Men’s Neoprene Hooded Vest
£130.00
The Men’s Hooded Vest 5/3mm is designed to provide targeted thermal protection where divers need it most. Featuring a 3mm neoprene torso and a 5mm integrated hood, this minimalist layering vest fits comfortably beneath an existing wetsuit, adding warmth to the body’s core while reducing heat loss through the head.
With a smooth outer finish, thermal inner lining, and a Smoothskin face seal, this vest helps minimize water ingress while maintaining comfort, flexibility, and freedom of movement throughout the dive.
Description
The Men’s Hooded Vest 5/3mm is a versatile thermal layering piece designed for divers seeking additional warmth without adding unnecessary bulk. Its streamlined, minimalist construction allows it to be worn comfortably beneath a wetsuit, providing enhanced insulation to the body’s core while significantly improving overall thermal protection in cooler water conditions.
The vest features a 3mm neoprene torso that delivers warmth and flexibility, allowing unrestricted movement while helping maintain core body temperature during longer dives. Integrated into the design is a 5mm hood that provides additional insulation where heat loss is often greatest. By increasing thermal protection around the head, the vest helps improve overall comfort and warmth throughout the dive.
The hood incorporates a Smoothskin internal face seal that helps minimize water entry around the face, reducing flushing and improving thermal efficiency. Small vent holes within the hood allow trapped air to escape while limiting water ingress, helping maintain a secure and comfortable fit during descents and underwater movement.
A thermal inner lining enhances warmth and comfort against the skin, while the smooth outer neoprene surface layers easily beneath a wetsuit without creating unnecessary bulk. The result is a practical and highly effective thermal upgrade for divers using existing wetsuits in cooler conditions.
Whether worn beneath a 5mm wetsuit for complete head-to-ankle thermal protection or paired with other exposure protection systems, the Men’s Hooded Vest 5/3mm offers a simple and effective way to extend dive comfort and warmth.
Key Features
- Minimalist design fits comfortably beneath most wetsuits
- 5mm integrated hood for enhanced thermal protection
- 3mm torso balances warmth and flexibility
- Smoothskin internal face seal helps reduce water ingress
- Hood vent holes release trapped air while minimizing water entry
- Thermal inner lining improves warmth and comfort
- Smooth outer neoprene layers easily under a wetsuit
- Enhances core warmth during cold-water dives
- Designed for simple donning and doffing
- Excellent addition to existing exposure protection systems
- Provides increased warmth without restricting movement
Specifications
- Product Type: Hooded Diving Vest
- Torso Thickness: 3mm
- Hood Thickness: 5mm
- Gender: Men’s
- Construction: Integrated Hood Design
- Face Seal: Smoothskin Internal Seal
- Vent System: Micro Air Vent Holes
- Intended Use: Layering Under Wetsuits
Fabric & Care
- Dope Dyed Black 90% Neoprene / 10% Nylon
- Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each use
- Hand wash when necessary
- Dry away from direct sunlight and heat sources
- Allow to air dry completely before storage
- Store flat or hanging in a cool, dry location
Fit Information
- Designed for a snug fit
- Intended to be worn beneath a wetsuit for maximum thermal efficiency
- Jarrakeh wears size Large and is 6’2″ / Chest 38″ / Waist 31″
Additional information
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL |
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About brand
Fourth Element's thermal protection has been tested in the world's most extreme diving locations from the sub-zero waters of the Antarctic to the tropical temperatures of the Maldives and is used on expeditions where divers have never ventured before.
Fourth Element specializes in high performance undergarments to keep the Diver warm & dry in the Water.
Quote ' The Limiting Factor in Bottom Time is becoming less about Nitrogen Loading & Deco Limits & more about
the Limitations of the Human Body's Endurance to Extreme Temperatures'
Fourth Element is expanding its collection into wetsuits - the Proteus range -as well as gloves & skins.
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