Re: [Paddlewise] Lake Erie kayaking death----->hoods

  I picked up a diver's hood from the local dive shop ......while not neoprene,
it appears to be some sort of synthetic with large neck flange that fits
generously under the wet suit and is *fleece lined*!   Bery Bery warm.   All it
lacks are some perforations for ear holes for the water to drain while surfing.
Otherwise they tend to entrap water in the ear canals, plus my friend's
observation that I look like an executioner out of central casting for a Monte
Python flick.

inetex wrote:

> On Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:48:49 +0200, Ari wrote:
>
> I have a thinsulate double-layered helmet (and a silk helmet), or
> really a hood, but seriously considering buying a neoprene one.
> <snip>
> A small wonder: when I did capsize last spring (water temps +4
> degrees Centigrade, I suppose it is something like 36 or 38F?) the
> thinsulate hood felt safe & warm. No cold shock. Has anyone any
> experience in that issue?
>
> Ari
> ..........
>
> Ari, et al:
>
> I seem to remember reading a post the other night that mentioned the poor
> performance of thinner hoods with respect to scooping water and causing ear
> canal problems. I wish I had saved the post. I've lost two of the thinner
> hoods, aka scull caps. I lost the first one in the early eighties during
> some storm paddling (recently posted). I should have been wearing a helmet
> over the thin hood, then it would not have ripped off or scooped up water
> into my ears. (I normally would have been wearing a helmet, but had lost it
> just prior to the storm - not at sea). The second hood disappeared during
> tidal rapid paddling, having been pulled free off the deck - I assume. The
> second one was a Patagonia model, very comfy, until I lost it, but useless,
> like the first one, without a helmet for rolling in harsh stuff. I now have
> a proper divers hood, with a zipper on the back to aid easier placement on
> my head. It also offers neck and shoulder protection. The zipper is backed
> by a full inner, looser hood. Very warm. I also have a "Warmers" brand thin
> neoprene hood with peaked bill over my glasses. I use this one on "no-roll"
> days and as back-up protection. I wear a polypro liner under the divers
> hood, as nylon also gives me a reaction. The Warmers brand hood seems fine
> on its own. A good hood is good for the head, especially important for
> those who's primary self-rescue strategy relies on the re-entry and roll.
>
> Don't know if this is helpful - don't know if any of my posts are helpful,
> but I sure get a lot of good info from you guys since I subscribed.
>
> Doug Lloyd
> Victoria BC
> Canada
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