01-20-2015, 01:53 AM
Thanks for the review. Good idea for the bottom seat bladder by using a frame. It's also possible to use 3 of the foam blocks in the bottom seat bladder compartment to help with seat sag and get extra floatation for big guys. The large inflatable bladders for the bottom seat also fit the seat back and provide better lumbar support than the thin ones.
The external valves should help with side pontoon bladder shift. I have the older version with internal valves and have cut a small hole to allow for a reversed bottom seat bladder. This allows the use of a mouth inflation tube on the 3 critical bladders while on the water. Useful for solving cold water bladder shrinkage once you are on the water.
PM
[quote Scubasteve12]Hi guys, after using the CC ODC420 for the 2014 season I thought I'd post a review of it to help others who may be interested in buying a new tube. Overall, I am very happy with the tube. The divided pockets were the deciding factor for me over other brands. It is well made and relatively lightweight at 12lbs fully inflated. The external valves were a nice improvement. The only downside to the tube, as others have stated, is the seat and backrest foam needing readjusting after a long period on the water. I did make a PVC frame for the seat which solved the seat issue though. Here's my youtube review of the tube. Hope it helps!
[url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVPG5ST0Uc"]www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVPG5ST0Uc[/url][/quote]
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The external valves should help with side pontoon bladder shift. I have the older version with internal valves and have cut a small hole to allow for a reversed bottom seat bladder. This allows the use of a mouth inflation tube on the 3 critical bladders while on the water. Useful for solving cold water bladder shrinkage once you are on the water.
PM
[quote Scubasteve12]Hi guys, after using the CC ODC420 for the 2014 season I thought I'd post a review of it to help others who may be interested in buying a new tube. Overall, I am very happy with the tube. The divided pockets were the deciding factor for me over other brands. It is well made and relatively lightweight at 12lbs fully inflated. The external valves were a nice improvement. The only downside to the tube, as others have stated, is the seat and backrest foam needing readjusting after a long period on the water. I did make a PVC frame for the seat which solved the seat issue though. Here's my youtube review of the tube. Hope it helps!
[url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVPG5ST0Uc"]www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVPG5ST0Uc[/url][/quote]
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