05-07-2005, 09:05 PM
[cool][#0000ff]The basket creates a serious drag problem only when I try to tow a water skier. Makes it tough to get up on plane.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, during most of your casual kick-around fishing activities you never know the basket is there. However, if you need to haul out and fight against a wind or current, then it could be a potential problem. Under those circumstances you can lift it out of the water and set in in you lap. If there are spiny fish in it, don't set it in the hollow behind the seat, or you may get a fish spine in your air chamber.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I may be mistaken but I do not think the Force Fins float. You can get a tether for peace of mind. I have never lost a fin in almost 50 years of tubing. But, I know some people who have. Until you get the hang of proper strap adjustment, etc., the tethers might be a good idea.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, during most of your casual kick-around fishing activities you never know the basket is there. However, if you need to haul out and fight against a wind or current, then it could be a potential problem. Under those circumstances you can lift it out of the water and set in in you lap. If there are spiny fish in it, don't set it in the hollow behind the seat, or you may get a fish spine in your air chamber.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I may be mistaken but I do not think the Force Fins float. You can get a tether for peace of mind. I have never lost a fin in almost 50 years of tubing. But, I know some people who have. Until you get the hang of proper strap adjustment, etc., the tethers might be a good idea.[/#0000ff]
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