Cold Water Dive Boots Drying Methods

[eastnorri]

What is the best way to dry my cold water dive boots 7mm neoprene dive boots? It takes a week or more for the insides to dry. I can only assume direct sunlight is bad?

 

[Scott]

After a fresh water rinse I place them on a PVC stand I made so they hang upside down. I'll dry my gear in the garage or spare bath.

 

[spectrum]

Same here, freshwater rinse and upside down on a drying rack I made. The 3/4" pipe with rubber tips holds the boots open and lets initial water drain. The dve locker is vented with a circulating fan in the room. Full dry may take a few days but who cares.

Pete

 

[fisheater]

I use a glove and boot dryer, sold in outdoor and ski shops.

Quick and easy.


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[Peter_C]

My booties are 7mm and only get used in the tropics, so I either roll the cuff down and put them in the sun, or find a way to hang them in front of an A/C unit. If I dove them all the time I would use a boot and glove dryer.

 

[TSandM]

Our Peet's boot dryer works beautifully. Dry overnight.

 

[tracydr]

I don't have a dryer but for booties and drysuit boots, I've found newspaper wadded into the boots, replaced with dry every few hours works quite well.

 

[chillyinCanada]

I do the same as Tracy, especially for trying to get them dry(ish) before the return home from a trip

 

[emoreira]

You can try this : http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/299965-diy-boots-gloves-air-dryer.html

besides a DIY project, it is also available in Amazon Amazon.com: DryGuy Wide-Body Boot and Glove Dryer: Sports & Outdoors

for neoprene, I would not recommend using hot air.
Also, if you are going to DIY, use an AC current brushless motor, as DC motors produce ozone, whichis not good for neoprene.