Boot dryer opinions?

[Matt S.]

being a new drysuit owner I have come to realize that I could use some accelerated drying for the boots, especially as I work on my technique to eliminate leaks. because the suit is so bulky, a tube-type dryer doesn't seem like it would work so well. Any opinions on this other style of product?

http://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-Circulator-AC-Boot-Dryer/dp/B0000TSILY

It looks like it would be just the ticket but I didn't find any references to it on the forum.

 

[WetDawg]

This is what you want:

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=5883&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

I got mine originally to dry neoprene duck hunting waders but if works great on the drysuit as well.

 

[dsteding]

I'll second the Peet's dry that wetdawg pointed out. Plus, you can get lengths of 2 inch (IIRC) schedule 40 pvc pipe as extensions from your local hardware store, cheaper and a bit less floppy than the 12 inch extensions sold with the dryer.

It works great, I use it when I rinse out the inside of my suit and it dries in about 8 hours or so, with no noise, and no undue heat applied to the suit.

 

[Matt S.]

Thanks guys!

 

[Hoosier]

This kind of dryer is being on sale in my local hardware store.

Boot and Sneaker Dryer and other Shoe Accessories at Dr. Leonard's Healthcare

Is this using a brushless or brush motor inside?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Matt S.]

If it is like my Peet dryer, there is no fan at all, just a pair of small electric heaters. Hot air rises and that's all the flow you need.

Edit: oops, read the description and there is a fan. Sorry.

 

[*Floater*]

My drysuit has sock-type booties so I just turn the whole thing inside out to dry the inside. I guess that may not be possible with attached boots, but if you could turn it inside out to the point where the boots start, then I assume you could towel dry them first and then point a regular fan set on max to blow air into them over night. I think that should do it.

 

[Hoosier]

My drysuit has sock-type booties so I just turn the whole thing inside out to dry the inside. I guess that may not be possible with attached boots, but if you could turn it inside out to the point where the boots start, then I assume you could towel dry them first and then point a regular fan set on max to blow air into them over night. I think that should do it.

Call me I am lazy. I built DIY Dry Suit Hanger with PVC pipe for two dry suits, but I haven't been able to use it because the hanger is higher than my ceiling. LOL~~~
It works great at the patio though.

So, I am looking at UK hangair and just saw this glove/boot dryer at the local hardware shop yesterday. It is only $14, but I am not if it is run by the brush motor.
If it has a brushless motor, I thought that it will be a great choice for the travel.

Or, I can use it for my ski boots and gloves as well.