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I finally switched from a standard neoprene hood to a crushed neoprene one for winter harbor work.
The difference in heat loss is insane, I did a 3 hour job in 45 degree water and felt way warmer. Is the extra $150 for crushed neoprene worth it for everyone, or just for the really cold stuff?
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nora_taylor796mo ago
Wendy's right about the comfort and safety part. That warmth isn't just about feeling better, it lets you think clearer and work safer when you're numb. For harbor work, the crushed stuff pays for itself by stopping the shakes that make simple jobs take twice as long. It's one of those buys where the price tag stings once, but you stop noticing it after the first real cold dive.
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the_john6mo ago
Crushed neoprene is just marketing hype for most divers. A good farmer john with a solid base layer does the same job for half the price. That extra cash could go toward more dives or better gear that actually matters. I've seen guys freeze in the fancy stuff and guys stay toasty in old school setups. It's more about the person and less about the suit.
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wendy_jackson6mo ago
How often are you in water that cold? If it's a regular thing, that crushed neoprene is a total game changer for comfort (and safety, honestly). The cost hurts once, but being warm pays off every single dive.
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