(Click here for larger image) Mfg Part Number : AKH508	Akona by Sherwood 6.5mm Hooded Vest Customer reviews see below Brand new & completely redesigned! Not like most other sites that sell the old discontinued model Added warmth for that cold dive 6.5mm Hood with 3mm face seal 3mm throughout the body for added warmth and to fit comfortably underneath your suit Quantum-Stretch chest and neck will stretch 200% more than standard neoprene One-way flow vent to minimize air trapping Skin face seal, seals out water and retains greater warmth 3mm trim-to-fit face seal for custom tailoring SIZES: XSmall through 2XLarge COLOR: Black FULL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY Click for Akona by Sherwood sizing chart Divers 6-Piece Ultimate Care Kit with Large Mesh Carry Bag $17.95 Scuba Diver DVD $36.95 UK Accessory Hanger ´´Scuba Lab Testers Choice´´ $9.95 Options:  ORDER HEREBlack SmallBlack MediumBlack LargeBlack XLargeBlack 2XLargeBlack XSmall		$99.95

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Average Customer Review: based on 15 reviews.

Rating: Very good Hoodie Vest
Reviewer: David Patton, Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - View all my reviews
I use this year round. The trick I have learned... In warmer months, I wear the vest inside the wetsuit. In cooler months, I wear it on the outside. This lets me pull back the hoodie to allow water down my back if I overheat in warmer months, but not get water down my back in cooler months. The zipper on the side really helps out. There is a bleed hole on the top to allow air to escape without creating a bubble. Fits very well. When you need to take it off, just ask a buddy to grab the bottom of the back and pull it right over your head as you bend over. Easy to remove due to the zipper feature. It would be nice if it had a key holder in it though...

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61 out of 126 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Comfortable Warmth
Reviewer: Ron Chandler, Monday, November 27, 2006 - View all my reviews
The Sherwood Akona is a great hooded vest, the first one I have owned with a zippered side- makes it much easier to get in and out of the vest. And the trim-to-fit face seal is the best sealing hood Ive used. Add to this the flexible rubber in the neck for maneuverability, and youve got absolute comfort. As a commercial diver I spend hours underwater daily, and being comfortable is a must for long dives in extreme conditions- good equipment sets me free to focus on the job. Ill be back for another if I wear this one out!

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59 out of 118 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Great transitional item
Reviewer: Eric Evans, Thursday, October 12, 2006
Ideal for stretching the use of a 3mm suit into autumn. Ive been diving Tahoe in this vest/hood and my 3mm, and it adds just enough warmth for that "in-between" time when a 3 is too light and a 7 is too heavy. This hood/vest combo wears well under a one-piece 3mm or 7mm suit, and adds a great deal of warmth. The cut is very comfortable, even around the neck and arms. The armholes are cut wide enough that there arent any issues wearing it as an underlayer.

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87 out of 169 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Akona 5/3mm zippered hooded vest
Reviewer: richard rapozo, Sunday, November 26, 2006
After ordereing the vest and using the size chart I could not get the hood to fit over my head and chest. I am truly a med to small person that ordered a medium size vest. I drove down to the store and fitted myself into a LARGE. The vest works in providing the additional warmth needed for multiple dives.

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72 out of 140 people found this review helpful.



Rating: too tight
Reviewer: Stephen Silling, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - View all my reviews
I returned this because the neck piece didnt stretch enough.I bought a Henderson version and the hyperstretch was much more comfortable. For something that has to fit over your head yet be snug I suggest a hyperstretch product. Im not fat either.

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128 out of 208 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Hooded Vest
Reviewer: Jack Daseler, Monday, November 20, 2006 - View all my reviews
The vest was the best thing I have purchased in a long time. I used it with my Henderson 7 ml two piece wet suit and it keep me very comfortable while underwater for 1 hour intervals when I went cage diving with Great White Sharks.

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60 out of 120 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Akona for Value
Reviewer: Douglas Sourbeer, Monday, July 30, 2007  
A very good hooded vest with side zipper so its easy to get on. I wear the 5/3 under the Akona 7mm wet suit. It helps keep you warmer and its easy to get on and off especially after a couple of wears. Very good product

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57 out of 115 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Love It in the Hood
Reviewer: Kenneth Hromcik, Saturday, December 02, 2006 - View all my reviews
i typically do not like hoods. this is an outstanding exception. i used it with a 3mm jumpsuit and it was great. in and out was easy would recomend to anyone.

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71 out of 146 people found this review helpful.



Rating: LOVE THIS!!!!
Reviewer: john matthews, Monday, June 11, 2007 - View all my reviews
I wear this under my 3/2 wetsuit. It ROCKS!!!!! Im 64" tall and 200 lbs. The XL fits me great!!!! LOVE the zipper on the side.

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73 out of 139 people found this review helpful.



Rating: nice zippered hood
Reviewer: Byron McMurphy, Saturday, September 02, 2006 - View all my reviews
good over all size for not being custom fits very well. Great sturdy seams very solid construction. I like it.

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94 out of 193 people found this review helpful.



Rating: easy
Reviewer: teresa w., Thursday, January 03, 2008 - View all my reviews
This item is easy to put on and take off and the zipper on the side makes it easy for one person to get on

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42 out of 88 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Great Product
Reviewer: Joseph Beckham, Wednesday, September 20, 2006
This hooded vest fits well rifgt off the shelf, and is quite warm. Quality construction, nice seams.

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98 out of 216 people found this review helpful.



Rating: AKONA BY SHERWOOD 5/3MM ZIPPERED HOODED VEST
Reviewer: James Anderson, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - View all my reviews
Excellent Hood/Vest. Works great!!!

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78 out of 186 people found this review helpful.



Rating: Hood
Reviewer: eric M., Monday, June 11, 2007 - View all my reviews
Nice fit. No problms noted.

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59 out of 113 people found this review helpful.



Rating: AKONA BY SHERWOOD 5/3MM ZIPPERED HOODED VEST
Reviewer: James Anderson, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - View all my reviews
Works Great.

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85 out of 165 people found this review helpful.