Bare 7mm Ultrawarmth Wet Dive Hood
A simple, durable BCD designed for training, travel, and everyday diving
The Aqualung Wave BCD is a straightforward, durable jacket-style BCD built for reliability and ease of use. Designed with rugged materials and a simple layout, it’s a solid option for beginner divers, rental use, or anyone looking for a no-fuss setup that performs dive after dive.
Why Choose the Bare 7mm Ultrawarmth Wet Dive Hood?
When water temperatures drop, exposure protection becomes critical. A thicker hood like this helps retain heat where it matters most, reducing overall heat loss and making longer or repetitive dives far more comfortable.
Key Features
- Enhanced Heat Retention – OmniRed™ inner fabric helps conserve body heat
- Reduced Flushing – SecureLock construction limits water movement inside the hood
- Comfortable, Secure Fit – Stretch materials provide a snug fit without pressure points
- Improved Seal Integration – Works seamlessly with wetsuits and drysuits
- Stable Mask Fit – Grip panel helps keep your mask strap in place
Designed for Real Diving
In colder conditions, comfort often comes down to how well exposure protection limits heat loss and water movement. A well-sealed hood like this helps maintain warmth more consistently, especially during longer dives or repetitive dive days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 7mm hood necessary?
For cold water diving or long dive days, yes. A thicker hood significantly improves warmth and reduces overall heat loss.
Will this feel restrictive?
Despite the thickness, the stretch materials help maintain a comfortable fit without excessive pressure.
Is this suitable for drysuit diving?
Yes, the neck seal integrates well with drysuit seals for improved insulation.
Perfect For
- Cold water diving
- Repetitive dives or long dive days
- Divers who get cold easily
- Temperate to cold environments (e.g. NZ, Pacific, Europe)
Serious Warmth When It Matters
For colder dives, a well-designed hood isn’t optional; it’s part of staying comfortable and extending your time underwater.
Tips!
If you dive across different conditions, pairing a 7mm hood for cold water with a thinner hood for travel gives you more flexibility.
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- High-loft Omnired inner fabric with Elastek full-stretch outer fabric
- Elastek/Glideskin-in trimmable face and neck glides nicely over hair
- Hood neck seal mates with drysuit seal / wetsuit collar
- GEN2 hood vent allows trapped air to escape without letting water enter
- Mask strap grip pad on the back of the hood secures mask strap in place
- Double-glued and blindstitched with SECURELOCK construction improves isolation and reduces flushing for warmer, longer dives
- Packaged in re-usable mesh bag
- Bare 7mm Ultrawarmth Wet Dive Hood
