> 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 have both rubber boots and Chotas, and I never use the rubber boots for boating any more. The Chotas are much more comfortable and warmer than the rubber boots. Rubber boots are yucky to hike in; my socks usually slip down my foot. The Chotas never do that and they are warmer. The Chotas take in much less water, especially if you cinch them tight. The Choats with a good sole are better for walking. The slipper type boots might be good if you have a small kayak but they are terrible for walking on rocks. Chotas rule! If you have a dry suit with an attached gortex sock you can go with the shorty version. -- MZ *************************************************************************** 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 - 11:01:34 PST
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