Where is Your Hair?
#1
Posted 23 October 2005 - 11:01 PM
When I did my confined dives, I was wearing my screamin' pink swim cap in the pool, just as I do when swimming. While this *look* is fine for brief amounts of time in a public pool with unknown humans, I'd hate for the fish in the ocean to see me looking like this!
So what do you do with your hair while you're diving? (Assuming you're not wearing a hood.) Does it conveniently flow behind you at all times, or are you frequently pushing it out of your eyes? (My hair is not long enough for a ponytail.)
TIA!
#2
Posted 23 October 2005 - 11:23 PM
After diving with and without a hood, I'll never dive without a hood of some knid again. It really does make that much of a difference.
#3
Posted 23 October 2005 - 11:38 PM
#4
Posted 23 October 2005 - 11:53 PM
Really, it all depends on what works for you. Be careful with sharp materials as these can cut through drysuit seals, etc. You can use something to tie around your hair like a pony tail. However, make sure to position this so that it does not interfere with your mask strap.
If your hair is very long, allowing it to flow freely will usually result in it getting tangled or caught on things.
"For the diligent diver, closed circuit rebreathers are actually safer than open circuit scuba." Tom Mount
#5
Posted 24 October 2005 - 12:33 AM
Trace
Technical Training Director
PDIC International
#6
Posted 24 October 2005 - 12:53 AM
Not sure I understand the question. A hood is not optional in the chilly waters of the NW.Since my certification process is on hold until June, a few questions have come to mind.
When I did my confined dives, I was wearing my screamin' pink swim cap in the pool, just as I do when swimming. While this *look* is fine for brief amounts of time in a public pool with unknown humans, I'd hate for the fish in the ocean to see me looking like this!
So what do you do with your hair while you're diving? (Assuming you're not wearing a hood.) Does it conveniently flow behind you at all times, or are you frequently pushing it out of your eyes? (My hair is not long enough for a ponytail.)
TIA!
Edited by Brinybay, 24 October 2005 - 12:54 AM.
"A good marriage is like an interlocking neurosis, where the rocks in one person's head fill up the holes in the other's."
#7
Posted 24 October 2005 - 05:16 AM
Halcyon??Just use a scrunchy and ponytail it. Black scrunchy preferred.
Trace
nhb
#8
Posted 24 October 2005 - 05:20 AM
A hood MAY be a bit disconcerting to a newcomer (I used to fight a "choke reflex" from 'em)...Since my certification process is on hold until June, a few questions have come to mind.
When I did my confined dives, I was wearing my screamin' pink swim cap in the pool, just as I do when swimming. While this *look* is fine for brief amounts of time in a public pool with unknown humans, I'd hate for the fish in the ocean to see me looking like this!
So what do you do with your hair while you're diving? (Assuming you're not wearing a hood.) Does it conveniently flow behind you at all times, or are you frequently pushing it out of your eyes? (My hair is not long enough for a ponytail.)
TIA!
When I got back into the Game, I discovered "Beanies"...they are very similar to the Ester Williams classic bathing cap, and usually 1-2 mm neoprene...
Got to LOVE 'EM!
And I am SURE that a trip to a Craft store will allow you to suitably adorn one for thar "Carmen Miranda / Lupe Valez" look...
Norm
#9
Posted 24 October 2005 - 06:23 AM
#10
Posted 24 October 2005 - 06:46 AM
Diving without the hood: as long as I get the mask on without hair getting trapped around the skirt, it's fine. Hair floats, so it'll tend to stand on end, and if it's not long enough for a ponytail it should stay out of your face. You may, however, look permanently frightened.
Just make sure you get a hood that fits well around the neck; if it feels like it's choking you, try a size or two up. I have a much bigger head than I thought (and if that isn't an open invitation, I don't know what is! ) and ended up with a XL hood; I guess my last GF was wrong. I'm not a pinhead after all. The important thing is to be comfortable. And if you feel lightheaded after you put on the hood, it's waaaaaaay to tight!
Of course, you could always just get a "screamin' pink" wetsuit; then people will just think you're color coordinated.
Cheers!
Jim
Every man has fear. Any man who has no fear belongs in an institution. Or in Special Forces.
#11
Posted 24 October 2005 - 06:49 AM
#12
Posted 24 October 2005 - 07:03 AM
So, I usually wear a hood, or a do-rag to keep the wild things at bay. You may want to check these out -
http://www.scubadorag.com
Scubatoys also sells cotton ones for $15, if you'll wear the Texas Flag version, I'll send you a free one. Also various diver themes
Capn Jack
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#13
Posted 24 October 2005 - 07:57 AM
I'll address a few here...
Brinybay, I'm not planning on doing any diving in the PNW for quite some time (or maybe ever ) so while I know I'd need a hood here, I'm curious as to what people do in the tropics.
Capn Jack, thx for the website but I just can't see myself in a do-rag.
hnladue, thx for the website but my hair is not long enough for a ponytail. (It's chin length in the front, but the back is quite short.)
Any others?
#14
Posted 24 October 2005 - 08:08 AM
Well, my ex-girlfriend bought what looked like a neoprene cycling cap for diving, but it didn't stay on very well. She had thick long blonde hair though. I think Norm's idea is the best. Those things look kind of like wetsuit hoods, but are not restrictive. The additional neoprene around the head will help prevent heat loss keeping you warmer and you may use less gas. Of course, if you're really tough you can go with the "GI Jane" look.hnladue, thx for the website but my hair is not long enough for a ponytail. (It's chin length in the front, but the back is quite short.)
Any others?
Trace
Technical Training Director
PDIC International
#15
Posted 24 October 2005 - 08:15 AM
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