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kiterbiker
Since 12 Jun 2010
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 Sat Mar 17, 12 12:04 am Booties question or idea |
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The biggest problem I have with my booties and all the ones I have tried is they are kinda grabby on the bottom, so no matter how loose I get foot straps, they catch on the rubber of the foot pad and I can never get my foot in as far as I want until Ive been up and riding and have done a few turns. Maybe if I rode strapless more often this wouldn't be a problem... But I like my twin tip if its not surf or swell.
So my question is: are there any booties out there that have a small pull tab on the toe you can use to give a tug and snug your foot in the strap before you get up and going? And if not, please someone in the industry start making this! |
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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| Sat Mar 17, 12 6:28 am |
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For the same reason of fit and feel for the board I've used these neoprene socks for years. I burn through a pair in one ore two winters but for me they work well for the coast or the columbia. May be too thin & not warm enough for some people though.
I usually buy mine at Gorge Performance in Portland.
http://www.ebodyboarding.com/Brands/H20/H20-Odyssey-3mm-Ultra-Socks
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
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| Sat Mar 17, 12 7:49 am |
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| Rollo Tomasi wrote: | For the same reason of fit and feel for the board I've used these neoprene socks for years. I burn through a pair in one ore two winters but for me they work well for the coast or the columbia. May be too thin & not warm enough for some people though.
I usually buy mine at Gorge Performance in Portland.
http://www.ebodyboarding.com/Brands/H20/H20-Odyssey-3mm-Ultra-Socks |
Yes , these are the answer ! I use a similar sock and they wear or tear easily but it's the feel while riding that counts . If you don't walk around on shore too much with them they last longer .
My feet stay quite warm in them , it kinda feels good when a flush of cool water gets in now and then while riding , thats how warm they feel to me .
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