12-31-2015, 07:25 PM
Thanks for the info, FG. Very exciting information, especially about the 3.5 # version!
With the great capacity of the new CP, myself might consider rigging it to carry 2 people, if possible. I did that with my "V" tube to carry my young, 70 # grand daughter in the compartment behind the seat for 30 minute distances, instead of having a battery & motor back there. Handy to float calm downstream sections of the river, or for crossing 2 people over.
Wonder how small the carbon oars break down. Assume these carbon tube versions are bladderless?
These carbon tubes should be faster and easier to power than compatible traditional float tubes because of the light weight. With oars, I doubt they can match the speed of a kayak, canoe or even a pontoon with their lower friction elongated hull shape. If the seating area has contact with any water underneath, that would produce a higher water friction footprint which slows things down. Might be a factor if someone has to go a distance upstream...
Hope this helps.
PM
[quote flygoddess]Here is the info on the Carbon Predator:
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Yes... the new Carbon Predator is getting a lot of attention. A 9 1/2 ft full capacity full size pontoon boat that weighs less than most float tubes is definitely a hit!
It is 9 1/2 ft in length 52 in in width. 900 lb capacity class V whitewater rating hull weight is 8 lbs 13 oz.The seat bed is almost a foot longer than the standard Predator. In a nutshell it is larger than a Renegade not quite as long as a Rampage and weighs substantially less than a standard Predator.
It comes with a trick carbon footrest bar system and our 100% carbon directional blade carbon oars that weigh ounces.
The Predator redefined the term light weight portability and the Carbon Predator takes the concept to an even higher level of performance and light weight portability.
It is a really cool boat and is literally unbelievable to lift up and carry around. It is a really nice elaborate boat that weighs nothing!
Also the Aircraft tube the same size as Predator, with oars.
The new Aircraft float tube is also a huge hit with hardcore tubers. It is the exact size of an Escape yet weighs 3 1/2 lbs...Unbelievable!!!
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With the great capacity of the new CP, myself might consider rigging it to carry 2 people, if possible. I did that with my "V" tube to carry my young, 70 # grand daughter in the compartment behind the seat for 30 minute distances, instead of having a battery & motor back there. Handy to float calm downstream sections of the river, or for crossing 2 people over.
Wonder how small the carbon oars break down. Assume these carbon tube versions are bladderless?
These carbon tubes should be faster and easier to power than compatible traditional float tubes because of the light weight. With oars, I doubt they can match the speed of a kayak, canoe or even a pontoon with their lower friction elongated hull shape. If the seating area has contact with any water underneath, that would produce a higher water friction footprint which slows things down. Might be a factor if someone has to go a distance upstream...
Hope this helps.
PM
[quote flygoddess]Here is the info on the Carbon Predator:
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Yes... the new Carbon Predator is getting a lot of attention. A 9 1/2 ft full capacity full size pontoon boat that weighs less than most float tubes is definitely a hit!
It is 9 1/2 ft in length 52 in in width. 900 lb capacity class V whitewater rating hull weight is 8 lbs 13 oz.The seat bed is almost a foot longer than the standard Predator. In a nutshell it is larger than a Renegade not quite as long as a Rampage and weighs substantially less than a standard Predator.
It comes with a trick carbon footrest bar system and our 100% carbon directional blade carbon oars that weigh ounces.
The Predator redefined the term light weight portability and the Carbon Predator takes the concept to an even higher level of performance and light weight portability.
It is a really cool boat and is literally unbelievable to lift up and carry around. It is a really nice elaborate boat that weighs nothing!
Also the Aircraft tube the same size as Predator, with oars.
The new Aircraft float tube is also a huge hit with hardcore tubers. It is the exact size of an Escape yet weighs 3 1/2 lbs...Unbelievable!!!
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