SAR Swimmer - Help with gear

[pappa delta]

I am not a total newb. I did search the site for Jet Fins and Rocket Fins.
I had 20 plus pages of matches.:shocked2:

So to ask a direct question, that may have been asked before.

I need to train and must use the equipment we "fight" with. I understand that Jet Fins and Rocket Fins are designed to be used with a thick soled boot. However, my pool will not allow me use my boots in the pool.

So can I wear a thick wool sock or two or should I get a swim boot?

I wear an 11 in boots and shoes so what size should I get?

Respectfully,

PappaD

 

[hroark2112]

Try wearing some Converse All-Stars. They have non-marking soles and will approximate the boots.

 

[pappa delta]

Thank you for the idea, but I will not be allowed to enter the pool with shoes/boots or other street wear.

 

[rhuntley]

I need to train and must use the equipment we "fight" with.

Assuming you are wearing your drysuit, just buy a pair of wetsuit booties and wear a thick pair of socks.

 

[pappa delta]

Thank you.
Is there a decent bootie?
Our basic wear will be a jump suit or Dry Suit from Mustang. So when in the water we will be wearing boots.

Will the bootie and sock take up the foot pocket in the Rocket or Jet fin?

 

[nimoh]

Thank you for the idea, but I will not be allowed to enter the pool with shoes/boots or other street wear.

are you sure they are not referring to footwear that is ALSO worn outside?

Most pools I know of would allow footwear that has a dedicated indoor purpose.

 

[rhuntley]

Thank you.
Is there a decent bootie?
Our basic wear will be a jump suit or Dry Suit from Mustang. So when in the water we will be wearing boots.

Will the bootie and sock take up the foot pocket in the Rocket or Jet fin?

I honestly can't say, I guess that is something that you'd have to try on at your local dive store. My LDS rents wetsuit boots to be worn with dry suits, but they generally only rent Hollis F1's (fin) so I couldn't say for certain in your case. Hope that helps..

 

[pappa delta]

The pool is pretty strict. I think the only reason they let me wear cotton socks with my other fins is because they now why I am training.

My other fins are inexpensive and do not fit well. They work, but not for my current purposes.

 

[diversteve]

Your boots or any boots worn only in the pool? ScubaPro Delta Boots are marketed as non-marking. SCUBAPRO - DELTA BOOTS

These also: OceanPro 5mm Voyager Molded Sole Boots, Scuba Diving Bo - Booties : House of Scuba

 

[ams511]

If you can wear swim boots I would do that, if not you can try neoprene socks. Other than that you may want to use full foot fins for training then.