[Paddlewise] Fw: Swellies vs Chotas

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From: Evan Dallas





Also, I noticed that there are three versions of the Chotas:  the "regular"


ones with a 3mm sole (seems thin if you're going to be walking on rocky,


barnacle-covered stuff) for US$75; the "nunavut", which apparently has a


regular sole and heel (perhaps making it better for canoeing?) for US$93;


or the quicklace model with a 7mm sole for US$93.  Which one is more


appropriate for kayak touring?





Evan,





There is actually a 4th version of the Chotas. The "regular one is a model


MK100. I purchased an MK150 via mailorder from an outfitter in upstate NY.


The 150's are exactly the same as the 100's except there is no fleece lining


and they only cost $56. I have found that here in CA at least, they are


plenty warm enough for winter use. They are a little too warm for summer use


though. I wear a pair ofsocks inside and they stay perfectly dry.





The thin sole is not too thin in my opinion, although we generally are not


walking on barnacles. They handle the normal beaches and rocks just fine.


Anything bigger would be a problem fitting in my boat with me.





Steve Holtzman








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