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Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-29-2008
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - TubeDude - 01-29-2008
[cool][#0000ff]It is sold through Trout Unlimited...for trouters. The pockets are puny...too small for serious sized tackle boxes. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]They float well, but I have heard several complaints about the quality of the stitching. They tend to split out at the seams.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Another example of a company having their stuff made "offshore" to save money and resulting in poorer quality.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I had the TU Kennebec for a little over a year. After the warranty (1 year) was over the valves leaked, the zippers separated (cheap nylon) and I got numerous pinhole leaks in the flimsy vinyl air chambers. Upgraded to the Super Fat Cat and gave away the Kennebec. My conscience wouldn't let me sell it to anybody.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Now, do you want to know how I really feel?[/#0000ff]
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tlspyder13 - 01-29-2008
1. It is sold by Trout Unlimited.
2. As TubeDude said their stiching doesn't like to hold.
3. It is sold by Trout Unlimited.
4. The 1 year warranty is worthless.
5. It is sold by Trout Unlimited.
6. They will not honor the warranty.
7. It is sold by Trout Unlimited.
8. They will not honor the warranty if the seems fail.
9. It is sold by Trout Unlimited.
10. They will not honor the warranty when the seems fail.
Other then that I have had no problems with any of their products. I didn't have the Bighorn but the warranty problems are a company problem that extends to all models.
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Re: [TubeDude] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-29-2008
TD you really should not hold back.. it is not healthy to keep your feelings all bottled up inside.. or so they tell me anyway...
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Re: [tlspyder13] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-29-2008
...well that could explain why it is one the cheaper ones listed on web sites..
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Re: [tlspyder13] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - TubeDude - 01-29-2008
[cool][#0000ff]Do you still work with the Department of Redundancy Department?[/#0000ff]
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Re: [TubeDude] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-29-2008
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - flygoddess - 01-30-2008
I just know, somedays I am the Pigeon, and somedays I am the statue[pirate]
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Re: [flygoddess] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
.... which day is it today sis.. yesterday was my statue day.. [sly]
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tubeN2 - 01-30-2008
I would tell you my input about them but this is a family site and we don't use language like that here.
In plain and simple English,
[red][size 6]They Suck![pirate][/size][/red]
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Re: [tubeN2] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
... now dont do like your dad did and hold your feelings in.. it's always better to let it all out.. you are guaranteed to feel better... [laugh]
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tubeN2 - 01-30-2008
Even after a few cold ones are down, they still blow chunks![cool]
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Re: [tubeN2] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
...isnt there at least one person that likes these things??
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tubeN2 - 01-30-2008
Perhaps, the owner of TU.[pirate]
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Re: [tubeN2] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
...is he a member here as well???
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tubeN2 - 01-30-2008
Not likely. He would probably get banned as soon as he signs up.[shocked]
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Re: [tubeN2] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
... maybe hes that guy called guest or anonymous.. [
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - tlspyder13 - 01-30-2008
In all honesty I did enjoy my TU tube until the seam let go. After over a month of run arounds I finally found a store that took it back and gave me a new one. They claimed they could get their money back since I couldn't.
That said the new one was working fine until I sold it and got a ODC. The guy that has it now hasn't had any problems with it so everything is good I guess. For that kind of money though you might as well go with a company that stands behind their product.
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Re: [tlspyder13] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - macfly55 - 01-30-2008
...Ill just save my change up and take your advice and get a better name brand product..
..thank you for your input..
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Re: [macfly55] Pros and Cons of the TU Bighorn - bendopolo - 01-30-2008
Caddis caddis caddis caddis caddis caddis caddis...you get what you pay for. That being said by me, I have Hobietoon now. Caddis is the makes best made air filled tubes, and Hobie is the best made poly tube.
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