Topic: Gill Tournament Jacket Hood

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January 12, 2019 at 8:39 pm #467701

Bearkat
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I have the Gilltournament jacket and bibs which I really like. I have been wearing it this fall and winter when it’s cold to block the wind. The hood is supposed to be vented to help keep it on which seems to work. However, at higher speeds, it acts as a parachute. It wants to pull your neck back leaving you sore at the end of the day. I can make a headgear change, but curious if anyone else has this issue or if there is a way to adjust the hood to prevent it.

January 14, 2019 at 9:41 pm #467702

bamabassmaster
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I think there’s a ‘sweet spot’ you have to get to when adjusting the fit on that Vortex hood. I can definitely tell a difference between it and a ‘non-vented’ hood, but I’m convinced I can get it adjusted even better to prevent the parachute feeling you’re describing.

January 22, 2019 at 3:35 pm #468991

BamaCat
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I think there’s a ‘sweet spot’ you have to get to when adjusting the fit on that Vortex hood. I can definitely tell a difference between it and a ‘non-vented’ hood, but I’m convinced I can get it adjusted even better to prevent the parachute feeling you’re describing.

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I have one too and can’t figure out what the step on the back does. It is in the middle of the back of your head. Not sure what it does. Any ideas??

January 22, 2019 at 5:56 pm #469000

Bass Cat Boats
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@kevinshort might have good insight on this gill suit. He’s spent an hour or two behind the wheel with his hood up. Anything Kevin?
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