11-26-2008, 02:44 AM
I LOVE my ODC816 (8 foot, 16" diameter). That pic is of an ODC Sport I believe. No such thing AFAIK as a 920.
My 816 is an aluminum frame with a molded seat and slightly better pockets version of that one. Also, with the steel frame, that one is a few pounds heavier.
I'd say if you're strict on the budget, that's not too shabby of a starter 'toon, but I've heard that sometimes the frame fit isn't ideal on the cheaper Creek Co. 'toons.
Also, at 50 lbs, you won't be packing that into any high mountain lakes, though you can carry quite a bit more on that vs. the tube.
If you're okay with a pontoon, perhaps keep your eyes on Craigslist for a used one. Bucks Bags, Outcast, and the higher end Creek Comanys are all nice. Careful with the Trout Unlimited/Costco/WalMart ones. I've heard poor reviews on those...
Good luck!
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My 816 is an aluminum frame with a molded seat and slightly better pockets version of that one. Also, with the steel frame, that one is a few pounds heavier.
I'd say if you're strict on the budget, that's not too shabby of a starter 'toon, but I've heard that sometimes the frame fit isn't ideal on the cheaper Creek Co. 'toons.
Also, at 50 lbs, you won't be packing that into any high mountain lakes, though you can carry quite a bit more on that vs. the tube.
If you're okay with a pontoon, perhaps keep your eyes on Craigslist for a used one. Bucks Bags, Outcast, and the higher end Creek Comanys are all nice. Careful with the Trout Unlimited/Costco/WalMart ones. I've heard poor reviews on those...
Good luck!
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