{"product_id":"scuba-force-shadow-2mm-hooded-vest","title":"Scuba Force Shadow: 2mm Hooded Vest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e7f783f04edad2f2\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSCUBA FORCE SHADOW: 2mm Hooded Thermal Vest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_c4407ffee7869006-115\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Essential Layer: Small Change, Massive Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_c4407ffee7869006-115\"\u003eEvery degree matters when you are pushing your bottom time or enduring a long deco stop. \u003cspan class=\"citation-209 citation-end-209\"\u003eThe SCUBA FORCE Shadow 2mm Vest is designed to be the ultimate \"thermal booster.\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-208 citation-end-208\"\u003eBy protecting your core and sealing your head and neck, this vest significantly extends your comfortable temperature range whether worn under a wetsuit or as an extra layer inside a drysuit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Technical Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium 2mm Neoprene:\u003c\/b\u003e High-stretch limestone-based neoprene provides maximum insulation with zero bulk, ensuring your mobility remains completely unrestricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_c4407ffee7869006-116\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Ergo-Hood:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-207 citation-end-207\"\u003e The attached hood eliminates the \"flush zone\" at the back of the neck, providing a continuous thermal barrier from your crown to your waist.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnatomical Cut:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically tailored for a \"compression fit\" under the Shadow \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5\\text{mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003e5mm \u003c\/span\u003esuit, preventing air pockets and water movement against your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Travel Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect solution for divers who want to stay warm without the weight and buoyancy of a thicker full suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e⚓ Oceanauts Academy: Tech Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Logic of the Hooded Vest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIn the Irish Sea, the most common way divers get cold is through \"flushing\" (cold water entering the neck of a suit) and heat loss through the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. The \"Chimney\" Effect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eYour head acts like a chimney for your body heat. By wearing an integrated hood, you aren't just keeping your head warm, you are preventing your core temperature from plummeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Core Compression Fit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eA thermal vest should feel snug, almost like a compression shirt. This ensures that even if a small amount of water enters your outer suit, it is trapped against your skin by the vest and cannot circulate. This \"dead water\" layer is what actually keeps you warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. Layering for the Irish Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIf you find your \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5\\text{mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/span\u003e Shadow suit is perfect for June but a bit chilly in May, don't buy a \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"7\\text{mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003e7mm\u003c\/span\u003e suit. Adding this 2mm vest effectively creates a \u003cb\u003e7mm core\u003c\/b\u003e where you need it most, while keeping your arms and legs flexible in \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5\\text{mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/span\u003e neoprene for better valve drills and mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcademy Note:\u003c\/b\u003e When layering, always tuck the vest \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eunder\u003c\/i\u003e the neck seal of your primary wetsuit. This creates a \"labyrinth seal\" that makes it nearly impossible for cold water to reach your chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e📏 Sizing \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eFor the best results, we recommend matching your vest size to your primary wetsuit size for a streamlined, anatomical fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,0\"\u003eS, M, L, XL, XXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scuba Force","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56523966710084,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5704\/7364\/files\/Hoodvestfront.png?v=1773705156","url":"https:\/\/oceanautsdiving.com\/products\/scuba-force-shadow-2mm-hooded-vest","provider":"Oceanauts Diving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}