04-04-2009, 10:54 PM
Hey guys, thanks for all the replies, and sorry about not posting my weight there (I typed it in but must have deleted it for some reason)... Anyways, I'm about 6'2" and 185 lbs, so Pon's reply definately gives me an idea of how the 616 would be like on the water for me (thanks Pon!)... Apparently it was purchased from an Army & Navy but I think they were probably all the same...
I barely even noticed that it doesn't have the bib (which, come to think of it, seems like it would be a pretty convenient thing to have -- but which I'm sure I could put together myself with a bit of material)... As far as "slow due to lack of streamline shape" that surprises me: I figured that the pontoons, 'collectively,' would cut through the water better than a Fish Cat/ODC 420 (one of the reasons I was considering this 'toon in the first place
)...
I'm was looking at the Fish Cat 4 today again and it looks SUPER comfy (the "tape measure" on the fishing bib is definately a nice addition as well)...
As of right now I'm thinking I'll just pick up the 616 (despite the lower quality material), buy myself a rod/reel combo, etc. with the $100 I'd save, treat it as an "intro. 'toon" and take it from there (keeping in mind the fabric isn't too durable)... If I ever get the hang of the sport maybe I'll upgrade to one of those "ultra light" tubes and try some hike-ins...
Thanks again for all your replies,
Rob
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I barely even noticed that it doesn't have the bib (which, come to think of it, seems like it would be a pretty convenient thing to have -- but which I'm sure I could put together myself with a bit of material)... As far as "slow due to lack of streamline shape" that surprises me: I figured that the pontoons, 'collectively,' would cut through the water better than a Fish Cat/ODC 420 (one of the reasons I was considering this 'toon in the first place
)... I'm was looking at the Fish Cat 4 today again and it looks SUPER comfy (the "tape measure" on the fishing bib is definately a nice addition as well)...
As of right now I'm thinking I'll just pick up the 616 (despite the lower quality material), buy myself a rod/reel combo, etc. with the $100 I'd save, treat it as an "intro. 'toon" and take it from there (keeping in mind the fabric isn't too durable)... If I ever get the hang of the sport maybe I'll upgrade to one of those "ultra light" tubes and try some hike-ins...
Thanks again for all your replies,
Rob
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