socks for drysuit

[lexa]

Hi guys,

what's your choice of socks for 35F/2C water? I have 4th element arctic with flex soles and it feels a bit cold

Regards, Alexey

 

[underH2Oman]

I use a pair of Merino wool socks that I got at Marks work warehouse and love them. Are you cold in the water during the dive or in the snow pre or post dive?

 

[rhwestfall]

these:

Santi Thinsulate Sock | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

I went from "oh my god this is killing my feet!!!!" to "was that cold???".

My diving is the Great Lakes, with trips to the balmy waters of Tobermory in Georgian Bay being where they are most appreciated.

If ice diving, I'd wear them over a pair of Acorn fleece socks (found in outdoor stores that sell technical outdoor gear), or the $8.00 MK-2 socks on the bottom of the link I included.

 

[lexa]

I won't complain that I was cold during the dive, I was not cosy warm 100%

---------- Post added January 10th, 2014 at 02:54 PM ----------

I was thinking about santi socks. Does anyone know how do they perform comparing to MK2 / MK3 socks?

 

[101recon]

Here's a recent thread with lots of good info.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/advanced-scuba-discussions/471245-warm-feet-dry-suit.html

 

[nimoh]

You might consider a heated vest, or even just better core insulation.

When your core temperature drops a bit, your body reduces circulation to extremities in order to protect the core. If this is happening, adding insulation to your feet isn't going to be all that effective.

 

[lexa]

Thanks, looks like most people prefer wool socks

 

[fisheater]

I use really thick wool mountaineering socks, mainly to fill up the attached boots.


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