02-28-2003, 11:37 PM
TubeDude,
It looks exactly like the Water Skeeter "Day Tripper"!! Only the colors are different. Maybe Water Skeeter didn't have a patent on it? How does that work JapanRon?
Anyways, I have a product review on my website and I'll just past it onto here for the "Day Tripper"
FEATURES:
Model #FB2700 (M-3) Patent pending
*420 nylon pontoons triple stitched with adjustable nylon web straps 57"X14".
*2-tier 420D nylon covered top section with head rest (2) PVC Bladders. Attaches with Velcro fasteners and straps to pontoon.
*Almost 5ft wide and over 3ft high
*420D nylon dual zippered storage compartments
*Boston valves
*Additional 420D side storage compartment with zipper.
*Thick EPE foam seat pad in zippered seat compartment.
*Big 14" diameter nylon covered pontoons with PVC bladders
*240D nylon backpack with shoulder straps
*Heavy duty materials
*Aquaseat repair kit 1/4 oz.
To order or for parts and service call:
The Original Water Skeeter
7510 Shoreline Drive, Suite A10
Stockton, Ca. 95219
www.waterskeeter.com
RATING:
I have to give this tube a low rating because of all negatives. Here they are below.
1. Too high
2. It's like a rocking chair (DON'T LEAN TOO FAR FORWARD BECAUSE YOU WILL TIP!) Been there, done that.
3. Foam seat is uncomfortable if fishing for awhile.
4. Velcro straps on the inside of the tube rubs on your waders while you kick. (quick holes in your waders if you don't cover them up somehow).
5. Storage pockets zippers seems like they should go the other way. Can easily loose tackle or items when you open the zipper.
6. Very heavy for a float tube.
7. When you exit the water, you have to drain the water from the seat or you will be walking with about a half gallon of water in there. Don't forget to drain it out if you put it in your car!
8. In windy conditions, FORGET ABOUT IT! Talk about a fast tube, wait till the wind hits it!
9. If a pontoon goes flat, you really tilt to one side a lot! Kind of scary and uncomfortable.
I rate this Water Skeeter Day Tripper a low 5 in my books.
POSITIVE SIDES TO THE "DAY TRIPPER"
1. If there is no wind, you can kick around pretty fast.
2. In choppy waters where there are whitecaps, you don't get as wet because you are high. Sometimes in the Nav.II I'll get a little wet on the arms and back from whitecaps.
3. Boston Valves for quick release of air and quick inflation.
PRICE
You can find them on sale at times for around $99.99. I think the regular price is around $140.00-199.99.
I do not recommend this Float tube!
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It looks exactly like the Water Skeeter "Day Tripper"!! Only the colors are different. Maybe Water Skeeter didn't have a patent on it? How does that work JapanRon?
Anyways, I have a product review on my website and I'll just past it onto here for the "Day Tripper"
FEATURES:
Model #FB2700 (M-3) Patent pending
*420 nylon pontoons triple stitched with adjustable nylon web straps 57"X14".
*2-tier 420D nylon covered top section with head rest (2) PVC Bladders. Attaches with Velcro fasteners and straps to pontoon.
*Almost 5ft wide and over 3ft high
*420D nylon dual zippered storage compartments
*Boston valves
*Additional 420D side storage compartment with zipper.
*Thick EPE foam seat pad in zippered seat compartment.
*Big 14" diameter nylon covered pontoons with PVC bladders
*240D nylon backpack with shoulder straps
*Heavy duty materials
*Aquaseat repair kit 1/4 oz.
To order or for parts and service call:
The Original Water Skeeter
7510 Shoreline Drive, Suite A10
Stockton, Ca. 95219
www.waterskeeter.com
RATING:
I have to give this tube a low rating because of all negatives. Here they are below.
1. Too high
2. It's like a rocking chair (DON'T LEAN TOO FAR FORWARD BECAUSE YOU WILL TIP!) Been there, done that.
3. Foam seat is uncomfortable if fishing for awhile.
4. Velcro straps on the inside of the tube rubs on your waders while you kick. (quick holes in your waders if you don't cover them up somehow).
5. Storage pockets zippers seems like they should go the other way. Can easily loose tackle or items when you open the zipper.
6. Very heavy for a float tube.
7. When you exit the water, you have to drain the water from the seat or you will be walking with about a half gallon of water in there. Don't forget to drain it out if you put it in your car!
8. In windy conditions, FORGET ABOUT IT! Talk about a fast tube, wait till the wind hits it!
9. If a pontoon goes flat, you really tilt to one side a lot! Kind of scary and uncomfortable.
I rate this Water Skeeter Day Tripper a low 5 in my books.
POSITIVE SIDES TO THE "DAY TRIPPER"
1. If there is no wind, you can kick around pretty fast.
2. In choppy waters where there are whitecaps, you don't get as wet because you are high. Sometimes in the Nav.II I'll get a little wet on the arms and back from whitecaps.
3. Boston Valves for quick release of air and quick inflation.
PRICE
You can find them on sale at times for around $99.99. I think the regular price is around $140.00-199.99.
I do not recommend this Float tube!
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