"problem with drysuit attached boot."

[lakesdiver]

Miked,
If you haven't already, you might try something Trident makes called "fin grippers", part number RP57. Here's a link.

http://www.tridentdive.com/page101.htm

They've worked pretty well for my wife, who has a narrow foot. Cost $6/$7.

 

[lakesdiver]

Jeez, I should have told you they're kind of a "Y"-shaped stirrup that stretches from the back of the heel to the top and bottom of the foot, which "snugs up" the boot quite a bit. I use them too, though my boot fits fine, just as an extra protection against air in the boot.

 

[mddolson]

I am familiar with the product.
They used to be called fin keepers, and date back to the days of slipper fins (full foot pocket fins).
They wouldn't solve my problem, I had cold feet, a lack of insulation issue.

Thanks for the advise.
It might help Garfish though.

MikeD

 

[Garfish]

Hi folks:

Thanks mike for the info that i was wondering about. I'm going to try first a pair of felt liners to see if this would help. I have some foot garments that would work within the liners.

Also going to see if i can locate a pair of "Gaitors". Good advice Northeast Wreck.

The suit that i have purchase is the Whites composite suit. It's a well made suit . I sort of wished i went with the next size down boot but it was a little restrictive.

I hope to perfect my diving with the drysuit were to a point i'll use the least amount of gas which might help solve the problem within the suit.

Mike...good photo of your boots.

Thanks again guys....... Sam

 

[Uncle Pug]

Garfish once bubbled...
Also going to see if i can locate a pair of "Gaitors".

Instead of full blown gaitors you might want to just try velcro straps.

I have one suit with attached boots and I use a 2" wide velcro wrap around each ankle. I like it better with than without. I just happened to have a bunch of these I use on the boat and around the shop but I'm sure you could find something that would work.

Course in a pinch.. duct tape will do the job

 

[mddolson]

I love duck tape, keep it in my save a dive kit.

RED GREEN would be proud,

If you can't get it at Home depot, you probably don't need it!

LOL

MikeD
:blfish:

 

[Scottri]

Fin Keepers! I think Trident makes them. They are a simple rubber strap that goes over the top of you boot, under the bottom and over the heel. About 6 bucks in a dive shop. They keep air out of your boot and would help to make them a little more snug on the sides.

Scott

 

[raviepoo]

They might work on Neoprene boots but I doubt that they will work on thick rubber boots like the ones I foolishly purchased.

 

[NITF]

lakesdiver once bubbled...
Miked,
If you haven't already, you might try something Trident makes called "fin grippers", part number RP57. Here's a link.

http://www.tridentdive.com/page101.htm

They've worked pretty well for my wife, who has a narrow foot. Cost $6/$7.

Trident has changed their catalog so it is now located here:

http://www.tridentdive.com/page113.htm

NITF

 

[Dryglove]

Im not to sure if anyone has mentioned this or if you would want to do it.You could have your suit coverted over to use soft socks and rock boots.I have a bare with trek boots and love them.