03-08-2004, 10:29 PM
Well said master tubedude. For what it's worth, I had my tube pumped up nice and tight. I always take it to a gas station on the way and pump it up using the air compressor -- nice and tight with cold air so it never deflated at all. I don't have a pump to add air so if mine went too low I'd just have to go home.
My little bro on the other hand didnt know how full to pump it and I made the mistake of not checking it before we left. Not to mention I didn't make sure he brought his pump since I don't bring one I didn't think of it.
[size 1][#0000ff]"Also, on launching in a donut, you got the sequence wrong. Set the tube down near the water, put the fins under the tube, with the feet ready to step into. Step into the fins, sit down on the tube (if necessary) and fasten the fins on your feet. Then, stand up and back into the water."[/#0000ff][/size]
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That's what I forgot -- set the fins on the gound under the tube. Oh well we managed. I actually always do the put a fin on and step big footed and all into my tube, then the other one. Since I've always done that way without mishap (I have fairly good balance) I just keep doing it. Like I said we learned a few lessons, but we had lots of fun.
As always TD thanks for the wise advise. I promise next time I'll use some of it.[cool][
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Glad you were able to get out on the water. I'm looking forward to the pics, if they ever get the attachment problem fixed.
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My little bro on the other hand didnt know how full to pump it and I made the mistake of not checking it before we left. Not to mention I didn't make sure he brought his pump since I don't bring one I didn't think of it.
[size 1][#0000ff]"Also, on launching in a donut, you got the sequence wrong. Set the tube down near the water, put the fins under the tube, with the feet ready to step into. Step into the fins, sit down on the tube (if necessary) and fasten the fins on your feet. Then, stand up and back into the water."[/#0000ff][/size]
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That's what I forgot -- set the fins on the gound under the tube. Oh well we managed. I actually always do the put a fin on and step big footed and all into my tube, then the other one. Since I've always done that way without mishap (I have fairly good balance) I just keep doing it. Like I said we learned a few lessons, but we had lots of fun.
As always TD thanks for the wise advise. I promise next time I'll use some of it.[cool][
][sly] Glad you were able to get out on the water. I'm looking forward to the pics, if they ever get the attachment problem fixed.
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