10-15-2011, 11:29 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Goddess has covered the specs well. Let me add some esthetics and practicality.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]First of all, the Trinity is a lightweight model designed mostly for backpacking. Good craft but the materials are not as sturdy as the cats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fish Cats are smaller. But good for folks well under 200 pounds in weight. They have a short "nose", smaller pockets and two air chambers with valves that can be problematic. The deluxe model has the inflated seats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fat Cats are significantly larger than the Fish Cats and should be the only model you consider if you are of any size and/or plan to carry a lot of gear. Pockets are bigger and much more floatation.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have had both the foam seats and inflated seats. Inflated allows a wider range of comfort adjustments and arguably can be worth the added investment. But, anything inflated also has the risk potential of developing leaks. I had one of the earlier models that I had to keep fixing small pinhole leaks around the seams after almost every trip. New models are a different design and I have not heard of those problems.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]As mentioned, the foam seats cannot be deflated for tight roll up and storage or transportation. But if you have a large enough vehicle you can carry any of them mostly inflated inside...ready to rumble when you hit the water. Just don't transport fully inflated craft inside a hot car...or outside in the hot sun. Better to leave partially deflated and then top off at the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]First of all, the Trinity is a lightweight model designed mostly for backpacking. Good craft but the materials are not as sturdy as the cats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fish Cats are smaller. But good for folks well under 200 pounds in weight. They have a short "nose", smaller pockets and two air chambers with valves that can be problematic. The deluxe model has the inflated seats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fat Cats are significantly larger than the Fish Cats and should be the only model you consider if you are of any size and/or plan to carry a lot of gear. Pockets are bigger and much more floatation.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have had both the foam seats and inflated seats. Inflated allows a wider range of comfort adjustments and arguably can be worth the added investment. But, anything inflated also has the risk potential of developing leaks. I had one of the earlier models that I had to keep fixing small pinhole leaks around the seams after almost every trip. New models are a different design and I have not heard of those problems.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]As mentioned, the foam seats cannot be deflated for tight roll up and storage or transportation. But if you have a large enough vehicle you can carry any of them mostly inflated inside...ready to rumble when you hit the water. Just don't transport fully inflated craft inside a hot car...or outside in the hot sun. Better to leave partially deflated and then top off at the water.[/#0000ff]
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