What to know before you buy a dive hoodie

Hoodies earn their keep in the hour after you surface — wet hair, wind on the RIB, body temperature dropping faster than you expect. Look for a longer body and sleeve so the hem stays put when you sit on a tank bench — the measurement chart on each product page shows the exact length. Pullovers hold warmth better; zip-ups vent faster when the sun comes back out. Sizing runs true, but if you plan to layer one over a scuba diving jersey on boat days, take your normal size and let the fit do the work.