Bare 7mm S-Flex Diving Hood
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Bare 7mm S-Flex Diving Hood - Black / S (Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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BARE Dive Hoods sizing. Imperial in bold, metric underneath.
| Your size | Forehead in · cm |
Neck in · cm |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
21 53 |
13 35 |
| S |
21.5 54.5 |
14 35.5 |
| M |
22.5 57 |
15 38 |
| L |
23.5 59.5 |
16 40.5 |
| XL |
24 61 |
17 43 |
| 2XL |
24.5 62.5 |
18 45.5 |
How Bare measures
Your suit may fit perfectly but sometimes little things can affect a diver's experience. A hood that bunches or lets water in is just enough discomfort to change the focus of a dive. Our hoods are designed with anatomical fit so it is important to measure for the perfect fit.
- Forehead: Start in the center, front and measure around the widest part.
- Neck: Start in the center, front and measure around the middle of the neck.
Source: Bare’s size chart. Values in the second unit come from Bare’s own chart where it prints them.
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Product Information
The Bare 7mm S-Flex Diving Hood is a full-stretch neoprene hood for cold-water scuba diving, built with 7mm Elastek warmth on the head, a trimmable 3mm Elastek/Glideskin face seal and a 3mm N2 Bib that mates with your wetsuit seal and collar. It is offered in black in sizes XS through XL with a unisex fit.
Who it is for
This hood suits scuba divers who dive cool to cold water and want to cut the heat loss that happens through the head and neck. Because the bib is designed to mate with a wetsuit seal or collar, it is a natural match for divers already wearing a wetsuit who want fewer cold-water flushes at the neck. The stretch construction keeps head and jaw movement free, so it works for repetitive dive days as well as single cold-water outings.
Key details
- 7mm neoprene with full-stretch Elastek warmth over the head
- 3mm Elastek/Glideskin face seal that is trimmable and glides over hair
- 3mm N2 Bib that mates with your wetsuit seal and collar to reduce water entry
- Vented design so trapped air can escape
- 100% PFC-Free certified; contains chloroprene (California Prop 65 warning)
- Packaged with a recycled cardboard hook for display and storage
Compatibility and sizing
Sizing is unisex and runs XS, S, M, L and XL in black (SKU base 066933). The face seal can be trimmed to fine-tune the opening around your face, and a 5mm version of the S-Flex hood is also available if you dive warmer water.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized BARE dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or chat with us if you want help choosing a hood size or checking how the bib will sit under your wetsuit collar.
- 7mm Elastek warmth full-stretch neoprene over the head for insulation in cold-water scuba diving.
- Trimmable face seal 3mm Elastek/Glideskin seal glides nicely over hair and can be trimmed for a personal fit.
- 3mm N2 Bib mates with your wetsuit seal and collar to reduce water entry at the neck.
- Vented design allows trapped air to escape from the hood.
- Unisex fit offered in XS, S, M, L and XL.
- Black colorway single color option across all published sizes.
- 5mm option available the same S-Flex hood is also offered in a 5mm thickness for warmer conditions.
- 100% PFC-Free certified PFC-free construction by BARE.
- Recycled packaging packaged on a recycled cardboard hook for display and storage.
- Prop 65 notice contains chloroprene per the California Prop 65 warning.
| Brand | BARE |
| Model | 7MM S-Flex Hood |
| Thickness | 7 mm |
| Face seal | 3 mm Elastek/Glideskin, trimmable |
| Bib | 3 mm N2 Bib |
| Materials | Neoprene, Elastek, Glideskin |
| Venting | Vented to release trapped air |
| Fit | Unisex |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Color | Black |
| Use | Cold-water scuba diving |
| Also available in | 5 mm thickness |
| Certification | 100% PFC-Free |
| Warning | California Prop 65: contains chloroprene |
| SKU base | 066933 |
| Packaging | Recycled cardboard hook |
- Bare 7mm S-Flex Diving Hood (hood only, no additional accessories specified)
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness of dive boots, gloves, or hood should I choose?
As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so colder water pushes you toward thicker accessories, but fit, dive length, and personal cold tolerance matter as much as the millimeter number. Divers commonly lose a great deal of heat through the head, so a hood is often the highest-value warmth upgrade for the money. Remember that every added piece of neoprene also adds buoyancy you will need to account for.
How should dive boots fit?
Boots should fit like a snug athletic shoe, with no heel lift and no crushed toes; a little water inside is normal, a sloshing pocket is not. Try them on with the socks you would actually dive, and remember your fin foot pocket has to accommodate the boot. Hard-sole boots protect on rocky shore entries, while soft-sole boots are lighter and pack smaller for boat and travel diving.
How should dive gloves fit?
Gloves should be snug across the palm with fingertips reaching the ends without bunching, since trapped air and loose fingertips destroy dexterity. Thicker gloves are warmer but make buckles, clips, and inflator buttons harder to operate, so choose the thinnest glove that keeps you comfortable in your conditions. Try working a clip or buckle while wearing them before you commit.
How should a dive hood fit?
A hood should seal around the face and neck without restricting your throat or jaw, and lie flat on your head without pulling the mask strap out of position. A loose hood flushes cold water continuously, while an overly tight one is distracting and uncomfortable. Many hoods have a vent to release air trapped during descent, so check yours and burp out any trapped air before you go down.
Why does new neoprene feel so tight?
New neoprene compresses and relaxes with use, so a boot, glove, or hood that feels firm out of the packaging usually settles slightly after a few dives. It should still be snug afterward rather than loose, because neoprene that stretches into a loose fit was probably oversized to begin with. Buy for a snug fit when new, but never for a fit that restricts circulation or breathing.
Do I need to change my weighting when I add a hood, gloves, and boots?
Yes, because every piece of neoprene you add is buoyancy, and a hood, boots, and thick gloves together can shift your weighting noticeably. Do a proper buoyancy check any time you change your exposure protection rather than assuming your usual weight still works. The weight-check procedure is covered in your training, and a dive professional can help you re-do it.
How do I care for dive boots, gloves, and hoods?
Rinse them inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, since they hold sweat and salt more than any other gear, and dry them fully inside-out before packing. Dry them out of direct sunlight and never on a heater, because heat hardens neoprene and weakens glued seams. Store them dry and unfolded, as damp neoprene sealed in a bag is how gear picks up a permanent smell.
What does the 3mm N2 Bib on the S-Flex hood do?
The N2 Bib is a 3mm neoprene skirt at the base of the hood that mates with your wetsuit's neck seal or collar. Tucking it under or over the wetsuit collar closes the gap where cold water would otherwise flush in at the neck, which is one of the main paths for heat loss. It is part of the hood, so nothing extra is needed.
Can I trim the face seal on the Bare 7mm S-Flex Hood?
Yes. The face seal is a 3mm Elastek/Glideskin seal designed to be trimmable, so you can open up the face aperture slightly if it sits too far onto your cheeks or chin. Trim conservatively and in small amounts, since material cannot be added back. The Glideskin finish is made to glide over hair for a comfortable seal.
Is the S-Flex hood available in a thinner version?
Yes. BARE also offers the S-Flex hood in a 5mm thickness; this 7mm version is the thicker option.
What sizes and colors does this hood come in?
DiveCatalog lists the Bare 7mm S-Flex Diving Hood in black in five unisex sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL, under SKU base 066933. Sizing is based on forehead and neck measurements, so if you are between sizes, call us at 888-701-4017 for fit help.
