Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
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Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
Hey all - curious on peoples approach to launching their kayak in situations where you have to enter the water and how you manage your feet (winter specific).
I've tried two different methods so far:
1) barefoot launch, pants rolled up then put on my 5mm neoprene socks. Was a nightmare to put these on with moisture on feet and balancing in a kayak
2) wore gumboots on launch (with neoprene socks already on) , took them off in kayak. Much easier but then have to store the gumboots on the kayak.
Am considering a set of neoprene based gumboots - does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for or alternative methods to consider?
I've tried two different methods so far:
1) barefoot launch, pants rolled up then put on my 5mm neoprene socks. Was a nightmare to put these on with moisture on feet and balancing in a kayak
2) wore gumboots on launch (with neoprene socks already on) , took them off in kayak. Much easier but then have to store the gumboots on the kayak.
Am considering a set of neoprene based gumboots - does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for or alternative methods to consider?
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
https://slhobie.com.au/gear/kayak-acces ... hing-pants
Pair of shoes of your liking 2 sizes larger than you usually wear over the top.
Pair of shoes of your liking 2 sizes larger than you usually wear over the top.
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Drypants or a fitted set of neoprene waders with a belt to seal them.
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
Cheers Brett, is this what you use? If so what style of shoes do you find best, imagine something basically fabric based with minimal padding (so they don't hold as much water)?Brett wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:04 amhttps://slhobie.com.au/gear/kayak-acces ... hing-pants
Pair of shoes of your liking 2 sizes larger than you usually wear over the top.
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Do you mean the neoprene waders/boots commonly used in trout streams?
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I use.
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
I bought a pair of waterproof socks on ebay ~40$, go up to knee length. Wear those, and , just normal running shoes or whatever you normally have on your feet - the waterproof socks are a miracle. Feet are warm , legs are dry and warm, they're super safe if you fall in they dont waterlog.
Dont need any other waterproof gear - just those and you're warm and dry. I thought they couldnt really work - but my god they're gods own creation
I wear it all shoes + all, Kayak into the water, Step into water/into kayak, and off you go. Everything is dry on inside and warm
Dont need any other waterproof gear - just those and you're warm and dry. I thought they couldnt really work - but my god they're gods own creation
I wear it all shoes + all, Kayak into the water, Step into water/into kayak, and off you go. Everything is dry on inside and warm
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
A lot of ppl use crocs or the shimano Evair shoes. I just grabbed a pair of aqua socks from kmart for $8, they seem ok, but aren't as free draining as the others.happyfriggincamper wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:10 amCheers Brett, is this what you use? If so what style of shoes do you find best, imagine something basically fabric based with minimal padding (so they don't hold as much water)?Brett wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:04 amhttps://slhobie.com.au/gear/kayak-acces ... hing-pants
Pair of shoes of your liking 2 sizes larger than you usually wear over the top.
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Nah they look a bit different to those. I don't think they have boots, just a bit of rubber sewn to the sole to stop the neoprene wearing through so you can still swim in them.happyfriggincamper wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:12 amDo you mean the neoprene waders/boots commonly used in trout streams?
Cheater has a pair, I imagine he'll pop in at some stage to explain the details far better than I can.
They do look good though, I think I might get a set made up if there's any tax return money left over from some other more essential **** I need to get done.
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Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: Winter water entry/launch - methods and footwear
Got any links or the name of it?McDuff wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:44 amI bought a pair of waterproof socks on ebay ~40$, go up to knee length. Wear those, and , just normal running shoes or whatever you normally have on your feet - the waterproof socks are a miracle. Feet are warm , legs are dry and warm, they're super safe if you fall in they dont waterlog.
Dont need any other waterproof gear - just those and you're warm and dry. I thought they couldnt really work - but my god they're gods own creation
I wear it all shoes + all, Kayak into the water, Step into water/into kayak, and off you go. Everything is dry on inside and warm
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