Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question

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Re: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question

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Paddle Power wrote:I used to wear a drysuit with ankle gaskets and wore latex socks, which kept my feet dry. Yes, a bit of a pain to put on and off, but it was bomber proof.
I'd thought about that and wondered how well it would work. I did a little web browsing. WARNING! A general search for latex socks can pull up some pretty kinky stuff! :oops:
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latex helmut liners too!
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This from a Canadian who paddles all winter long, with dry gloves, neoprene hood, and multi fleece layers:

Get the built-in socks. (And always use them within shoes or booties to protect them from gravel and sticks.)

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Re: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question

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hazardharry wrote:latex helmut liners too!
Ha ha, even has a handy ring for attaching carbiners during swift water rescues!
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