it'll probably be awhile before i get a hood, but i think i like the SD hood. But do you think it'd be worth it if i got stripes now, then when i got the hood replaced, get it re-striped?
Depends if you don't mind spending the extra money. Me personally, I would get my hood then do the stripes. No sense in spendind money twice for the same thing. It can be used for the next thing on your list.