07-10-2009, 09:47 AM
[cool][#0000ff]The first "U" tubes were a vast improvement over round tubes...especially when getting in and out of them. The tradeoff was the stabilizer bar that was needed to hold the two ends apart while you sat in it. A bit of a bother to connect and disconnect when launching and beaching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Like the round tubes, U tubes usually have a low slung seat that has a lot of your lower body below the water line. More drag and more exposure to cold water during cooler months.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The pointed bow/stern models..."V" tubes...almost always have higher seating, keeping your behind mostly up out of the water. Less drag and greater warmth in the cold water. Along with that, the V shape plows into wind and waves so much better than round tubes or U tubes. It is almost like the bow of a boat and makes it easier to handle your craft in conditions that would have you spinning around in a round or U tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Until you have the opportunity to get on the water and experience the differences it is difficult for you to get a full appreciation of the reasons for having a V boat. Kinda like trying to explain the taste of salt to someone who has never tasted salt, without using the word "salty".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Like the round tubes, U tubes usually have a low slung seat that has a lot of your lower body below the water line. More drag and more exposure to cold water during cooler months.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The pointed bow/stern models..."V" tubes...almost always have higher seating, keeping your behind mostly up out of the water. Less drag and greater warmth in the cold water. Along with that, the V shape plows into wind and waves so much better than round tubes or U tubes. It is almost like the bow of a boat and makes it easier to handle your craft in conditions that would have you spinning around in a round or U tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Until you have the opportunity to get on the water and experience the differences it is difficult for you to get a full appreciation of the reasons for having a V boat. Kinda like trying to explain the taste of salt to someone who has never tasted salt, without using the word "salty".[/#0000ff]
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