New tube head around here

[dayhut]

Thanks, Pond.
Those are some calming words, and I appreciate them.
I like your analogy to survival inflatables.
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One reason I'm getting the ODC 420 is it came recommended
by an experienced tuber friend. You may know of him here; he goes
by, "The Asian Guy."
He suggested it, knowing my puncture phobia, citing it had the better resistance
to such events. He knows I intend to use my tube on some back cove waters in the South. I'm thinking if I stay out a ways and mi
mind the down trees, I should be fine.
But, I'll bring a PFD to be on the safe side.
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