03-23-2007, 02:10 AM
[size 1]Quote-"I think there is a problem with these progressive designs, in that they undermine the entire essence of float tubing to begin with. Manufacturers are constantly releasing models that are so massive , and consequently expensive, that they are rivalaring in price ACTUAL boats that would be just as portable (fold down boats), and would offer a fishing experience with alot more versatility (outboard, trolling motor, fish finders, casting deck, etc. etc.) "[/size]
[#0000ff]I think you couldn't be more wrong. Undermine the essence of float tubing? Come on. Progressive designs are what keep things going. If not we'd all be stuck in inner tubes with a couple straps on,and I think Tube Dude knows what I'm talking about. Very primitive and dangerous. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I don't know where you're coming up with massive models and prices rivaling actual boats. I can't ever recall seeing a Lund with a 50 hp motor for under a couple grand.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]But like you said to each his own.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Progression is natural. I for one am glad there's someone out there that's doing something new and exciting. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I saw the tube/toon at the show also.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]It's really not that big. It does look like a SFC/H3 Freestyle only 9' long and the same width as the H3 Freestyle. The oars? Who couldn't do with a pair every now and then. I don't know about you guys, but in a wind I'll take oars over fins any day. This boat isn't only for stillwaters. It's river rated too, but I can't remember what class. These boats are sold all over the world, just not here in the west, so oars are an added attraction along with the portibility.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Across the front, a bar clips to put your feet up on. Then you can row. The side pockets are pretty good size too from what I remember. Enough to put plenty of boxes of flies, or lures, extra reels/spools etc.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I didn't notice the zipper in back for a trolling motor, but it's innovative to say the least. I'm sure there's a deck that straps on top of the tube to mount the motor and battery.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]If I know the NFO boats, it has 2 urethane bladders w/ Halkey Roberts valves, plus the inflatable seat and back equaling 4 bladders. Hard to sink it for sure.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]But then at 18# it's pretty attractive too for packing in somewhere for a day. I imagine for someone with a small car, apartment or not much room store a kickboat it would be ideal. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BTW-show me where I can get a new Porta Bote for around $500[sly][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I think you couldn't be more wrong. Undermine the essence of float tubing? Come on. Progressive designs are what keep things going. If not we'd all be stuck in inner tubes with a couple straps on,and I think Tube Dude knows what I'm talking about. Very primitive and dangerous. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I don't know where you're coming up with massive models and prices rivaling actual boats. I can't ever recall seeing a Lund with a 50 hp motor for under a couple grand.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]But like you said to each his own.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Progression is natural. I for one am glad there's someone out there that's doing something new and exciting. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I saw the tube/toon at the show also.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]It's really not that big. It does look like a SFC/H3 Freestyle only 9' long and the same width as the H3 Freestyle. The oars? Who couldn't do with a pair every now and then. I don't know about you guys, but in a wind I'll take oars over fins any day. This boat isn't only for stillwaters. It's river rated too, but I can't remember what class. These boats are sold all over the world, just not here in the west, so oars are an added attraction along with the portibility.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Across the front, a bar clips to put your feet up on. Then you can row. The side pockets are pretty good size too from what I remember. Enough to put plenty of boxes of flies, or lures, extra reels/spools etc.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I didn't notice the zipper in back for a trolling motor, but it's innovative to say the least. I'm sure there's a deck that straps on top of the tube to mount the motor and battery.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]If I know the NFO boats, it has 2 urethane bladders w/ Halkey Roberts valves, plus the inflatable seat and back equaling 4 bladders. Hard to sink it for sure.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]But then at 18# it's pretty attractive too for packing in somewhere for a day. I imagine for someone with a small car, apartment or not much room store a kickboat it would be ideal. [/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]BTW-show me where I can get a new Porta Bote for around $500[sly][/#0000ff]
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