divergirl6
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I'm a new diver and, under guidance, I bought a used O.S. systems shell suit for $100 off Craigslist. It's pretty old, but the owner took really good care of it and it's basically like new after about 10 years. Plus, it fits me and I'm really small - 5'2", 105 pounds. For some reason, the owner had latex feet on it instead of attached boots and I was going to wait to attach boots to them until the latex died. Instead of boots, I've been wearing old tennis shoes - kind of weird, I know, but I was advised to and it worked pretty well on my first day diving in it. Last week, I dove in it again and my shoes were coming off underwater. It was pretty awful and even when the straps on my fins were really tight, the shoes still felt like they were slipping off - VERY uncomfortable. I'm pretty sure now that I want attached boots before the latex feet die.
My question is, does it matter that the suit is old? Will I still be able to get boots for it? What kind of boots are advised? I just want your thoughts on my dilemma...
Thanks!
divergirl
My question is, does it matter that the suit is old? Will I still be able to get boots for it? What kind of boots are advised? I just want your thoughts on my dilemma...
Thanks!
divergirl