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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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 Fri Mar 09, 07 10:39 am how thick are your boots? |
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| thinking of keeping the toes warm...how thick? |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 11:16 am |
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The thicker they are the less you can feel & they are harder to get into your board.
I like thin split toe booties (3 mill) |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2066 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 11:22 am |
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| pacifichigh wrote: | The thicker they are the less you can feel & they are harder to get into your board.
I like thin split toe booties (3 mill) |
Here, here, I agree, it's what I use. Split big toe with the connection at the end. . . I don't know about RR 40 temps but its good for spring and summer coast conditions. Usually 1 1/2 hrs of straight riding before I need to come in and de-numb them. Alittle heat loss for performance gain. |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 12:45 pm |
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| pacifichigh wrote: | The thicker they are the less you can feel & they are harder to get into your board.
I like thin split toe booties (3 mill) |
True, true, I upgraded my 3 mill to 7 mill superfreaks - and they work great on the skim and surfboard - less fun on twintip - but you can deal with 2hrs in 40 degrees - trade offs..... |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 12:48 pm |
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thanks!
i went with excel 3mm split toes. the sole is all one piece, so the toe is split, but not separate. Gorge Performance.
I usually just go barefoot, and have been good for an hour or so in the ocean...i'll try them out tomorrow....should be great! |
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 2:50 pm |
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I've got some 6.5 mil titanium boots. It's like your feet are in a Hot tub!
Downside is you gotta jack the bindings open a bit, but good for a swim. |
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
895 Posts
da Hood
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 8:03 pm |
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| ZERO... No seriously, I hate booties, though it was pretty damn cold a few weeks back at the Event Site. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 8:18 pm |
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| Yeah, excel 3mm split toe booties are awesome. They're way warmer than other 3mm booties. I was gonna get the 5mm ones but they were too hot. I used to have regular 5mm booties by ProMotion and these booties are probably just as warm, but I have better feel in them. I've been loving them at the Norcal coast. Have been easily riding 3 hours at Waddell the past month without any problems. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Fri Mar 09, 07 8:50 pm |
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2/3 oneil split toe for me... plug for NSI Adjustable Foot Straps/Pads: booties used to really bug me until I got these. The toe ridge and arch support in the pads helps give you some feel back. Plus you can pull the strap tight as soon as your feet are in, nice and snug.  |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Sat Mar 10, 07 6:50 am Xcel |
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Excel split toe 3mm.
Yesterday I put my new ones on
nice and tight compared to my 3 year old ones !!
I am very hard on these booties and compared to others ,,there is no comparison
they stay tight and hold up well
Almost makes me want to try thier wetsuits |
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
424 Posts
Just a Kook that's
Obsessed
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| Sat Mar 10, 07 11:55 am |
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after all this talk, I may have to upgrade my booties from my scuba days  They sound much better |
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