The Sooruz Neo Guru 2mm Beanie is a neoprene beanie — full head coverage without the lower-face / neck wrap of a full surf hood. Best for open-water swimmers who want warmth on the head without something tight around the neck, and for shoulder-season paddlers in cool conditions where a full hood would be overkill. H22 / 2022 model on clearance.

Key features

• 2mm Limestone neoprene — warm enough for cool / cold water without the bulk of a hood
• Full crown and ear coverage — no exposed scalp or ears
• No neck/face seal — easier breathing, more comfortable for long swim sessions
• Flat-stitched seams

Specification

Size chart

Sooruz beanies use head circumference. Measure around your head just above the eyebrows and ears.

Sizes are guidelines — for exact dimensions check the brand product page. For sizing advice, call us on 01492 588001.

When to wear cold-water accessories

• Thin gloves (1.5mm) — UK water 14-18°C. Spring/autumn shoulder seasons; warm-water travel for dexterity.
• Open-palm mittens (2mm) — UK water 8-14°C. Better warmth than full-finger gloves while preserving palm-feel for paddle/rope/board grip.
• Standard gloves (3mm) — UK water 6-12°C. Full UK winter cold-water spec for surf/SUP/swim.
• Hood (2mm) — UK water below 12°C. Heat loss through the head is significant; a hood extends your cold-water session length dramatically.
• Beanie (2mm neoprene) — UK water 10-15°C, or open-water swim use where a hood is too restrictive. Maintains warmth without full head coverage.
• Thermo rash vest (under wetsuit) — adds an extra warmth layer under any wetsuit; also worn over the top in mid-summer for sun protection and chafe-prevention.

About Sooruz

Sooruz is a French watersports brand founded in 1999 in La Rochelle, building wetsuits and accessories designed by riders for riders. Innovation and environmental responsibility sit at the core — Sooruz pioneered Oysterprene® neoprene (made using recycled oyster shells and bio-based components), alongside recycled fabrics, water-based glues, and circular initiatives for used wetsuits.

Sooruz's cold-water accessory range (gloves, hoods, beanies, and thermo rash vests) is built around the same Storm Dry interior lining used in the flagship Guru wetsuits — the difference between a session you cut short and one you stay out for. Small kit, big impact.

Honest advice from us

The Neo Guru Beanie is the right pick if you swim more than surf — open-water swimmers often find a full hood too restrictive around the neck for sustained swimming. The beanie gives you the heat-retention benefit (most heat-loss is from the head) without the breathing/neck restriction. For surfing or paddling in deep winter, the Session Hood 2mm (Product 5) gives more coverage. 01492 588001 for sizing.

Pairs well with

Sooruz Guru 5mm surf boots for full cold-water foot/hand/head coverage · A Sooruz wetsuit shampoo for proper aftercare (rinse with fresh water and let dry inside-out after every session) · A changing robe for car-park changing · A small dry bag for kit transport

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