Tubing in New Jersey

[pontoonman]

Yes, it seems to me like the restrictions, registration and use fees for tubes and toons should be LESS than for kayaks and canoes! Tubes and toons are slower and safer craft and are generally used closer to shorelines because of their lower human power limits. They probably have the lowest environmental impact, accident, and rescue rates of any craft, keeping costs to service providing governing bodies low. The cost of public rescue, like coast guard, helicopter, etc. should be borne to a greater degree by those that need saving, IMHO. That might keep fees lower for everyone else and discourage foolish risk taking adventures which are subsidized by public funds. I get the impression that tubes and toons are singled out for punishment when I look at some of the use fees and restrictions in Western states.

Pon


[quote wknamm]That's a good point, I never have any issues when using my canoe. I never did understand why they treat tubes differently. You still have to clean them the smae as you would a canoe or kayak. [crazy][/quote]
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