
     
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  16. Mar 28, 2017 #14
    soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    funny thing is....... Yes. Scottish, Romanian, Native American, and Welsh primarily. big ole neck and head.
     
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  17. Mar 28, 2017 #15
    red dog

    red dog Well-Known Member

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    I wear my ripcurl flashbomb PLUS 4/3 in 45degree water with separate hood! 2 hrs no problem! Only issue is hood makes my jaw ache sometimes, It's xl. Also have flashbomb 5/4 with hood attached when it's 42ish or below! You get what you pay for. I have pantagonia 5/4 r4 way to heavy I've learned! Feels like I'm tied to the board after awhile!
     
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  18. Mar 28, 2017 #16
    archy 2.0

    archy 2.0 Well-Known Member

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    My mushroom tip is quite generous in size. Long neck as well. Never tried to wear my suite on it.
     
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  19. Mar 28, 2017 #17
    soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    this winter i exclusively used a xcel backzip 4/3 with a detached hood. 38 degree water was my lowest day. I do 2 hour sessions when its that frigid but much longer on warm days... I have a 6/5/4 but I just didn't want to wear all the extra weight. when I lived in MA i only used a 6/5/4 and a 3/2 and skipped everything in between and then relocated to FL so no need except the 3/2.. I just want a nice chest zip 5/4 with a hood that fits my big scottish dome. I don't like detached hoods.
     
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  20. Mar 28, 2017 #18
    archy 2.0

    archy 2.0 Well-Known Member

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    Depending on what brand your looking to purchase, i know some companies will custom make a suite to fit your needs or head in this case.
     
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  21. Mar 28, 2017 #19
    red dog

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    cant go wrong with flashbomb in my opinion. didn't get because of flash lining that dries quick. bought the 4/3 because its rated to 45 degree water! if your in fla. I would love the flash lining for multiple, daily sessions! dries very quick! the 5/4 has a hood and fits my
    big melon fine!
     
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  22. Mar 28, 2017 #20
    seldom seen

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    Fkn A Gaff.
     
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