Re: [Paddlewise] rubber boots/chotas

From: "al.m" <al.m_at_3web.net>

> > One thing there came to my mind: Could a pair of latex neck-gasket be
> > fitted to the bootleg,
> 
> Aquaseal glue (used for neoprene) should be able to do the job.  

I wouldn't bother.  The Swellies don't let more than a trickle of water
in, since the uncoated neoprene band around the top does a good job.
OTOH, if you've got really skinny legs, this might not work, so a latex 
seal might be better.

I've been told that some BC area paddlers get a GoreTex top added to 
them to allow them to stand in water well over the knee.  The GoreTex
can be slid down to the boot top or raised up to the thigh and held with
a bungie and cordlock.  Didn' impress me at all.

The only modification I made to my Swellies was to sew a hem into the
end of the strap at the top.  That way the strap doesn't fall out of
the ladderlock when I take them off.

Mike
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