Some already know I just bought my tube (fish cat 4) and was wondering when inflating how stiff does it need to be? or should be...
I don't want to under or over inflate.
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If you don't have a gauge........make it firm but not
rock hard. You will get it after couple of times.
Also remember that air will expand a lot when the tube
is on full sun so you may have to let some air out
in mid day.
Also elevation makes a big difference.
You will figure it out as you go, no worries.
Hope this helps.
Peter
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Cool thank's for the info.
I took it out for a test run yesterday and i think it was under inflated. I will try it out again today thank's again.
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This time of year, the tube could feel full but the cooler water can make it feel a little softer.
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One more thing- I do carry a small pump with me
just in case.............
When Im tubing in Sierras the water is sometimes
very cold. I would pump up my tube, put it in water,
tube for some time and guess what- need more air.
So I just get to shore and put few more pumps in it
and Im good to go.
Then the sun comes up and guess what- need to let some air out.
I just squeez the "nose'' of the tube and I know what
it needs.
You will know as well after few times out.
Peter
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Dang, I don't recall ever doing all that...hummmmm.
I just inflate launch and good for the day. Are they really that sensitive?
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Ya, I have inflated mine around 4pm and stayed out until after dark a couple of times. Both times I didn't carry a pump and I was sorry both times. If I fill it early in the day I never have a problem. I try to keep mine so that I can squeeze it and it will give a little bit. When the water cools and the air cools more the tube will sag a bit. Ron
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Thank's for all the info. Just got back from trying it out again inflated it a lil more than i did yester day and it feels great. I will be getting a small pump too, better safe than sorry.[
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