skinny ankle bootie

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by Brode, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. Brode

    Brode Well-Known Member

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    Oct 27, 2011
    Does anyone have really skinny ankles and found a winter bootie that doesn't fill up with water?

    Looking for recommendations...
     
  2. CManRI

    CManRI Member

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    Sep 18, 2012
    Are you rolling your wetsuit over the boot cuff? If you are, take the detachable velcro strap from an xcel glove for example and use that to tighten things up.
     

  3. Brode

    Brode Well-Known Member

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    Oct 27, 2011
    I have a velcro ankle wrap on my o'neill mutants but it still lets water in...
     
  4. JTS

    JTS Well-Known Member

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    Feb 21, 2010
    I have an ankle strap from a broken leash that I put on my left ankle in the winter that keeps the flushing to a minimum (I wear my leash on the right ankle, reg foot) Only when the water is COLD
     
  5. Betty

    Betty Well-Known Member

    Oct 14, 2012
    I bought quicksilver split toe liquid neoprene dipped 2mm booties and used them first time today. They r men's so I got XS. They were great, kept my feet warm, very little water got in. I wore them under my wetsuit legs. After two hours maybe a tablespoon of wAter was in. Pricey, $59 but worth it if they last...oh,and I have skinny ankles.
     
  6. DarkBarrels

    DarkBarrels Active Member

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    Jun 19, 2012
  7. Brode

    Brode Well-Known Member

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    Oct 27, 2011
    I poop it all out
     
  8. surfingwasteland

    surfingwasteland Well-Known Member

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    Jul 24, 2011
    they are supposed to get water in them, your body/feet heat warms the water, thus keeping your feet warm... thats why its called a wetsuit, not a dry suit
     
  9. MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

    Dec 30, 2006
    Wrap your ankle and bootie with duct tape. . . but don't forget to shave your legs first.
     
  10. Dawn_Patrol

    Dawn_Patrol Well-Known Member

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    Jan 26, 2007
    Exactly...bone dry WETsuit boots and gloves are a myth. Properly fit, they get a film of water inside but not enough to feel like your carrying around a pint. However it sounds like the OP is having a flushng issue which is not good.
    Xcel Drylock booties might be a good idea. They have a sort of gasket at the top which minimizes flushing.
     
  11. Alvin

    Alvin Well-Known Member

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    Dec 29, 2009
    I have the Xcel drylock booties and they get minimal water in them. Only when I jump off my board at the end of a ride does some water slip. But my feet are warm and cozy. I do wear a polypro sock inside just so its easier to get them and the wetsuit off and it does create a bit of a barrier as well. Love my new Xcel drylock hooded 4/3. So warm.