Looking for gaitors

[MORGAN]

I'm looking a pair of used drysuit gaitors cheap. Prefer the one-size-fits-all Dive Rite type.

Thanks,

Mike

[trimixdiver]

Hi Mike I have a pair of Halcyon gaiters size large if this helps...
Tony

[MORGAN]

Thanks, but the lovely and talented Shirley has already found me some.

Mike

[FW]

Thanks, but the lovely and talented Shirley has already found me some.

Mike

Which one?

[sskasser]

Which one?

OOOO, Forrest thinks more than one of the Shirleys is lovely and talented!!! We're going to celebrate with chocolate bacon!

[rddvet]

2 questions:

1) Why do some people need gaiters and others don't. I understand their purpose, but find only a few people use them. An instructor once told me gaiters were for people that didn't know how to dive drysuits, but I don't actually agree with that and think he was kind of being a douche.

2) Where and how did the notion of multiple Shirley's come from?

[a64pilot]

If your dry suit doesn't fit very well you either need gaiters or you become very conscious of not letting your legs get too high. If your dry suits fits well, it's like diving wet.

[rddvet]

Thats what I figured. You buy off the shelf or used and its too loose in the legs.


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[sskasser]

2 questions:

1) Why do some people need gaiters and others don't. I understand their purpose, but find only a few people use them. An instructor once told me gaiters were for people that didn't know how to dive drysuits, but I don't actually agree with that and think he was kind of being a douche.

I tried them and they didn't work for me. They seemed to exacerbate the issue. I use fin keepers instead and don't dive without them. And yes, I've heard that said about them both being crutches before. I'm sure the fish think our tanks are crutches Dive what works for you and have fun doing it!

2) Where and how did the notion of multiple Shirley's come from?

I think it is related to a couple of my personalities having personality disorders. Several are sane, but it's the other ones that tend to cause trouble and garner the most attention. I actually like it when they're not speaking to each other. It's so nice and quiet!

[kwinter]

Thats what I figured. You buy off the shelf or used and its too loose in the legs.


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Personally, I think that's ridiculous. Neoprene drysuits might very well have a close fit. But bag suits are just that -- bags. Even a custom made bilam or trilam is going to be baggy and could have a lot more air migration to the feet. Also depends on whether the suit has hard boots that require a larger opening in the leg, or soft boots where a closer fit is possible.