Anyone using these while surfing? The sole looks pretty rigid, so am wondering if they'd work for surfing.
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I don't surf so I can't really address your question. I have, however, used these while rafting and they are great. The only problem I had was the sole is so thick it hard for you foot to get a good grip on a rocky surface. So, my guess it that they would be OK for surfing, but I've had not direct experience. Good luck.
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I bought these for surf kayaking. I think the sole is probably too rigid for surfing. They may however, work for paddle boarding.
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Although I put them on when I was already in the water, I don't think they are waterproof in the sense you inquire about. (They're now in storage, so I can't try them out for you -- sorry.)
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I've only used the paddles, the use of fins is possible but I think it would be uncomfortable
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i got two pair, one for my wife and one for my daughter ... both sets worked very good for them. since these are a strecth-able bootie, 'i would guess' they would work for any type of foot as long as you got the right size ??? it is not really a 'shoe' for foot support ... it is a wet suit bootie for foot protection when walking on sand, rocks and corel before you put your fins on and after you take them off ... which i find 'a lot' better than going bare-foot before putting on fins & after.gordonr
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I didn't have anything break. The whole system does not feel right. I returned my fins right away, stick with DUCK FEET. You will never go wrong with Duck Feet, that is if you are a Body Surfer.
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For sure .. they have a textured bottom that will give you grip. I wear them on fiberglass boat deck with no problem.
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I wear these when I do yoga barefooted. I prefer orthotic soles in shoes, but I don't see why these wouldn't work. They do stay in place and I think it's worth a try.
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They're huge, so if you get thick riser pads then yes. But if not, look forward to the wheels touching the board and not being able to move. If you get a drop through longboard, you wont have to worry about this
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I think is the same. But, I would like to advice you that if you are planning to use them at the ocean they are not very appropriate. The straps tend to lose and or to drift away and the system is not very stable. I can only use them at them pool. For waves there are other models with fixed strap that are more functionals. Hope this help
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The enclosed instructions specify that shoes should be worn while on the board. The bumps on its surface help to keep shoes from slipping. I have never slipped off. I would never try the board barefoot.
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I dont think it would work as a paddle board, it tips very easily. It is very hard to balance even when surfing
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I've used them with full fins and open fins with no problem, but would rather use diving boots for open fins. They get a bit loose after a few uses, but still work well as socks for full fins. If you use them without fins they're not that great because they flood easily.
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Yes, they would work well for long boarding for direct impacts. As the pads have 3 sections, they do a good job of wrapping above and below your patella, and thus, provide good protection. If you have long sliding fall, they might shift though, as they are held on by 2 straps (i.e., as opposed to pads that have a 'sleeve' that wraps your leg and must be slipped on over the leg). While the sleeve type of pad may provide additional protection, they would be hotter to wear and are harder to put on, and thus, people would be less likely to put them on.
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I don't windsurf, but I see no reason why these boots would not work for that. They are like an aqua-sock with a rubber sole. I love mine and use them at the beach and on my boat.
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As far as soft board fins go, they are fairly stiff-any flex you get is going to probably be due to the fin box/board material itself that the fins are mounted in.
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The soles are waterproof, however, the rest of the shoe is not. The portion on the top of the foot and the velcro will absorb moisture. That said, I wear these in the water all the time (hiking, canoeing, etc.). You just need to ensure you dry them properly and you won't have any problems.
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I no longer ski, but just gave them a try and have no doubt they would be great. Very comfortable too. Let me know how it goes and have fun