Even though Depth Strider is supposed to increase movement speed in water, it somehow reduces the distance that Riptide is supposed propel the player both horizontally and vertically, making the player move slower per level of Depth Strider.
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Confirmed in 1.14.30 in Windows 10 PC. From a standing position on the seafloor, using a trident enchanted with Riptide III propelled me 15 blocks horizontally without boots, but only 9 blocks horizontally with Depth Strider III enchanted boots.
Vertical propulsion seems to be unaffected.
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I had the same problem too and wanted to report it.
I'm using the most recent update with the Java edition.
I'm having the same problem.
It's really frustrating. It's like it's been nerfed to only be half as effective.
I regret my choice of adding Depth Strider.