In a message dated 2/17/2003 11:57:22 AM Central Standard Time, Ellen.M.Nacik-2_at_tc.umn.edu writes: > 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? > If you own or want them make a decision on them based on the type of support you want for your feet. I have the ones that are boot like and they were good companions on a 6+ mile hike in the bogs and hills of West Chichigof Island. My compadre Jimmy had the kind that were unsupported at the ankle and he was irritated he overlooked the heavier duty type. Additionally, the hole he earned on them would have been prevented had he bought the sturdier type. That being said, I paddle more low volume boats these days and now barely can fit them in the kayak. So, I just put on an oversize water shoe on my dry suit booty and call it a day. Another significant gripe is that when practicing rescues they do take on water when pared with dry pants or dry suit, but very little when pared with a wetsuit bottom. When wet they take forever squared and a day to dry. My wife loves them dearly and wears them on all outings. Back to the 2 cents thing, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Feb 17 2003 - 10:24:04 PST
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