05-20-2004, 08:59 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]Hey JR, I am not familiar with the beast of which you speak (write). Interesting concept. It would seem that two layers are better than one...at first glance. In reality, the hazards that most often lead to leaks and deflation are not likely to be deterred by another flimsy layer of bladder material. Fish spines, hooks, knife points and other air chamber hazards will usually penetrate two thin layers as well as one thick layer.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]Over the years I have tried to avoid punctures from errant spines and points by using naugahyde aprons over the most vulnerable areas. The Outcast line of craft usually come with heavy PVC coatings on the bottom and on the front of the air chambers...which tends to minimize simple punctures.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Optimistic skeptic? I have heard of the optimistic pessimist. He assured me that his glass was HALF FULL...but he just knew somebody would knock it over.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]That tube sounds like it might fall into the common category of something designed to catch more fishermen than fish. Let me know if you run across it again, and I will keep my eyes open too.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]Over the years I have tried to avoid punctures from errant spines and points by using naugahyde aprons over the most vulnerable areas. The Outcast line of craft usually come with heavy PVC coatings on the bottom and on the front of the air chambers...which tends to minimize simple punctures.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Optimistic skeptic? I have heard of the optimistic pessimist. He assured me that his glass was HALF FULL...but he just knew somebody would knock it over.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]That tube sounds like it might fall into the common category of something designed to catch more fishermen than fish. Let me know if you run across it again, and I will keep my eyes open too.[/size][/#0000ff]
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