J24 (Sail No. 4239) Dartmouth |
29er GBR 074 Tynemouth |
Laurent Giles 'Jolly Boat' Exeter |
List classes of boat for sale |
New sailing boots |
Post Reply |
Author | |
ASok
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739 |
Post Options
Quote Reply
Topic: New sailing boots Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:09am |
Hi,
Just looking for a recommendation on new sailing boots.
I'll be hiking whilst helming the Dart, I need to walk across a sandy / stoney beach to get on the water and I'm not too worried about warmth as I'll either have the drysuit on or it will be hot enough for a shortie.
Can anyone suggest a suitable boot?
Thanks.
|
|
radixon
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:32am |
I have the Rooster boots and the gill ones.
On a cold day its the Rooster ones, thicker material but the soles are a bit naff. The Gill short ones, aren't as good for hiking but do have a better sole under foot. Really depends how high up you want the boot to be. |
|
Neptune
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1313 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:38am |
I've been suffering the dilema for a trapezing boot. They are all really thin soled...which is great until you need to walk across a stoney beach or have a internal split toe so you can't wear hot socks or the like.
I always used to white teh white aigle boots but can't decided if another pair would be good as a trapezing boot and its an expensive mistake to make.
|
|
Musto Skiff and Solo sailor
|
|
ASok
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 3:50pm |
This is exactly my problem - I like thin soled boots once on board and sailing. I enjoy singlehanded wiring on the Dart as well, so need flexibility and grip. However, the beach was killing me this weekend. My current boots are shot to bits - the sole must be a couple of mm thick and I could feel every lump and bump!!
|
|
zailor
Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 4:05pm |
Get your thin sole boots then buy those cheap imitation crocs things a few sizes to big and tie them to the boat when afloat :D
|
|
ASok
Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 11 at 12:52pm |
Sorry, but I am very anti crocs. Imitating them would be worse than actually buying them!!
|
|
Post Reply |
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |