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sjomik · April 21st, 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by badger)

I get cold feet, plain and simple

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I also have the same problem, and here are a few things that I have noticed about keeping my toes warm:

- Dressing in layers applies also to your feet. You need to have something close to the skin that will transfer perspiration away from your skin. Water transfers heat a lot better than air, so you need to keep your feet dry if you want them to be warm.

- Make sure that you start the dive with warm feet. If your feet are already cold when you kit up, there is very little chance that they will get any warmer during the dive.

- I am always get cold more easily if I am tired and/or not well fed before diving.

- Drysuit "boots" (I dont know if that is the correct term in English) must be large enough. If they are too small there will not be much air between the fabrics and therefore the insulation will not be very good.

My cordura suit has neoprene boots which insulate a little bit by them selves, and under the suit I have used a hiking sock and one thick wool sock (type that grannys like to knit around here). This has been enough to keep my feet reasonably warm in 45-50 mins dives in water that is 2-4 c.

Just my 2 cents.

April 21st, 2008, 01:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
sjomik(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 1	Quote: (Originally Posted by badger) I get cold feet, plain and simple . I also have the same problem, and here are a few things that I have noticed about keeping my toes warm: - Dressing in layers applies also to your feet. You need to have something close to the skin that will transfer perspiration away from your skin. Water transfers heat a lot better than air, so you need to keep your feet dry if you want them to be warm. - Make sure that you start the dive with warm feet. If your feet are already cold when you kit up, there is very little chance that they will get any warmer during the dive. - I am always get cold more easily if I am tired and/or not well fed before diving. - Drysuit "boots" (I dont know if that is the correct term in English) must be large enough. If they are too small there will not be much air between the fabrics and therefore the insulation will not be very good. My cordura suit has neoprene boots which insulate a little bit by them selves, and under the suit I have used a hiking sock and one thick wool sock (type that grannys like to knit around here). This has been enough to keep my feet reasonably warm in 45-50 mins dives in water that is 2-4 c. Just my 2 cents.