Allan Bennett wrote:

Footwear, yes. But definitely not wetsuit boots. Cheap plimmies are the
best for beginners.

I prefer sandals. If the cockpit is dry enough for your feet to get out
of any puddles therein then a foot in sandals will dry out quickly from
body heat and as a result be warmer than if it's covered in a layer of
wet plimmie or wet neoprene.

I was very surprised when I found my feet stayed warmer /without/
neoprene socks, but if your feet aren't permanently awash and/or in the
open air then you're actually better off without anything wet covering
the foot IME.

Windproof outer layer, certainly. But definitely NOT neo cuffs and neck
seals. Lots of reasons, but basically they are crap, uncomfortable and
unnecessary.

Depends what you're doing. I use a semi-dry cag if I use a cag at all
for comfort reasons, primarily around the neck. But in surf I'm happy
to borrow a dry cag because comfort while upright is a bit of a
non-issue battering through breakers, and comfort upside down or
shortly after such is greatly improved.
Similarly with cuffs: the paddling/water style will determine how much
water gets up one's sleeves or not.

Pete.
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