10-27-2011, 12:46 AM
First off...I try to get out on the water at least once a week. Preferably more, but life happens[
] That being said let's talk about wear and tear and how quickly these things break down.
Frames:
I understand that steel will rust the quickest. What about the stainless steel? I assume it doesn't rust the same, but it is still heavier than the aluminum? Which is better stainless steel or aluminum? With the amount I go fishing should I worry about rust or will it be minimal?
Bladders:
I've read a couple posts talking about how polyurethane is better than vinyl. If someone could explain why I'd appreciate it. With the amount I fish, how soon would the vinyl wear out?
Oars:
Some models come with 6' and some with 7'. I would assume the advantage to be with the 7'.
Valves:
I had a creek company tube with some crappy valves. I've used an Outcast tube and the valves seemed fine. I guess my question is which company's valves hold up and don't leak? I've read that the colorado has had problems in this area, but they've fixed em TD?
Seams:
Someone please explain to me what welded seam construction and sewn seam construction mean[
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Finally, say I get something like the Southfork. Would putting the motor on it make the balance all out of wack? Would it be smoother to put on a 9' or can an 8' handle it?
Thanks for all your input[] I just might wait on buying and end up saving more $$$ while the water freezes up.
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] That being said let's talk about wear and tear and how quickly these things break down.Frames:
I understand that steel will rust the quickest. What about the stainless steel? I assume it doesn't rust the same, but it is still heavier than the aluminum? Which is better stainless steel or aluminum? With the amount I go fishing should I worry about rust or will it be minimal?
Bladders:
I've read a couple posts talking about how polyurethane is better than vinyl. If someone could explain why I'd appreciate it. With the amount I fish, how soon would the vinyl wear out?
Oars:
Some models come with 6' and some with 7'. I would assume the advantage to be with the 7'.
Valves:
I had a creek company tube with some crappy valves. I've used an Outcast tube and the valves seemed fine. I guess my question is which company's valves hold up and don't leak? I've read that the colorado has had problems in this area, but they've fixed em TD?
Seams:
Someone please explain to me what welded seam construction and sewn seam construction mean[
]Finally, say I get something like the Southfork. Would putting the motor on it make the balance all out of wack? Would it be smoother to put on a 9' or can an 8' handle it?
Thanks for all your input[
] I just might wait on buying and end up saving more $$$ while the water freezes up.[signature]