Re: [Paddlewise] Latex socks or ankle gaskets

From: Gary Doran <garydoran_at_home.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:11:11 -0800
Thanks to all those who gave me advice about drysuit socks.  FYI, I just made
my order and I chose the neoprene socks option.

Gary Doran
Victoria, Canada

Gary Doran wrote:
> 
> 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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