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The XCEL Drylock turned out to be a thick and extremely high-quality winter boot that is slightly smaller in size. Entry is easy thanks to the stretchy material on the shaft, while the cosy lining on the inside not only ensures a high level of comfort, but also top thermal insulation in combination with seven millimetres of neoprene. Good feature: The neoprene is doubled up in the toe area, which provides additional insulation. One small drawback: the plastic eyelet for the strap is positioned high up on the instep, exactly where the loop would normally be.
Technical data:
- Neoprene thickness: 7 mm
- Sizes: 38/39/40/41-42/43/44-45/46/47
- Price: 95,00 Euro >> available here
Conclusion:
Soft sole and flexible neoprene for optimum comfort and maximum thermal insulation. The comfort range of the XCEL Drylock only ends at a water temperature of 2-4 degrees.
Very warm and comfortable; good features
Runs slightly smaller; price
Position of the Velcro tape not ideal
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
