[Paddlewise] FW: Latex socks or ankle ga

You do have to be careful about abrading the latex socks, but they make
it so much easier to put on the suit, as well as allowing you to wear
extra socks underneath for warmth, that I think they are worth it. What
I do to protect the latex socks from sand, etc., is wear them under a
pair of Neoprene boots with semi-rigid soles. Also, the latex socks are
replaceable, probably for about the same price as a new pair of Seal
Skins if you can have it done locally.

Chuck Holst

 -----Original Message-----
From: garydoran [mailto:garydoran_at_home.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 12:37 PM
To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Latex socks or ankle gaske


I am seriously planning to purchase a Kokotat Gore-Tex drysuit.  I am   deciding
whether to get latex socks or ankle gaskets.  While latex socks will keep   my
feet dry, I am concerned about wearing holes in the heals.  An associate   of
mine says he is able to wear SealSkinz [sp?] socks _under_ the ankle   gaskets
to form a watertight seal.  He can then buy new SealSkinz socks if they   wear.

I suspect this topic may have been discussed before.  If it has, what is   the
consensus?  If it hasn't, what are the thoughts of the members of this   list?

Gary Doran
Victoria, Canada  
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