09-01-2010, 10:30 PM
"How many of your attachments stay "permanently" on the tube? About how long does it take you to get setup and in the water? "
[cool][#0000ff]My "modular" rod holders and utility rack holders go on and off quickly and easily. But, they swing flat when not in use...or during transport if I am carrying my tube at least partially inflated. I disconnect the bulky stuff...like net holder, mirror attachment and on/off switch. If I need to fully deflate my tube...like when I am riding with another tuber...I disconnect all the PVC attachments and keep them in a small gym bag.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I estimate that it takes me only about 5 minutes longer to setup and take down my tube with the motor, battery and all the PVC on it. Maybe less. I am still right there with anybody else at launch time. But that's not saying much for some folks. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A lot of what I have been playing with is a system to make it faster and easier to get on the water...and pack for the return. If I load everything in the right sequence...coming and going...the whole process flows fairly smoothly.[/#0000ff]
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[cool][#0000ff]My "modular" rod holders and utility rack holders go on and off quickly and easily. But, they swing flat when not in use...or during transport if I am carrying my tube at least partially inflated. I disconnect the bulky stuff...like net holder, mirror attachment and on/off switch. If I need to fully deflate my tube...like when I am riding with another tuber...I disconnect all the PVC attachments and keep them in a small gym bag.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I estimate that it takes me only about 5 minutes longer to setup and take down my tube with the motor, battery and all the PVC on it. Maybe less. I am still right there with anybody else at launch time. But that's not saying much for some folks. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A lot of what I have been playing with is a system to make it faster and easier to get on the water...and pack for the return. If I load everything in the right sequence...coming and going...the whole process flows fairly smoothly.[/#0000ff]
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