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Brand: Pinnacle

Located in: Exposure Protection, Hoods

The Merino Lined Hood is the warmest hood available, and will keep a diver's head warm and comfortable in even the most severe watertemperatures. Constructed from 7mm titanium lined neoprene throughout the head and neck areas, with Pinnacles patented Merino liningthroughout. Merino lining adds up to 35% more thermal efficiency then standard neoprene rubber alone. Merion also does not promote the growth of bacteria, making it hygienic and reduces odor. The hood is equipped with a 3mm face seal with smooth skin seal can be trimmed to custom fit the face mask seal. Hood has an automatic vent that allows air to escape as necessary from the top of the hoodwhile restricting water to re-enter. .Donning and doffing are made easy with the gusseted rear zipper.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(4), Warm(3)

Best Uses:

Cold water(4)

Diving Type:

Drift diving(4), Night diving(3), Open water diving(4), Wreck diving(4)

Easy on-off and still a good fit

By None

from IL on 2/24/2011

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Durable, Good Fit, Warm

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pinnacle Pinnacle 7mm Merino Lined Zippered Hood:

The zipper makes donning and removal a snap while still providing a snug fit.

Great product

By EHM

from Montreal, Canada on 7/5/2010

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Pros:

Durable, Good Fit, Prevents Water Movement, Warm

Best Uses:

Cold Water

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pinnacle Pinnacle 7mm Merino Lined Zippered Hood:

Once you have the right size, this product is perfect. Very confortable and warm. Initially went with Pinnacle chart (L) but exchanged it for an XL.

A few problems

By SCUBA SAR Matt

from Marquette, MI on 4/19/2010

Sizing:

Feels half size too big

Pros:

Durable

Cons:

Poor Fit

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Recreation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Diving Type:

Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pinnacle Pinnacle 7mm Merino Lined Zippered Hood:

Well made Pinnacle product but has a few design flaws. First, while the zipper may help with fit, it's one more place for water to leak through the neck seal. I've never had an issue donning a standard hood, so the zipper is only a drawback. Also, the skirt really is a few inches too short. With any substantial head movement it pulls out from the wetsuit and allows water movement down your back. The hood itself is definitely warm with the merino wool, but the neck seal issues pretty much invalidate that. Overall a good product in thought, but the design flaws really hold it back from adequate cold water performance. Go with something else until they redesign this one.

Warm on the Head, but Cold on the Back

By Jay

from San Clemente, CA on 9/23/2009

Sizing:

Feels true to size

Pros:

Durable, Warm

Cons:

Insufficient Bib

Best Uses:

Cold Water, Extreme Depths, Recreation

Describe Yourself:

Advanced Diver

Diving Type:

Cave Diving, Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pinnacle Pinnacle 7mm Merino Lined Zippered Hood:

I purchased this product to go with my Pinnacle wetsuit. Fits well on the head but the bib seems too short in the back. Once you look down enough times the bib tends to pop out of the back of the suit. This let's cold water shoot down the back.

Make the bib 2" longer in the back and you have the perfect product.

I would recommend this if you have a high neckline on your wetsuit OR a really short neck.

Customer Reviews about the Pinnacle 7mm Merino Lined Zippered Hood at Leisure Pro