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  Jul 10 2010, 03:32 PM
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I have a Henderson Gold Core wet suit and would like to start using it for long-arm dredging (not diving). My question is regarding footwear. The legs of the wetsuit end at my ankles. What should I be looking at for waterproof, durable, and comfortable footwear? It seems like there a many "flats style" neoprene boots out there but I have a hard time believing that the zipper on them are all I need to maintain dry feet. What's the best way to keep my feet dry with this setup?
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Jul 10 2010, 09:52 PM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Longmont, Colorado Member No.: 7,248 |
Hi Swizz This place looks like it might have what you're looking for : http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/CTGY/wetsuit-boots Disclaimer : I know nothing about this sort of thing but these looked like they should fit the bill. Boogie -------------------- peto metallum honestus
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Jul 12 2010, 06:37 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Thanks Boogie! I'm going to call them today for advise. Their prices look really good.
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Jul 18 2010, 10:22 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 12-April 10 Member No.: 7,212 |
I get all my gear from these guys! they have great prices and the gear is good.
http://www.tommydsports.com/ |
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Jul 23 2010, 09:15 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Quick follow-up...
After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: Henderson H2 (Henderson 7mm hood to toe now  )
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Jul 23 2010, 07:38 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Longmont, Colorado Member No.: 7,248 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Jul 23 2010, 09:15 AM)  Quick follow-up... After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: Henderson H2 (Henderson 7mm hood to toe now )Looks like good, high quality stuff! I've seen some split toed ones that look really uncomfortable. I think they were made for a sleestak or something. WTG! -------------------- peto metallum honestus
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Jul 23 2010, 08:28 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
QUOTE (Boogie @ Jul 23 2010, 08:38 PM) I've seen some split toed ones that look really uncomfortable. I think they were made for a sleestak or something. I've seen those type of boots also, just assumed they were to fit a type of fin setup. and... Although sleestacks appear to be reptilian, I don't believe they like water but your theory is still plausible. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Jul 24 2010, 05:47 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
i get out to many spots/states and need different suits for warm/cold water. so i like to layer my suits for the water temp. i have a 3 mm full suit and a 7 mm step through shorty.boots/hood/and my own mutilayered gloves(cheapies) this way i can keep warm in most rivers/streams that i goto!id like to make my own wetsuit heater sometime but i dont really need it in most streams i goto!
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Mar 20 2018, 05:49 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 30-July 17 From: Louisiana Member No.: 133,766 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Jul 23 2010, 09:15 AM) Quick follow-up... After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: Henderson H2 (Henderson 7mm hood to toe now )Swizz, How did the wetsuit, boots and gloves work out? I am looking for advice on a wetsuit for using in the Arkansas River in the summer. I was looking at Henderson wetsuits today. Thanks Easygoer |
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Mar 21 2018, 08:03 AM
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The Henderson suit was awesome. I think that 7mm was probably a little thick, could've gotten by with 5mm and it would have been much easier to put on and take off. The boots were excellent also. Gloves... they wear out fast no matter which brand. I sold the suit when I sold my dredge about 6 years ago.
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