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While it was a pretty warm fall and slow start to the winter, I haven’t been out in the water since mid November because it’s just too cold! Really looking forward to when it warms up, but I know the air will do so long before the water does… What’re your favorite boots/gloves/etc to stay warm in the late fall and early spring? Or even in the winter if you dare!
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I made a video a little over a year ago about keeping hands warm. It may help you. Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUWhnOKubOE&t=18s
As far as booties, Lisa and I both use Neil Pryde Mission (Fireline) 7mm booties. The new fabric is incredible stretchy which makes them an absolute pleasure to put on. I have a 6mm O’Neill Psychotech wetsuit which also has the newest fabric and is incredibly comfortable. But get it about 2 sizes bigger than the size charts says. And I have a Kokatat Swift drysuit with relief zipper that I can layer up underneath. Just remember that if you ever get a hole or tear in a drysuit while on the water it will fill up with water quickly and you won’t be able to swim much. So always wear a PFD with a drysuit, stay close to shore and use a bigger board that you can climb on top of in an emergency.
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Hi Mark,
Welcome to the forum!
Boot wise I have a pair of Xcel booties that are 5mm thick. I like them a lot. I have blown through a couple other brands but these have really held up. They have a durable sole that is still thin enough for good feel, and all seems are glued inside and out. They also have nice pul loops that are super helpful.
For my hands I have used Dakine mitts for years. Hands are tough. Wrists and forearms get tired. I have tried gloves once but felt I tired even more quick because of the thickness of the neoprene. Nitrile paint/work gloves are good in spring when the air is warm but water is cold. They keep the wind chill off.
Wd
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