O'Neill Wetsuit Hoods
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a hood or will a beanie do?
A beanie is easier and enough for cool water and short dips. A hood covers more, seals against the suit and stops water flushing down your neck, which is what you want once the water is genuinely cold or you plan to be in for a long time.
How should a wetsuit hood fit?
Tight against the skin with no folds, and a face opening that seals around your forehead and cheeks without pinching. If you can feel water washing across your scalp, it is too loose. It should feel snug on dry land.
Does the hood go inside or outside the wetsuit?
Tuck the skirt of the hood inside the collar of your wetsuit. That way water running down the outside of the hood is shed over the suit rather than being funnelled down your back, which is the whole point of wearing one.
Can I wear a hood for swimming as well as surfing?
Yes. Cold water swimmers use hoods for exactly the same reason surfers do, to protect the head, ears and neck and to hold onto body heat. If you swim front crawl, check the fit around the face and ears allows comfortable head rotation.
Can I collect orders in store?
Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.
Do you offer free delivery on orders?
Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.
Where are your stores located?
We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.