Protect yourself from surfers ear and ice cream headaches with a cosy hood this winter. Like a balaclava for the water, a surf hood provides full coverage for maximum protection. With only your face exposed, you can protect against windchill for surf sessions where the temperature takes a dive. Maximise your time spent in the water with a wetsuit head cover from brands that have led the way for decades. We stock wetsuit hoods for NZ from Rip Curl, Vissla, Creatures, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Billabong and more.
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Why wear a wetsuit hood in NZ?
We’re used to a pretty varied climate here in New Zealand. While the north enjoys subtropical weather through summer, some parts of the South Island can hit minus degrees in winter. If you’re like us, you don’t want to hang up your surfboard even in the coldest months of the year. So, we wear a wetsuit hood to protect one of our body parts that loses the most heat - our heads.
A wetsuit hood, or surf hood, is designed to retain heat and keep you warmer in the water. It can also protect you from experiencing those head pains that can come with a sudden submerge into cold water, and keep your hair in place so it can’t distract you while you’re doing your thing. Plus, those dreaded surfers' ear symptoms - such as ear aches and infections - get minimised. Put simply, the best wetsuit hoods keep you warmer, safer and more comfortable when you’re taking on tricky temperatures.
The best wetsuit hoods from leading brands
We stock some of the most popular and best wetsuit hoods from brands you can trust. From models like the Rip Curl Heatseeker to the Vissla North Seas and Quiksilver Marathon Sessions, you can dive headfirst into the industry’s most iconic wetsuit hoods, NZ!
When you buy a wetsuit hood, fit is everything. You’ll want it to fit snug like the rest of your wetsuit, without being tight or uncomfortable. To get your size, measure the circumference of your head from between your eyebrows and round to the back - just above the ears. The Freeride team can help out if you need some size assistance - just email info@freeridesurfskate.co.nz.
Get a wetsuit head cover, wetsuit gloves & more surf accessories
Upgrade your surf apparel with the accessories that make a world of difference. We’ve got you covered from head to toe and everything in between, with wetsuit head covers, wetsuit gloves and heaps more.
Protect your toes with surfing booties made for cold water and rocky seabeds. With options for men, women and kids, the whole family can get out on the waves - whatever challenges are waiting.
Get prepped for the water with Freeride
Are you still letting the cold get between you and the water? It’s time to layer up with a wetsuit hood and wetsuit gloves. Choose your fave styles or ask Freeride if you need some assistance. We’ll happily talk about everything from sizing to lining, thickness and materials - just call 09 8359275 to move in the right direction.
Otherwise, check out our online range and order your surf hood for NZ-wide delivery.
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