Description

Suits and complements – Hoods.
MARES XR XR Dry Suit Smooth Hood 7 mm.
Hood for xr3 drysuit 7 mm to keep warm and complement your equipment.
Experience unparalleled thermal protection and performance on your most demanding dives with the MARES XR Dry Suit Smooth Hood 7 mm. Designed as the ultimate cold-water companion for the technical diver, this hood is a critical component of the Extended Range (XR) line, engineered for those who push the limits. When diving in frigid waters, maintaining core body temperature is paramount for safety and comfort, and this hood delivers exceptional insulation where you need it most.
Crafted for a perfect synergy with the Mares XR3 drysuit, this 7 mm hood provides a robust barrier against the cold, significantly extending your bottom time and enhancing your overall dive experience. Its superior design focuses on three key areas: warmth, comfort, and hydrodynamic efficiency. Whether you are exploring deep wrecks, navigating intricate cave systems, or simply enjoying a long decompression stop in chilly conditions, the MARES XR Smooth Hood ensures your focus remains on the dive, not the cold.
Key Benefits:
* Superior Thermal Insulation: The substantial 7 mm thickness offers maximum warmth, effectively trapping heat and protecting your head—the area of greatest heat loss—from extreme cold. This allows for longer, safer, and more comfortable dives in challenging environments.
* Enhanced Comfort and Anatomical Fit: Engineered with an advanced anatomical cut, this hood conforms perfectly to the contours of your head and neck. This design minimizes jaw fatigue often associated with poorly fitting hoods and provides a snug, comfortable seal for both men and women, preventing uncomfortable flushing of cold water.
* Hydrodynamic Performance: The “Smooth” outer surface is not just for aesthetics. This water-repellent skin significantly reduces drag as you move through the water, promoting better efficiency and conserving energy—a crucial advantage for technical divers. It also dries remarkably fast post-dive.
* Seamless Drysuit Integration: Featuring an extended bib, the hood tucks neatly under your drysuit´s neck seal. This creates a continuous, overlapping barrier that virtually eliminates water ingress, ensuring you stay warmer and drier throughout your dive.
Main Features:
* A dedicated venting system at the top of the hood allows trapped air from your regulator’s exhaust bubbles to escape efficiently, preventing annoying buoyancy issues and hood squeeze.
* The smooth skin face seal provides an excellent sealing surface against your dive mask, drastically reducing water seepage for a clearer, more comfortable view.
* Built for the rigors of technical diving, the hood features durable glued and blind-stitched seams that offer superior strength and water resistance compared to standard stitching.
* The design is optimized for both male and female divers, ensuring a universal and highly effective fit across different head shapes and sizes.
Technical Specifications:
* Thickness: 7 mm
* Gender: Unisex (Men / Women)
* Recommended Use: Technical Diving, Cold Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Cave Diving
* Outer Surface: Smooth, water-repellent skin
* Inner Lining: Standard Nylon for comfort and ease of donning
* Seams: Glued and Blind-Stitched (GBS)
* Special Feature: Integrated top venting system for air release
* Face Seal: Smooth skin seal
* Collar: Extended bib for optimal integration with drysuit seals Black