DUI Rock Boots vs. Turbo Soles

[DMoore]

My new FLX Extreme has the tec turbosoles. They suck. Go with the socks and dive bootie option.

[Sludge]

In other news, the QZ Quick Zip SUCKS. I don't know anybody that likes it. Get the Classic Zipper.

[ZuluMich]

This helps a lot. Sounds like I'll go with the rock boots then once they where out explore booties or chucks. Thanks for all the help.

[LiteHedded]

recommend the turbo soles. there is an option now with kevlar over the seams. they do not leak at all with this option.
you will like your life a lot more with turbo soles than rock boots and socks

[rddvet]

you will like your life a lot more with turbo soles than rock boots and socks

Because of ankle rotation or the annoyance of taking longer to suit up or other?

I did fail to mention the negatives to boots in general not just rockboots. You'll be slower gettin geared up and a i tried a friends suit with booties and i definitely had more abkle rotation. You do however get easily used to making boots work


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[LiteHedded]

having to remember to bring them, tying them tight enough to stay on can be uncomfortable and they restrict mobility and can trap gas, laces coming untied etc.
i've had both and much prefer the reinforced turbosoles. piece of advice if you go with boots. keep the boots in the fins so you dont leave them at home

[ZuluMich]

Hmm the tec turbo soles?

[tomf]

I have turbo soles and like them fine. I prefer them, even if rock boots have some better features,
they would be more gear (as already stated) to keep track of, pack for travel, etc.

[LiteHedded]

I have an early version of the 'tec' soles. Happy with them. My new suit is on order with the new version

[Warren_L]

I have the turbo soles on my FLX. They have developed leaks here and there, but for the most part, it's an easy fix. I would recommend having toe caps put on the turbo soles if you go that route. And you actually can turn the suit inside-out completely with turbo soles, though it does take some work, but not a big deal.

I also have the zip seals on the wrists as well. I agree that the cone style seals do not hold very well, but I replaced them with some inexpensive bottleneck seals I bought from Bluewatersports (I think they cost me under $30 a pair) and they hold really well. Once the cone seals wore out, I cut them off, saving the zip ring portion and simply glued the bottleneck seals on top. Couldn't be happier with them, the difference is night and day.