Re: [Paddlewise] Swellies vs Chotas

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 16:26:50 -0500
From: "Evan Dallas" <Evan_Dallas_at_notes.ntrs.com>

> Looking at the pictures of Swellies on the MEC website vs Chotas, they look
> quite similar (except for the price).  Can anyone compare these, in terms
> of quality, fit, comfort etc.  Are the Chotas worth the 3x higher cost?

The Swellies are only comperable to the lowest quality Chotas.  The fancier
versions of the Chotas are better constructed and have nicer features.
The Swellies are basic reef boots with a high top and neoprene cuff at 
the top.  They are about 5mm, though, not 3mm as you say the Chotas are.
Around here, the basic Chotas, imported from the US, can't compare in price 
to the MEC product.

The Swellies are a bargain (when I bought them they were even cheaper)
and good value.  They are not high end.  Folks who want the bells and 
whistles buy the Chotas.

Mike
***************************************************************************
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 Tue Feb 18 2003 - 13:25:26 PST

This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Thu Aug 21 2025 - 16:31:04 PDT