Avanti Quattro Plus vs. Seawing Nova for current

[buddhasummer]

As it currently stands, I think my best bet would be to try the Mares Trilastic boots with the small Quattros, then if I don’t like them for whatever reason, I can try the small XTs. I believe the XTs are heavier than the Quattros in the same size, and since I travel with them, weight will be a consideration.

The weight difference is marginal, not enough to be a concern anyway, leave an extra pair of socks at home.

 

[Dogbowl]

*** I use the 4th element 6,5mm Amphibian and Pelagic boots in a US 7.

The Amphibians looks like they would work, but probably heavy. The Pelagics’s sole seems a little too thin for my purposes.

The Mares are my favorite boots and years old with probably more than 400 dives on them. The Seasolfts are heavier and very will made through. The only negative I have for the Mares is no tab over the zipper to keep the boots from unzipping while diving. If Mares would add this simple feature I think they would be a near perfect boot.

If the boots are just a tad large wear some athletic or wool socks with them.

I see what you mean about the tabs. Even the newer Flexa doesn’t have the tabs. Boot size 5.5 would be the perfect fit for me, but since boots don’t come in half sizes, I usually opt for size 5 - they’re “short” on land but once in the water, they’re fine.

The Mares Flexa’s are available at an LDS. I’ll go try them.

 

[buddhasummer]

It's more substantial than it looks.

 

[Dogbowl]

It's more substantial than it looks.

My current boots that are too narrow are these:

Superzip Ergo Boot - Aqua Lung US - Recreational and Professional Scuba Diving Gear

 

[buddhasummer]

Had a pair of those, hated them, there was not enough protection on top and my fins would dig into the neoprene.

 

[StefinSB]

My current boots that are too narrow are these:

Superzip Ergo Boot - Aqua Lung US - Recreational and Professional Scuba Diving Gear

Have you looked into those boots for warm water: Seasoft Sunray 3 mm Low Cut Boots with Zipper

They have a big outline and allow me to use the same size mares plana with 6.5mm and 3mm boots and have a quite supportive sole.

 

[Dogbowl]

Have you looked into those boots for warm water: Seasoft Sunray 3 mm Low Cut Boots with Zipper

They have a big outline and allow me to use the same size mares plana with 6.5mm and 3mm boots and have a quite supportive sole.

Thanks for the suggestion and link! I’ll look into them!

 

[Johanan]

Are the Apeks RK3 fins suitable for diving dry? I used mine on a Drysuit course a few weeks ago and found them, horrible letting air migrate to my legs dry easily, but I’m not sure if that was because it was in only 4-5 m of water?

I dive only dry and they are good for me, albeit could have been a tad heavier. I didn't understand the concept of fins letting the air migrate to legs? The cure for that would rather be rockboots where you can pull the laces really tight. Have a look at Aqualung Evo 3 or 4.

@buddhasummer I did the same and replaced the Apeks spring tabs with Hollis ones for the same reason.

 

[EireDiver606]

I dive only dry and they are good for me, albeit could have been a tad heavier. I didn't understand the concept of fins letting the air migrate to legs? The cure for that would rather be rockboots where you can pull the laces really tight. Have a look at Aqualung Evo 3 or 4.

@buddhasummer I did the same and replaced the Apeks spring tabs with Hollis ones for the same reason.

Maybe it’s just the fact that I’m a newbie diver

 

[Johanan]

Maybe it’s just the fact that I’m a newbie diver

You have a great future!