08-14-2011, 11:10 PM
Not one of the "GUYS" but I agree that the ODC or SFC for the V shaped tubes. Light weight and easy to pack around.
I prefer Pontoons, as I only need wear hip waders, or only get wet to mid calf, but, most of the less expensive pontoons have steel frames that are very heavy. Aluminum is a little lighter. Then the material of the pontoon. Vinyl being heavy, Urethane lighter and bladderless lighter yet, but each means more money.
There are also the Frameless models which are in my opinion, the ultimate...light, strong, and even my old behind can pack one up hill.
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But they come at a price.
The wheel comes real handy with pontoons.
Also, try to avoid the ones with very large rockers, as you loos weight capacity.
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I prefer Pontoons, as I only need wear hip waders, or only get wet to mid calf, but, most of the less expensive pontoons have steel frames that are very heavy. Aluminum is a little lighter. Then the material of the pontoon. Vinyl being heavy, Urethane lighter and bladderless lighter yet, but each means more money.
There are also the Frameless models which are in my opinion, the ultimate...light, strong, and even my old behind can pack one up hill.
But they come at a price.
The wheel comes real handy with pontoons.
Also, try to avoid the ones with very large rockers, as you loos weight capacity.
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