farmer john wetsuit

[wccguitar288]

hey i just started diving and i have a question about a wetsuit i just got.  i got a 6.5mm farmer john and i am looking for input on whether to get a hooded vest for it to keep the water from going down my neck or getting just a hood.  what would you say about that and also would u think the hooded vest would be too bouyant.

thnx

[MNLakeDiver]

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I use a hood but not a vest as 3 layers on th echect would be too bulky

[eric myers 2]

I would skip the hooded vest and just get a hood. Make sure the hood has a skirt, unskirted hoods are usually for drysuits, tuck the skirt into and underneath the main suit and your problem with cold water trickling down your neck should be solved.

[billatlake]

I'm with the others.  Hood works great for cool water.  A beanie  (hood with neck strap and no skirt)  works well for warmer weather;  ladies like 'em for keeping hair out of gear.
I don't have that problem...