10-22-2014, 03:56 PM
CP:
Got a virus alert on the video, so I didn't watch. The late sighig's system was also light but more fragile, though I liked his lightweight pak fins. DIY though.
TD, there are various gadgets that can help with weight on hikes like this one: http://www.packwheel.com/ Probably not enough for a heavy battery propulsion system though, unless it is a flattish walk -but then there is the hassle of assembly/disassembly. Remote waters can sometimes be accessed by riding small rivers or creeks to cut down on the hiking part. Then you can motor yourself out if there's enough depth.
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[quote cpierce]If you watch the video, you can see how deep he is sitting...about mid thigh. To me that isn't bad for a tube without an inflatable seat. A small inflatable seat pad would bring your where you sit up a little and wouldn't weigh much.
As I said though, this is a tube designed for the back country. So they left off some comforts etc to keep the weight down.
If it was my only tube, and I was using it at local lakes etc, then I would add a foam or inflatable seat pad.[/quote]
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Got a virus alert on the video, so I didn't watch. The late sighig's system was also light but more fragile, though I liked his lightweight pak fins. DIY though.
TD, there are various gadgets that can help with weight on hikes like this one: http://www.packwheel.com/ Probably not enough for a heavy battery propulsion system though, unless it is a flattish walk -but then there is the hassle of assembly/disassembly. Remote waters can sometimes be accessed by riding small rivers or creeks to cut down on the hiking part. Then you can motor yourself out if there's enough depth.
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[quote cpierce]If you watch the video, you can see how deep he is sitting...about mid thigh. To me that isn't bad for a tube without an inflatable seat. A small inflatable seat pad would bring your where you sit up a little and wouldn't weigh much.
As I said though, this is a tube designed for the back country. So they left off some comforts etc to keep the weight down.
If it was my only tube, and I was using it at local lakes etc, then I would add a foam or inflatable seat pad.[/quote]
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