This is my second purchase of the same vest. I got hundreds of dives on the first before it started to fray. Remained decent insulation throughout. I layered it under a 3 mm (very old and thin) suit.
Recommend using a rash guard underneath -- easier to slip on and off.
Functional and Well Made
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Sandy P.
I dive regularly in tropical 80-82 degree F water. I wear this vest with board shorts on every dive. I start the dives without the hood. If I get chilly toward the end of the dive, I pull the hood up. The vest shows little wear after months of constant use. I agree the length is a mite short, but it's a minor gripe. The quality, good design, and clean look make this vest a winner. When the water gets into the 70s this winter, I'll switch to my Waterproof 3.5mm full suit, which is another grea...t product. I'm 5'10", 42" chest, 195 lbs. with a biggish head, and a Large is a perfect/snug fit. If you're bigger than that I think you'd want a larger size. If you're just a bit smaller than that, I think the Large would still fit well.
The U1 2/5mm Venting Hooded Vest incorporates Waterproofs exclusive, Hood Air Venting System (HAVS) that uses a one-way valve to eliminate annoying air buildup and features a 5mm double layered protection in critical heat loss areas. The hood features a 3mm smooth face seal for added comfort. The 2mm anatomically sculptured under vest adds an extra layer of warmth under your wet suit. All seams are glued and sewn for extra strength and durability. Hooded vest comes in multiple sizes and is black in color. The hooded vest is made from durable nylon 2 neoprene.
This product can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
Shopper
What is the measurement of neck in the size S?
JOSEPH F
I am a large, weigh 205 and the neck fits very comfortably. 8 do a lot of diving and this has been my favorite hood vest combo.
TOMER K
I do not know,
but,if you normaly use medium,in other suits,use small in waterproof wetsuit.
its allways one size less than the one that you where normaly.
Shopper
My chest size is 100cm, 39inches. M size will be good for me according to size chart. However I have bit bigger head. I use L size hood Waterproof H1. What size should I Choose?
Angelo F
I would select the vest that would accommodate your head size first.
Nevada M
I think the M will probably work well for you. I am a 42" chest and the L fits me perfectly, as the size chart says it should. My head is on the bigger side too, so I would assume the vests and hoods are proportionate to each other.
Shopper
Is this for men or for women?
JAMES F
They come in sizes for men and women. My daughter and I bought these for our last trip to the channel islands in CA and absolutely loved them.
YAN G
This is the men's version. Wrong image. Will be changed shortly.
Shopper
Is there a thermal fleece like /polar tech like fabric on the inside of the vest? I believe the pinnacle vest has this type of inner.
THOMAS M
No thermal fleece inside it. It is very comfortable to wear under a wetsuit. I use mine for cave diving and it works superb. The HAVS system really doesn't function well from a horizontal position so be sure to add a few small holes on the back of the head(Below the mask strap) to allow air to escape or it will be rather annoying(Like all hoods).
JAMES F
There is no liner on this hooded vest. It is smooth neoprene like you get on many wetsuits. However, it is very comfortable and fits like a glove.
JAMES J
No.
LYNN S
No. The vest does not have an inner lining. However, the face seal is very effective at limiting water flow into the hood and vest.
MIYUKI S
This does not have a thermal fleece like /polar tech like fabric on the inside. Pinnacle has hooded vests lined with Merino for extra warmth. The Merino lining is also soft and makes the vests more comfortable.
OLIVER P
I wear a large waterproof 7mm wetsuit (with a little room to spare), and an xl 7ml hood (no room to spare). To add warmth, What size hooded vest should I get? Large or XL?
WILLIAM B
I wear a dry suit hood with a wet suit for easy head movement. I don't like the confinement of the full hood. Jersey is not that cold. for you XL hood.