How to Choose the Right Sailing Boots
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- 30 Aug 2022
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Having the right sailing gear is the key to getting the best out of your performance while staying comfortable in all weather. Wetsuits, rashies and lifejacket designs have all become tailored to dinghy sailing, and wetsuit boots specifically for dinghy sailing are now following suit.
The primary function of neoprene booties is to protect your feet from the elements and enhance performance. In dinghy sailing, connectivity with critical surfaces in your boat, such as hiking straps or gunwales, can make or break a maneuver, or even a race. Standard grip on the sole of neoprene boots is enough for trapezing, but the best sailing boots are designed with added grip on top of the foot to assist hiking. They provide comfort in cold water conditions and prevent cuts and scrapes upon entry and exit at boat ramps, beaches, and jetties.
With product diversity and so many choices out there: it's hard to know which neoprene boots are the best for you. Vaikobi has a range of specialized unisex sailing boots to suit your specific windsports needs.
The Performance Sailor’s All Rounder: Speed-Grip Low Cut Boot
This wetsuit boot is the ultimate all-rounder for most dinghy sailing but is particularly popular with dinghy skippers. Their ergonomic ankle cut design allows for both comfort and grip with a durable, sleek profile minus the bulk.
They have an ultra-grip 2mm rubber sole to ensure the best contact between your feet and vessel to keep you from slipping through roll tacks and gybes. It has an upper diamond grip for strong connectivity to hiking straps and a small foot strap across the foot's arch for a secure and firm fit. This boot also suits for early spring water temperatures with a 1mm upper section and 5mm neoprene body for superior warmth and comfort.
They slide on and off easily without laces: perfect for when the AP flag comes down or if you're itching to get out on the water quickly. They're can be worn across other sports such as paddling, kayaking, and rock fishing between training and regattas. Read More...
