cold feet

[snuggle]

when i dive with my drysuit my feet tend to get a bit chilled..anyadvice out there?even with wool socks they get a bit chilled..i was thinking of maybe putting in a couple of hand warmers in the suit..

 

[MechDiver]

My suit has insulated boots so I don't have that problem. If you're already wearing wool (cotton BAD), try polypro socks under the wool.
I would go with the Weezle booties if you have the "slipper" type feet on your suit.

MD

 

[boomx5]

I went to REI and bought me a pair of wool socks for $12.00 and my feet haven't been cold since.

 

[ckharlan66]

Same as with the wetsuit when you get cold.....just pee in it.....the drysuit really works to keep the warm liquid in.

Sorry couldn't resist...now back to your regularly scheduled helpful posts.

Chad.

PS. Try the poly pro socks and or neoprene socks.

Good luck.

 

[JeffAustin]

Polypro or wool socks. Cotton absorbs moisture, feels cold. Also, if you don't have wiggle room for your toes, your feel will get cold. When gearing up, make sure you don't start by putting your feet somewhere damp, then into the drysuit. If you've got the room in your boots, try the chem. warmers, they make them to fit in ski boots. Try flexing your feet occasionally when you are diving , that can help with cold feet.

 

[MechDiver]

ckharlan66 once bubbled...
Same as with the wetsuit when you get cold.....just pee in it.....the drysuit really works to keep the warm liquid in.

Of course, the problem is, you can only pee in one boot per dive, which may cause you to fin in circles. You buy a p-valve, throw away the valve and put a "Y" fitting on the lower end of the line. Run a line from the Y into each boot. Thus you will get an immediate "warm feeling" instead of waiting for it to trickle down, and your boots will remain balanced.

You may also want to put OPV's in your boots in case you have a large bladder capacity. This will allow you to vent excess fluid and maintain trim. Very important you know.

Anonymous:bonk:

 

[matt t.]

Janice of "Softwear" fame also makes fleece socks in 100, 200, and 300 gram weights. I wear 2 pair of the 300 gram socks with my DUI/Rock Boots and have no problem in 34 degree water.

 

[Mike M]

My wife is having the same problem, Cold Feet. She asked a friend of our, and she suggested buying a pair of winter boot inserts. Trimming them down so they are approximately ankle high and placing them in the dry suit boot. This friend of hers told her she too use to get cold feet and that the inserts really help. My wife is now on the hunt for a pair of boot inserts for her suit.

Just an idea

Mike M

 

[BrianB]

I've been using winter boot liners cut off at the ankles. After a long dive I can stand around in the snow and not feel the cold, with the felt liners you may have to increase your ankle wieghts slightly.

 

[NurseShark]

...have enough insulation to hold the warmth in - otherwise the dry suit has no insulating value & all that work just dissipates into the ocean & you have cold, wet, stinky feet!!
But seriously, layers are the key! We do alot of winter camping & alpine ski touring & my feet are usually cold at the best of times. The only thing that has worked for me is layering what is called a wicking sock underneath a pair of polar fleece socks. You can get both at your local camping or outdoor sports store. The wicking sock makes sure that your feet stay dry, which helps with the staying warm, and wool socks don't hold a candle to polar fleece for cozy warmth!