does anyone know of a company/brand that makes a 6/5 or 6/4 mm wetsuit that does NOT have a hood attached ? I cant seem to find any. I am not against hoods...I just dont like when the hood is tight around my face (my jaw is closed shut and its annoying unlike my ratty old neilpryde hood)
if there aren't any. can you sail with the hood flopping around in the back? does it fill with water . maybe cut some drain hole if they dont have any?
You can simply cut the hood off, generally works well with any wetsuit material. Feels a bit silly when you've just spend $$$, but it gives you much more choice.
I have no issues wearing the hood down, against the back of my neck. I wear a helmet for warmth and protection. The hood pulls flat, doesnt flap and no probs with water in it.
Personally i wouldnt cut it off, the hood and neck seal are an integral part of the suit and drastically improve warmth. You rarely get any water coming in through the neck seal or shoulders. A well fitted suit will stay very dry.
Maybe try a few on and see which work for you? Different materials and hood thickness will affect the comfort.
I have had a good run with the need essentials 5/4. Very comfortable and warm, winter sessions in 8 to 10 deg water are no problem at all. They do a 6/4 with a 3mm hood as well
