RE: [Paddlewise] Was Dress for water temp, now after drysuit

Agree strongly with Sid's comments -- booties are terrific.

My Kokatat GORE-TEX drysuit was built with neoprene booties rather than
latex -- which was then the option.  Pre-Goretex booties, I think, with
latex being the option.  The neoprene booties are thick -- like an old
winter dive suit, maybe four mil or more -- but they're good insulation
and keep my feet warm with a pair (or two) of ragg socks under the
neoprene.  The biggest upside -- they're compact enough to wear by
themselves in a very restrictive cockpit -- like my Pintail's.
Downside, although you can walk in the suit, I would be careful with
abrasion and possible puncture of the material; so you almost have to
have monster slide-in shower shoes or something to protect the bottom of
the neoprene socks when ashore.  Small price for the comfort and the
warmth of that thick material, and maybe less fragile than latex.  

Haven't been able to find neoprene options on their Web site, but a
phonecon just confirmed that they still offer them if requested.  And
Kokatat has an outstanding reputation for backing up their products,
replacing items -- or even whole suits -- if issues develop with their
products -- which isn't often.

Joq
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