Leave the Drysuit boots on the boat ??

[under water]

I couldn't resist the new price and just bought Bare Nexgen Pro drysuit with underwear and boots.. big boots.. size 12.
Well I know I need to get a pair of Turtles or XXL Jetfins to use the boots, BUT ..
Do I really need to wear those boots when I'm not walking across really sharp rocky shorelines?
Can I just leave them on the boat and wear my Apollo splits with just the drysuit?
Will it tear up the drysuit?

Those big boots seems like overkill. Geez.. I practically don't need fins when I'm wearing them!! (just kidding)

Thanks

PS. Is there a cure for this newbie spending on scuba gear addiction?

 

[ClayJar]

Can't answer your question, but as to the PS, the cure for the newbie spending is to keep diving. Eventually, it won't be *newbie* spending anymore.

 

[terrasmak]

Some people just wear booties under over the soft socks , you probably only need one size bigger than normal.

 

[Diver Lori]

I would think you would need something to prevent "rub" wear on the drysuit socks. Especially in the areas with seams.

I recently forgot my rockboots after a 3 hour drive to a local quarry. I just rented men's size 10 booties from the quarry and did fine.

 

[dannobee]

The "socks" are usually pretty fragile-compared to boots or booties. Find a pair of regular old booties that fit over the socks. You probably still have a pair laying around.

The answer to your other question is nope. Unless you finally get enough gear to trade some of it away for more gear.

 

[Mr.X]

Drysuit socks are prone to holes. You may have an occasion to remove the fins. Perhaps climb a ladder or scramble to get something on deck or in the parking lot. You also get your toe smashed in a sock. As much of a drag as it is, sometimes you have to ante up and get new fins.

I did. I have 5 pairs of fins sitting in my office.

 

[under water]

Some people just wear booties under over the soft socks , you probably only need one size bigger than normal.

Thanks for all the feedback.
I tried my size 12 booties over the drysuit and it worked fine. I didn't expect it to, so never tried :icorolley
That gives me about 6mm of neoprene on the feet. If I need to wear wool socks as well, I may need to go up to size 13, which might still fit into my existing fins.
I'll need to get the turtles (or equiv) anyway for the shore dives.

Thanks!

 

[jeckyll]

Turtles will solve your issue.

(from a fellow nexgen owner)