Typhoon Raptor 5mm Hood
Help - The average head size for a man is 58cm. The average head size for a lady is 55cm. The largest head size is very unlikely to exceed 64cm and the smallest 51cm. How to measure your head. Take a measuring tape and place it around the circumference of the head, slightly above the ears. Next, compare the measurement with the sizing table below. Long Hair. If you have long hair that will be upswept into your hood you should consider the next large size!
What Thickness to Buy?
For warm water diving (+26C) a good quality 3mm Hood is usually adequate. If your diving is a mixture of Warm Water and Colder Water (+10C to 26C) we recommend 5mm Hoods with a Seal. If you mainly Dive in Waters Below 17C or tend to feel the cold more than others we offer a 6mm Double Seal Hood that’s exceptionally warm and comfortable.
Circumference above ears
53 -55 cm
Small
55 - 57 cm
Medium
59 - 61 cm
Large
61-64 cm
XL
Typhoon's Raptor 5mm Neoprene Hood is Blind Stitched, Ultra thermally efficient & very comfortable. With super stretch neoprene and a glide skin interior face seal and supreme anatomic cut this hood is a a clear winner.
Perfect hood for UK Diving and suitable for Dry Suit & Wet Suit Divers and also very suitable for surface sports enthusiasts wanting super insulation with comfort during the colder winter months.






