Waterproof 044-122-00 O1 Overvest 5mm With Hood Mens
Waterproof 044-122-00 O1 Overvest 5mm With Hood Mens - S (Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Waterproof 044-122-00 O1 Overvest 5mm With Hood Mens - S (Small) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
The Waterproof 044-122-00 O1 Overvest 5mm With Hood for men is designed to add warmth and comfort to cold dives. Made from ultra-soft, four-way stretch Neoflex neoprene, the vest is intended to be worn over your regular wetsuit to boost insulation for scuba and diving adventures. The 5mm vest features an integrated 7mm hood with double-layer protection, a glideskin face seal, and a Hood Air Venting System to release trapped air for comfortable wear.
Anatomical 3D fit provides optimal comfort and mobility, with a gender-specific design that offers lift and support for male divers. The front closure uses a YKK #10 Vislon zipper with a corrosion-free slider and an inverted design to ensure a snug seal and easier head movement.
Key construction focuses on durability and practical performance for diving gear: glued and blind stitched seams with bonded high-quality nylon thread; extended super-stretch thermal lining for a warmer, softer feel; anti-slip polyurethane print on the waist to keep the weight belt secure; and a detachable beaver tail with double Velcro locks to keep the vest in place. The packaging is 100% plastic-free to support ocean conservation.
Features
Features
- Material: Neoflex super-stretch, 100% microcell limestone CR neoprene – premium quality with superior durability, memory, and insulation.
- Seams: Glued and blind stitched using bonded high-quality nylon thread.
- Lining: Extend super-stretch thermal lining for a warmer, softer, and more comfortable feel.
- Front Zip: YKK #10 Vislon zipper with corrosion-free slider; inverted design ensures a snug face seal and easier head movement.
- Hood: 3D-shaped with 7mm double-layered protection, glideskin face seal, and HAVS (Hood Air Venting System) to release trapped air.
- Anatomical Fit: 3D sculpted for optimal comfort and fit.
- Gender: Gender-specific design providing lift and support for male divers.
- Anti-Slip: Polyurethane print on the waist to keep your weight belt secure.
- Beaver Tail: Detachable with double Velcro locks to keep your vest in place.
- Plastic-Free Packaging: Comes in 100% plastic-free packaging to support ocean conservation.
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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.
