Dive Hood, Gloves & Boots Guide

By Rouge Diver On Mar 12, 2019

Both thermal and abrasion protection are offered by your diving hoods, gloves and boots. The thicker the warmer but you sacrifice dexterity or hearing for warmth so a compromise is best.
1.5mm is fine for the tropics, 3mm where you need a combination of movement and warmth, 5mm for warmth and 7mm for lots of thermal protection whilst diving.
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Fishing boys Ya says 6 years ago

0.5 is the thinnest hood

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WolfGaming FX says 6 years ago

I got stung by FIRE CORAL recently so I definitely need to buy some gloves any suggestions on which one is best for tropical dives and 60° F Or more?

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Sparryax says 6 years ago

Hey! I'm PADI OW certified. I dived in dutch springs PA for a 60' fun dive. I needed a 7mm wetsuit 5mm hood and 5mm glove. Jesus was I cold. My head was fine but my hands, Jesus Christ.

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