09-08-2009, 10:23 PM
In addition to TD's very good list, there are some pontoons that are made to back pack and the weight difference are small.
The diameter of the toons is the wind resistance. I have toons that are 12" diameter so they really weren't effected by the wind anymore than a tube.
Hard call on saying wether a tube is faster with fins or a pontoon. The foot print of a toon is two long cylinders. Should cut through the water like skis, where float tube or a V is a bigger foot print with more resistance.
I have both and I do feel a Pontoon is less energy. Plus you have the rowing AND you can go in 3" of water...and yes I have done this on many occasions.[laugh]
A toon does require more as far as transporting and storing though.
Too bad the Navigator II by North Fork is no longer made....LOL
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The diameter of the toons is the wind resistance. I have toons that are 12" diameter so they really weren't effected by the wind anymore than a tube.
Hard call on saying wether a tube is faster with fins or a pontoon. The foot print of a toon is two long cylinders. Should cut through the water like skis, where float tube or a V is a bigger foot print with more resistance.
I have both and I do feel a Pontoon is less energy. Plus you have the rowing AND you can go in 3" of water...and yes I have done this on many occasions.[laugh]
A toon does require more as far as transporting and storing though.
Too bad the Navigator II by North Fork is no longer made....LOL
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