volinjo_at_juno.com wrote: > [snip] Again, my understanding is that > the newer KoKatat suits will have only one type of sock - I'm not sure if > it's Goretex or cordura, but it's pretty hefty, but pliable. Should work > very well. In response to what Bill L. wrote: > > socks or booties I know I pretty much want to stay away from just > > having the latex gasket at the ankles and, so, I believe that gives me > > three choices of sock/bootie material: > > A. Latex > > B. Neoprene > > C. Gore-tex > > Please correct me if I'm wrong. Gettin' on this thread kinda late (been in Florida ... more later about that), however: 1. Kokatat will provide booties in any of the three varieties Bill details. 2. The Gore-tex option is a good one. I acquired a dry suit from Kokatat so-equipped, and after three outings, I am convinced the Goretex is the best choice for me. Durable enough, and feet are dry dry dry. Latex and neoprene (if thin) will tear more readily than Goretex, and are more difficult to repair. You can get Goretex repair material in kit form from REI (and others). Only problem with the Goretex is it tends to bunch up inside my paddle shoes, so I have to go with a thin sock. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Jan 27 2001 - 20:00:22 PST
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