Re: [Paddlewise] rubber boots/chotas

On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:25:30 -0600, "e nacik"
<Ellen.M.Nacik-2_at_tc.umn.edu> said:

> i'm looking for information from those of you who have used both chota
> boots and rubber boots in COLD ocean water. has anyone found a clear
> advantage/disadvantage w/ one v. other?

I wear Chota's in the ocean around New England.  They stay dry so long as
the water doesn't get over the tops than it will let water in.  I've
been swimming a few times with them and they do take on some water but
not enough to be a problem.  After swimming from my surf ski I found it
was quite
difficult to get the water out of the Chotas.  The cinch strap on the
chotas
works well to cut down on water going into the boots, plus it keeps them
on your legs
when swimming and maneuvering back into/onto your boat. 

I don't like the prospect of using an open topped boot.  My time with
regular
boots has been off the water.  I've seen no reason to chose regular boots
over
the Chotas.  There definitely isn't foot space in my boats for much more
than that
taken up by me and my chotas.  

Kirk
-- 
  Kirk Olsen
  kork4_at_cluemail.com
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