Hood for Red Sea in January?

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

In article <43afd316$1_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com>,
Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?

Yes. I found a thin hood was excellent for night dives. Didn't need it
through the day though.

>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?

No idea about this, sorry.

Gordon

On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:25:05 +0000, Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk>
wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?
>
>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?
>
>TIA,
>
>Nick

Damn.

It is perhaps a sign of the season, but I read the subject line and
thought that the wreck was being moved from Portland harbour to
somewhere we'd be able to dive it again.

I've happily dived in Red Sea December and Tennerife March without a
hood. I wouldn't bother buying a special thin one, but might pack my
one just in case.
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York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:25:05 +0000, Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk>
wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?
>
>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?
>
>TIA,
>
>Nick

Damn.

It is perhaps a sign of the season, but I read the subject line and
thought that the wreck was being moved from Portland harbour to
somewhere we'd be able to dive it again.

I've happily dived in Red Sea December and Tennerife March without a
hood. I wouldn't bother buying a special thin one, but might pack my
one just in case.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:25:05 +0000, Nick King <nj-king@tiscali.co.uk>
wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>I'd appreciate some advice on hood use in Sharm in late January. I know
>it will be cooler at that time of year & am wondering if a thin hood
>would ensure I do not get chilled on longer dives (e.g. 60 mins).
>
>I will be using a 5mm one piece wetsuit.
>
>Is a 2mm or 3mm hood going to make much difference in 21deg C water?
>
>Any advice on brand or UK source?
>
>Would I find better choice / lower price in Sharm?
>
>TIA,
>
>Nick

Damn.

It is perhaps a sign of the season, but I read the subject line and
thought that the wreck was being moved from Portland harbour to
somewhere we'd be able to dive it again.

I've happily dived in Red Sea December and Tennerife March without a
hood. I wouldn't bother buying a special thin one, but might pack my
one just in case.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac