h2ogypsy
Registered
Hello fellow divers,
I have recently dusted off my drysuit (Whites Catalyst 360). I used to use it mainly for shallower (35') swift water river diving. Now I am in quarries and the ocean more often (all winter long) and I have found that the boots that came with it (Evo 3) and the fins I had to purchase to fit the boots into, do not work for the type of diving I do now. I cannot do any other kick effectively besides a frog kick (and similiar). I also have a lot of buoyancy issues with the fin/boot (which I can trim).
I did some experimenting one day and I took the boots off and layered neoprene and wool socks and such and used my normal fins and it was wonderful! Finally a wide range of kicks and comfort! HOWEVER, my drysuit is not protected because I had nothing on the outside of my feet (all of our areas here have rocks, oyster shells, etc.). When I did take different sized booties to wear on the outside of my drysuit (feet) I found I ended up with the same and additional problems, 1) too bouyant, 2) need larger fin, 3) and if wear bootie to fit fins I like, too tight (drysuit material bunches up inside bootie).
Does anyone have any suggestions for a lightweight boot/sock that has a protective tread that I can wear outside my drysuit and not have to change fins? Or is this possible?
Thank you kindly and happy and safe diving to all.
I have recently dusted off my drysuit (Whites Catalyst 360). I used to use it mainly for shallower (35') swift water river diving. Now I am in quarries and the ocean more often (all winter long) and I have found that the boots that came with it (Evo 3) and the fins I had to purchase to fit the boots into, do not work for the type of diving I do now. I cannot do any other kick effectively besides a frog kick (and similiar). I also have a lot of buoyancy issues with the fin/boot (which I can trim).
I did some experimenting one day and I took the boots off and layered neoprene and wool socks and such and used my normal fins and it was wonderful! Finally a wide range of kicks and comfort! HOWEVER, my drysuit is not protected because I had nothing on the outside of my feet (all of our areas here have rocks, oyster shells, etc.). When I did take different sized booties to wear on the outside of my drysuit (feet) I found I ended up with the same and additional problems, 1) too bouyant, 2) need larger fin, 3) and if wear bootie to fit fins I like, too tight (drysuit material bunches up inside bootie).
Does anyone have any suggestions for a lightweight boot/sock that has a protective tread that I can wear outside my drysuit and not have to change fins? Or is this possible?
Thank you kindly and happy and safe diving to all.
