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jfeehan
Joined: 27 Jul 1998 Posts: 156
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:31 pm Post subject: O'Neil PschoFreak Split-Toe Bootie - opinions? |
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I just bought a pair of these yesterday.., but i am wondering if they have too much going on for windsurfing.
Is anyone here using them?
Do they go into straps easily? |
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nw30
Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 6485 Location: The eye of the universe, Cen. Cal. coast
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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I HATE split toe booties for windsurfing, they hurt at the split, when shoved into the straps, but I LOVE them for surfing or SUPing.
Round toe booties only, for windsurfing for me. |
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KevinDo
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 426 Location: Cabrillo Inside
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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nw30 wrote: | I HATE split toe booties for windsurfing, they hurt at the split, when shoved into the straps, but I LOVE them for surfing or SUPing.
Round toe booties only, for windsurfing for me. |
I agree. Unless you really want a split toe, I recommend the Oneil superfreak 2mm round toe botties.
-Kevin _________________ 2014 Cabrillo Beach GPS CS (inside)
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johnl
Joined: 05 Jun 1994 Posts: 1330 Location: Hood River OR
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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I on the other hand disagree. I have no problem with the fit or them bothering my feet and it gives you better feel for the board. I prefer the summer model (low top) cause it is thinner and you can really feel the board. I only wear the high top (3mm) version when I have to. If you want a real thin bootie you can also try the Ninja bootie. It is also split toe and very thin, but only comes in a high top version.
Oh yeah I've been using them for a long, long time, and love them. I go through one of the summer weight ones about every 1 to 2 years.... |
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rexi
Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 155
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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no split toe for me when windsurfing, donīt like it. -and also just too cold for many days that i sail despite using really thick ones. |
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Ugly_Bird
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 335
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: O'Neil PschoFreak Split-Toe Bootie - opinions? |
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jfeehan wrote: | I just bought a pair of these yesterday.., but i am wondering if they have too much going on for windsurfing.
Is anyone here using them?
Do they go into straps easily? |
They are OK for me. I start the fall bootie season and finish spring season with them. They provide better feel of the board and quite easy to put into the straps. Sometimes I get the front of the strap cought in the split. Not a big deal but can be sensitive
Also fist place they start leaking is right in the split. Easy to fix though...till next time... .
Andrei. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Kinda depends on feet width and preferences.
I used split toes for 27 years of windsurfing, after 20 years of surfing.
3 years ago, bought some round toes and love them.
Warmer, easy in, straps can be smaller. |
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UncleRandy
Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Posts: 63
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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I like the atan split toe been using them for about 6 years |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Footprints and fingerprints. Probably the most unique body parts for us all. Atans work better for me than any other split toe I've tried, that is as long as you're not looking for a shoe like sole. They're the closest thing to being barefoot without being barefoot that I've found. _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:20 am Post subject: Re: O'Neil PschoFreak Split-Toe Bootie - opinions? |
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Split Toes Rule! I've used these for years in the Gorge, where the rocks
are nasty, and they are not "too much" for me. I do only get about a
season (70ish days) out of them before they wear out though.
-Craig
jfeehan wrote: | I just bought a pair of these yesterday.., but i am wondering if they have too much going on for windsurfing.
Is anyone here using them?
Do they go into straps easily? |
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