06-18-2008, 12:58 AM
[cool][#0000ff]If you check back through the archives, you will find a lot of other first timer questions that are pretty similar to yours. We were all there once.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, many of us "regulars" are of the hefty persuasion...well over 6 feet tall and well over 200 pounds. So, we understand the need to have plenty of floatation.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The current most popular tubes are Outcast FishCat 4...smallest of the group...ODC 420...larger than the FC4, but smaller than the Outcast Fat Cats. The general consensus is that the H3 Freestyle is the Cadillac of the group, but is also among the priciest.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Very few experienced tubers recommend the Day Trippers. They are complicated and the center of gravity is too high. Also catch the wind a lot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The issue of fins is important. You should get your waders, add a pair or two of socks and then try on fins. Do not buy a pair of fins...cheap...and then try to stuff too much into them. You will get foot constriction and cramps and you will have cold feet no matter how many pairs of socks you wear.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Very few sincere tubers elect the round tubes these days. You sit too low in the water and they are a bear to get in and out of. Take a test ride in a V shaped tube, with high seating, and you will be sold.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, many of us "regulars" are of the hefty persuasion...well over 6 feet tall and well over 200 pounds. So, we understand the need to have plenty of floatation.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The current most popular tubes are Outcast FishCat 4...smallest of the group...ODC 420...larger than the FC4, but smaller than the Outcast Fat Cats. The general consensus is that the H3 Freestyle is the Cadillac of the group, but is also among the priciest.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Very few experienced tubers recommend the Day Trippers. They are complicated and the center of gravity is too high. Also catch the wind a lot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The issue of fins is important. You should get your waders, add a pair or two of socks and then try on fins. Do not buy a pair of fins...cheap...and then try to stuff too much into them. You will get foot constriction and cramps and you will have cold feet no matter how many pairs of socks you wear.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Very few sincere tubers elect the round tubes these days. You sit too low in the water and they are a bear to get in and out of. Take a test ride in a V shaped tube, with high seating, and you will be sold.[/#0000ff]
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