06-23-2007, 01:44 AM
You knew I'd pop up with something on this Pat.
I've had the H3 out probably at least 6 times since we fished with you guys at Utah Lake. I know you're a little bigger than me, but still, I've been able to inflate both my seat and back cushion to make me happy. I've never had a leak, I've blown up both by mouth (and with the pump) and while blowing into it, twisted the tip tightly down. Never had a leak with either seat or back. I've let air out of the back, tried it, aired it up other times, and I think I like it aired up solid if we're out for an extended period of time. I feel comfortable right off the bat when I hit the water (unlike the SFC, I felt like I was going to fall in the water face first for the first 5 minutes of tubing or when leaning forward to net a fish)
Myself, after having Caddis donuts, Trouttraps u boats, Outcast SFC's, Anglers Inn Esclade X (inflatable seat and back) - I'll still have to stand by my H3 as the best built tube, and the most comfortable seat set up so far. If you have a problem with leaking, you also are going to know next what I'm about to suggest[shocked]([font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 1]call Northfork[/size][/black][/font])
Now, one thing I'm going to ask- your opinion about the tracking, manuevering, wind resistance compared to the SFC.
My experence is the H3 is faster and the manueverability is about the same (although I don't find manueverability a problem on any inflatable). Wind resistance- I've only encountered mild to medium winds. No 'berry blowing yet. So no problem with wind so far.
Call Scadden about the valve/seat problem.
xxxoooxxxxoooo Alan
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I've had the H3 out probably at least 6 times since we fished with you guys at Utah Lake. I know you're a little bigger than me, but still, I've been able to inflate both my seat and back cushion to make me happy. I've never had a leak, I've blown up both by mouth (and with the pump) and while blowing into it, twisted the tip tightly down. Never had a leak with either seat or back. I've let air out of the back, tried it, aired it up other times, and I think I like it aired up solid if we're out for an extended period of time. I feel comfortable right off the bat when I hit the water (unlike the SFC, I felt like I was going to fall in the water face first for the first 5 minutes of tubing or when leaning forward to net a fish)
Myself, after having Caddis donuts, Trouttraps u boats, Outcast SFC's, Anglers Inn Esclade X (inflatable seat and back) - I'll still have to stand by my H3 as the best built tube, and the most comfortable seat set up so far. If you have a problem with leaking, you also are going to know next what I'm about to suggest[shocked]([font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 1]call Northfork[/size][/black][/font])
Now, one thing I'm going to ask- your opinion about the tracking, manuevering, wind resistance compared to the SFC.
My experence is the H3 is faster and the manueverability is about the same (although I don't find manueverability a problem on any inflatable). Wind resistance- I've only encountered mild to medium winds. No 'berry blowing yet. So no problem with wind so far.
Call Scadden about the valve/seat problem.
xxxoooxxxxoooo Alan
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