01-07-2003, 08:45 AM
Hey davetclown,
I can Always be assured you've got something good to say. Here's some hindsight that I wish I had experienced and of which I don't really like reminding myself of to this day.
#1 I would buy a float tube that I could use in both the Big Salty and freshwater. Why: I wouldn't feel that safe going to Grisson Island if annnnny foul weather was ahead in my present.
#2 I would get the biggest or should I say the highest weight capacity floattube that I could afford. Why: The longer you tube, the more sophisticated you become, and the more stuff becomes (you think) neccessary!
#3 Don't be blinded and pay anything for the first tube you buy. Why: It's easy to not shop if you've decided to do something completely new, like float tubing. Also, there are some outrageous discount prices if you shop!
#4 Don't expect your float tube to have a big resale value.
Why: I paid big bucks for my tube but what's being sold for 1/2 that price new today is better than mine.
Regards,
JapanRon
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