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Neoprene Wetsuit Boots...Good or bad idea?

Posted:
Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:42 pm
by Stevieboy
Hi all,
This is probably a dumb question so please dont flame me.....but does anyone use these? Are they a good thing to use or do they make surfing more awkward? Why do some have a split toe? Is it just a comfort thing?
Thanks all,
Stevieboy.

Posted:
Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:49 pm
by Dr Rev
I wear them, anything to keep my feet warm.

Posted:
Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:10 pm
by Banana
Water temp around 47 degrees here. I wear them all the time.

Posted:
Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:10 pm
by Luke
I wear them, keep my feet toasty warm and make it easier to walk down to the beach.

Posted:
Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:50 pm
by Otter
Booties are great for winter surfing. I like the split toe with a bridge, prevents the leash from getting stuck between your toes during critical take offs. I would say booties increase my water time and comfort level by at least 1/2. Well worth the $45 you would have to spend on a good pair.

Posted:
Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:53 am
by Stevieboy
Thanks everyone, sounds like a big thumbs up then
Looks like i will have to add them to my wish list...
Stevieboy.

Posted:
Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:33 pm
by tomcat360
I love mine.....I almost feel like putting them on to walk around the house....
Get them fitting real good, too loose and they can come off because they weigh a ton and they're colder, too tight and you'll be uncomfortable.
Time to lose the booties over here! Water's up to 55 or 60

Posted:
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:21 pm
by surferdude_scarborough
if its cold enough then wear them. its definately worth getting a good pair though. also make sure they fit right. they do flesh all if theyre too big and fill up with water.

Posted:
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:55 pm
by sinistapenguin
Booties are great. If you have a pair that's slightly too big, the toes fill up with water.
When you get out, you can take them off and put your hands in them to warm them up again. The water in them is really warm!!


Posted:
Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:05 pm
by drowningbitbybit
sinistapenguin wrote:The water in them is really warm!!

That's because its wee!!!!!!


Posted:
Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:01 pm
by Driftingalong
Bootie juice...
