02-22-2005, 01:23 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks for the input, Bro. I had been looking hard at the Cougars too, and was leaning toward the Colorado. Now I may stay with Plan A.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I had a Trout Unlimited Kennebec for a little over a year. I also had problems with the air valves. In fact, I had one that was prone to popping up and letting out a lot of air in a hurry. NOT GOOD when you are out on the water. That was the reason I started carrying a piece of plastic tubing with me, to top of the air while afloat if I needed to.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]No, if the Colorado has the same valves as the Kennebec, that is enough to keep me from getting one. I partially deflate and then reinflate on every trip. If the valves are not going to hold up, that is a major concern. I prefer peace of mind and being able to focus on fishing, not worrying about having to walk back to shore. I haven't learned how to walk on water, unless it is frozen.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I had a Trout Unlimited Kennebec for a little over a year. I also had problems with the air valves. In fact, I had one that was prone to popping up and letting out a lot of air in a hurry. NOT GOOD when you are out on the water. That was the reason I started carrying a piece of plastic tubing with me, to top of the air while afloat if I needed to.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]No, if the Colorado has the same valves as the Kennebec, that is enough to keep me from getting one. I partially deflate and then reinflate on every trip. If the valves are not going to hold up, that is a major concern. I prefer peace of mind and being able to focus on fishing, not worrying about having to walk back to shore. I haven't learned how to walk on water, unless it is frozen.[/#0000ff]
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