In a message dated 98-11-23 12:25:31 EST, David_at_wainet.com writes: << One thing that I'm going to investigate when I next have to replace the ankle gaskets is switching to a latex "footie" - might keep my feet warmer and drier and also alleviate the problem of trying to fight my feet through those gaskets - I have small (size 7.5) feet, I can't imagine what it's like for folks with big feet<g>. >> Kokatat has also (fairly recently, I guess) introduced a neoprene bootie which it incorporates into its GoreTex suits. They're probably a little more survivable than the latex booties, but still need protection on longer or rougher walks. But it's two fewer Houdini tricks to play getting the suit on and off, your feet stay warm and dry in thick polypro or ragg wool socks, and, when you're building the suit, they add only about $50 to the price. Dunno the retrofit price for an existing suit. Working from second hand knowledge, but it looks like an excellent way to go for either bootie. I'm choosing the neoprene. Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Nov 24 1998 - 04:12:43 PST
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