Using Neoprene boots with drysuit?

under water · Apr 13, 2007

I have Bare NexGen drysuit that I will be bringing out to dive the channel islands (Anacapa) at the end of May.
The size 12 boots that come with the drysuit are HUGE and I have not yet purchased Turtles that will fit them.
I have found that I can put on my normal size 12 neoprene boots over the feet and therefore still use my Apollo Bio-Fins, which I like.
Since I will be diving from a boat does anyone see an issue with this?
Thanks!

SteveAD · Apr 13, 2007

Go for it.

jchull · Apr 13, 2007

My wife dives with neoprene booties instead of rock boots, I don't see any problem with it at all.

IceBergSlim · Apr 13, 2007

Why assume there is a problem untill you have one?

DiverLS · Apr 13, 2007

Hey - IceBergSlim - he's going out on a boat for the entire day. You can't run for the car to change options that way.

IceBergSlim · Apr 13, 2007

DiverLS:
Hey - IceBergSlim - he's going out on a boat for the entire day. You can't run for the car to change options that way.

True. But he could bind two Happy Meal cartons on his feet with gaff-tape and get about the same result.

p1medicshawn · Apr 13, 2007

I dive with my neoprene boots 90% of the time. The other 10% I use my rockboots.

under water · Apr 13, 2007

IceBergSlim:
True. But he could bind two Happy Meal cartons on his feet with gaff-tape and get about the same result.

OK. I'll remember to bring some happy meals. If they still sell them in California.

Actually I felt 99% sure using the neoprene boots would be OK. Didn't want to get into the split vs duck feet argument, but since I have yet to dive that way, was just looking for others with a positive experience doing the same. The splits work for me better than the Jets I have. Probably just the way I use them.
I am prepared to take the glances from the more DIR oriented, but still hoping to pick up an open-minded insta-buddy. I'm going to see some nature and take some pictures.
Thanks to everyone for the feedback.

IceBergSlim · Apr 13, 2007

Dive the shoes you feel the most comfortable with.

There is no replace for the fins you like.

stangguy327 · Apr 16, 2007

So you will just but the wetsuit booties over top of the drysuit boots??? That is a good idea that i havent thought about.

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