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Fourth Element 3mm Hood XX-Large

SKU: FRTH32XL MFR: HOO3 XXL
$82.00

Key Features

  • 3mm neoprene hood keeps you warm in cooler waters, extending your dive season!
  • Glued and sewn seams on this wetsuit hood minimize water entry for maximum warmth.
  • Vented design ensures this scuba hood releases trapped air, preventing ballooning.
  • Pull-over style 3mm hood offers a snug, comfortable fit for various head sizes.
  • Durable nylon 1 neoprene construction ensures lasting performance in harsh conditions.
  • This Fourth Element hood is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports.
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Questions & Answers

Evi V : Do you tuck the hood into the wetsuit? Does it then leak water into the suit?Nicholas A : I am dreadfully sorry for the typos, I wrote it on my phone walking between meetings. It should be * hood and * tucks.DONGZHENG U : No, I never tuck it into the wetsuit.David N : Nope. It’s just long enough to cover the neck and will not interfere with any wetsuit or drysuit seals.CAMERON S : Yes, you tuck it in, and no, it doesn't cause any extra leakage - the neoprene of the suit and the hood are pretty snug against each other (or no less snug than without the hood, anyway).Nicholas A : The hood length at the neck does not go into the wetsuit, rather sits at the edge of the neck of the wetsuit opening. If you want a good that ticks into the wetsuit neck opening, you would want a good with a bib.
Shopper : I know most of the fourth element fit small. I have a hooded vest and undergarments. Do you think I should go a size up on the hoods?JORGE G : I would recommend you do...I use a size M hood in any other brand but with FE I need a size L
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?EDEL C : ChanceCANDICE W : To go with Fourth Element wetsuit I ordered to take IE in Cozumel

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-03-09T04:07:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Comfortable

Comfortable and warm for the Florida Springs dives

WILHELM B.

2021-09-06T18:56:30

Rated 3 out of 5

These Have No Bib

These are described in two places in the description as having a bib...they don't. They come just like the picture. I returned the ones I purchased.

GREGORY K.

2020-06-11T09:40:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product!

Excellent product. Great value.

THERESA M.

2018-05-22T19:13:37

Rated 1 out of 5

Ear Trauma and Jaw Fatigue

The liner inside is so slick that it will not let water in or air out. I tried this hood out two times and each time I had outer ear trauma, bloody ear, ending my boat dive trip short. Seen a doctor and called DAN. Yep, textbook hood related injury. P.S. i did get Jaw Fatigue on as few as one dive.

Vlad P.

2018-03-11T09:36:21

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice but sized small

Order one or two sizes bigger than you think. I normally take a medium or large. I ordered an XL ad it still is kind of tight. I like it though.

DENNIS M.

2017-12-30T09:00:35

Rated 1 out of 5

You get what you paid for

You need to get your exact size, material not as flexible as Henderson and wear it long enough you will experience jaw fatigue.

Rommel Y.

2017-09-01T10:08:20

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice and Warm

Used this hood with my dry suit. I had heard good things about fourth element hoods so I gave it a try. I ordered a medium as that is the size that I wear in my NeoSport hood and it fits well, but is a bit more snug than my other hood. It is a little difficult to get on and off since there is no extra neoprene to grab onto at the neck opening (which is exactly why I wanted it) and also no velcro or anything that you can undo to get it over your head. It is very WARM and I was quite comfortable in it. The price point on this was reasonable as well.

CARI L.

2016-05-23T18:16:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent fit and almost too warm!

I have a tailored to fit wetsuit and dive in Northern CA waters ranging from approx. 49-55 degrees. This hood was much more than I hoped for. As a 29 year veteran to cold water diving, I must say that this hood was really comfortable, not just wearing it, but donning and doffing as well. It's almost too warm! Hard to admit, but I liked it more than my custom fit one! Go figure!! For sizing considerations, I got lucky, I ordered a large and it fit perfectly. I am a stocky 5'8" and 200 pounds, hope that helps in your considerations. The only negative was that the vent holes are a little too tight and did not vent as well as I'd hoped. A small negative considering the overall fit and performance of this hood.

Michael R.

Fourth Element Hood Specifications

  • Material

    Nylon 1 Neoprene

  • Thickness

    3mm

  • Seams

    Glued & Sewn

  • Closure

    None, Pull-Over

  • Vented

    Yes

  • UPC Code

    661708252728

Fourth Element Hoods Size Chart
Size XS SM MD LG XL 2XL
Inches 19"-20" 20"-21" 21"-22" 22"-23" 23"-24" 24"-25"
CM 48-51 51-53 53-56 56-59 59-61 61-64

About Fourth Element Hood

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Excellent fit and almost too warm!

By Michael R.

I have a tailored to fit wetsuit and dive in Northern CA waters ranging from approx. 49-55 degrees. This hood was much more than I hoped for. As a 29 year veteran to cold water diving, I must say that this hood was really comfortable, not just wearing it, but donning and doffing as well. It's almost too warm! Hard to admit, but I liked it more than my custom fit one! Go figure!! For sizing considerations, I got lucky, I ordered a large and it fit perfectly. I am a stocky 5'8" and 200 pounds, ...

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Comfortable

By WILHELM B.

Comfortable and warm for the Florida Springs dives

Fourth Elements 3mm hood has a simple minimalist design with a smooth Glide-Skin interior and are produced using stretch neoprene to ensure a comfortable fit. The short collar works for both dry and wet suits, and micro holes in hood vent air with minimal water ingress. Nylon 1 hood has glued and sewn seams, is available in multiple sizes and is black in color.

Fourth Element Hood Features

  • 3mm Neoprene Hood:
  • Simple Minimalist Design
  • Micro Holes In-Hood: Vent Air w/Minimal Water Ingress
  • Smooth Glideskin Interior
  • Stretch Neoprene to Ensure Comfortable Fit
  • Short Collar Works for Both Dry & Wet Suits
  • Seams: Glued & Sewn
  • Available-In Multiple Sizes
  • Color: Black

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • 3mm neoprene hood keeps you warm in cooler waters, extending your dive season!
  • Glued and sewn seams on this wetsuit hood minimize water entry for maximum warmth.
  • Vented design ensures this scuba hood releases trapped air, preventing ballooning.
  • Pull-over style 3mm hood offers a snug, comfortable fit for various head sizes.
  • Durable nylon 1 neoprene construction ensures lasting performance in harsh conditions.
  • This Fourth Element hood is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, and other water sports.

What's in the box:

  • 3mm Neoprene Hood
  • MFG 1 Year Limited Warranty