03-05-2007, 12:22 AM
Well for what it is worth I learned to float in a round tube, and o know what he is saying about leaning forward on your elbows and resting, but that is not all the appendages us guys are leaning against when we do that either, as there is a 2 inch strap that is connected from the seat to the top of the tube. I used A round one until October of this year and now I have a V. I much perfer the V myself. I think there are two thing that limit you in a round tube.
1st is that the tube crosses your legs and you do not get as much extension as you do in a U or V.
2nd is you are down in the water (good and bad) a lot more. To give you an idea I am 250# and in my ODC420 the only thing that gets wet is just below my knees down, and just a little water on my but that gets kicked up from getting in and out.
Like TL said you sit much higher in the V's adn they do cut through the water and Wind much better.
My suggestion is try as many as you can, on your guided trip you will get the oppertunity try the O's. Maybe go to your local shop and ask if they know of anyone that might meet you and let you try theres also.
And a big WELCOME to the boards.
Majja
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1st is that the tube crosses your legs and you do not get as much extension as you do in a U or V.
2nd is you are down in the water (good and bad) a lot more. To give you an idea I am 250# and in my ODC420 the only thing that gets wet is just below my knees down, and just a little water on my but that gets kicked up from getting in and out.
Like TL said you sit much higher in the V's adn they do cut through the water and Wind much better.
My suggestion is try as many as you can, on your guided trip you will get the oppertunity try the O's. Maybe go to your local shop and ask if they know of anyone that might meet you and let you try theres also.
And a big WELCOME to the boards.
Majja
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