08-28-2003, 06:39 PM
Another word to the wise is inflation. And I am not talking about the dollar
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I mean when you inflate the tube. Be very careful. Alot of people use these powered inflaters which can pop a bladder.
There are several good hand pumps on the markey as well as foot pumps that will work good.
Remember the tempature can make the tube seem full when it really isn't. So you load the tube into you truck/car and the sun beats on it until you get to your favorite fishing hole.
So it fills up with pressure and looks full, but when you set it on the cool water it looks like it isn't full anymore.
I always carry my pump down with me to the water, set the tube on the water for a minute or two and see if I need to inflate it or deflate it alittle then go fish!
It's a good idea to keep some patches with your pump too. I had both bladders puctured..Ouch@!
Almost ruined my trip. Luckily there was a boat center close. [cool]
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] I mean when you inflate the tube. Be very careful. Alot of people use these powered inflaters which can pop a bladder.
There are several good hand pumps on the markey as well as foot pumps that will work good.
Remember the tempature can make the tube seem full when it really isn't. So you load the tube into you truck/car and the sun beats on it until you get to your favorite fishing hole.
So it fills up with pressure and looks full, but when you set it on the cool water it looks like it isn't full anymore.
I always carry my pump down with me to the water, set the tube on the water for a minute or two and see if I need to inflate it or deflate it alittle then go fish!
It's a good idea to keep some patches with your pump too. I had both bladders puctured..Ouch@!
Almost ruined my trip. Luckily there was a boat center close. [cool]
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