Neoprene Socks

[MrMojo]

Hi All,
I have a general question for any one who has some first hand experience in wearing neoprene socks under a dry suit. I know they are warm and will help me fill out any spare boot space but as i do not wear ankle wieghts will they add bouyancy to my feet or will it even out the previous space containing air around my feet.
While on the suject of floaty feet has anybody got any views on leg gaitors good or bad .

Thanks and regards,

MAL..

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[MechDiver]

Good, real wool socks or Weezle booties will work better than neoprene IMO as they will let your feet breathe and are warmer anyway.

Phil

 

[Diver Lori]

I agree with Phil. Go with the wool socks and add a polypro sock liner if wool makes you itch. I don't have weezel booties, but I do have 400G booties and like those too for the colder stuff.

As we use to say in the Coast Guard....."the best dressed corpses wear cotton".

 

[Diver0001]

MrMojo once bubbled...
Hi All,
I have a general question for any one who has some first hand experience in wearing neoprene socks under a dry suit. I know they are warm and will help me fill out any spare boot space but as i do not wear ankle wieghts will they add bouyancy to my feet or will it even out the previous space containing air around my feet.
While on the suject of floaty feet has anybody got any views on leg gaitors good or bad .

Thanks and regards,

MAL..

***HAPPY NEW YEAR***
*******TO ALL*******

I've tried neoprene gloves under my dry gloves and I don't get any better results (or even as good) as wool (or thinsulate) gloves.

Use thin polypropylene socks under woollen socks. The synthetic material wicks away sweat and the wool continues to insulate even when wet. That's the first thing you learn about winter camping in Canada.

R..

 

[Fetch]

When diving wet, neoprene socks are a godsend With good gloves and a hood, it basically turns a 7mil into a semi-dry

jeff