Posted by Marc Hall on July 31, 2001 at 20:40:11:
In Reply to: Re: q about the use of gators... posted by kelphead on July 31, 2001 at 17:33:14:
I dive a DUI TLS 350 Signature Series with the CF200 neoprene boots
(not the rock boots). The suit fits fairly well and is pretty snug
in the legs. The boots are size or two too large. I find gators and
fin keepers to be a major help in keeping excess air out of the legs
and feet. The fin keepers probably help the most.
I think a lot of dry-suit divers I see in ankle
weights would have an easier time maintaining trim
if they swapped the ankle weights for gators and/or
fin keepers.
Fin keepers are distributed by Trident so most dive
shops should be able to get them. I think they run
around $5.00/pair.
If you are interested in Halycon gators realize
their sizing is totally bogus. They run much too large.
I have a size 17.5" calf and the small fits me
just fine.
Marc Hall
svcfish@yahoo.com