Do the rafts tear when caught on rocks?
313012
I have used these floats on multiple occassions. They have not torn going over rapids. (rocks) Great product! Money well spent!
313013
"Most" 'river rocks' have been worn smooth by the EONS of time that the river has been flowing over them, so "Most" river rocks won't be sharp. Now does that answer your question? Probaly not, but in my experience with the rafts, they are pretty damn tough, and one day when I was putting them in the back of my Jeep, one got snagged by a sharp piece of metal, that holds my top down when it is in the 'up' position, and all it did was make a small mark. I though for sure it ripped, so i put on a piece of the repair tape, that the rafts come with, and have been useing them fine ever since, just being more careful when putting them away in the Jeep. "Most" 'river rocks' have been worn smooth by the EONS of time that the river has been flowing over them, so "Most" river rocks won't be sharp. Now does that answer your question? Probaly not, but in my experience with the rafts, they are pretty damn tough, and one day when I was putting them in the back of my Jeep, one got snagged by a sharp piece of metal, that holds my top down when it is in the 'up' position, and all it did was make a small mark. I though for sure it ripped, so i put on a piece of the repair tape, that the rafts come with, and have been useing them... » Read More "Most" 'river rocks' have been worn smooth by the EONS of time that the river has been flowing over them, so "Most" river rocks won't be sharp. Now does that answer your question? Probaly not, but in my experience with the rafts, they are pretty damn tough, and one day when I was putting them in the back of my Jeep, one got snagged by a sharp piece of metal, that holds my top down when it is in the 'up' position, and all it did was make a small mark. I though for sure it ripped, so i put on a piece of the repair tape, that the rafts come with, and have been useing them fine ever since, just being more careful when putting them away in the Jeep. « Show Less
313014
I bought these last year for the river and the water was way too high for us to use and have not been able to use them this year. Sorry
313015
We have used ours on the Saco River in NH. The rocks there are worn smooth from the current. We are more likely to bump into fallen logs and branches. We have never had any issues with tearing. You will not be sorry if you decide to purchase them. We own 2 with mesh bottoms, 2 solid bottom tubes, and 1 double tube. Enjoy your summer.
89873
Yes! Ours is fastened to wooden boat dock that bounces and rocks on water - with no movement from the gazebo! It's a great product.
346577
yes, BUT the Coleman steel stakes are highly recommended. Accompanied with a hammer they'll bust through rocks in the soil.
1160065
Hello A. Salyer, the outer covering I'd say is quite durable. However, the handles that I tie together for our need would not take the stress of a river rafting. We are simply floating in Hood Canal, something like a lake. Individually, I don't see why it could not work on a gentle river.
1380605
Yes and yes. Durability seems to be strong. Its like the swimways you see in the store. Check them out. Linked 2gether yes if you bring the light rope. We tie off from the handles on the raft and r very sturdy. We tie off to our boat but the concept is the same. Good luck n enjoy...we do! Just don't count on the drink cup holder.... won't even work 4 a can.
641152
Though it seems very sturdy to use for casual floating about, I would be a bit nervous about the rock bit. Maybe bumping into them as long as they aren't jagged but not sure about scraping over them if there are sharp ones. I wouldn't worry about the white water at all. Good handles to grab onto for being jostled about. I would ask about the severity of the rocks. If they aren't treacherous, I would do it.
1887136
These bags will do better holding rocks than sand. 50 lbs. no problem. Not sure if they will cut on sharp rocks.
758120
Our pool is tear shaped. That is a big radius at the deep end smaller radius at the shallow end. We've used Kreepys for twenty years or more with no problems other than the Kreepy getting caught on our ladder. I removed the ladder years ago. Nobody misses it. I have no corners in our pool. Everything has a radius to it.
2005678
My grandkids have played with it in a lake. I think it's tough enough, grandkids have really given it a work out jumping into it off raft. My concern that if not watching could drift out too far for safety.
794793
No! Ours broke (not just the blade but something with the motor) when it hit a rock. An occasional twig is fine, but not lots of them or other hard things.
1616763
YES! Holds in lakes, rocks, mud, gravel! Great anchor! I have a 24' pontoon and it holds better than any anchor I have used!
1395483
it depends on how you catch them sometimes they do sometimes they don't. I haven't really had a problem with it though because a couple hard shakes and they fall off.
1160061
I bought it for current river. Although very durable. The netting in the bottom ripped on the rocks. I was not happy. Since it cost quite a bit. I should have known better.
1461926
Hey Colin, allthough I don't travel that far with these soft surf racks, my trips range from 1.5 to 2 hrs. I have never had a problem with the tightness of the boards and not too worried about losing them. The main problem I see is that if it rains, the straps leak water into your car. I would think that on a 12 hr road trip to the beach you will catch some rain, but the boards should be secure for the trip
281115
No, the Great Stuff eventually disintegrates under the water and in direct sun. I tried it in between rocks and it did not hold. It may hold for a month or so. But not much longer.
1293418
It appears there are two, however they snap together to make one as it is kayak paddles. I don't believe they are intended for a raft. hope this helps. They are good, as I had broke one and purchased the same one for replacement.
1008003
Absolutely, my 3 year old plays in it the whole time we float in it and. My fiance weighs 250 lbs and it holds him. It is a very durable raft, we use it to float on the river. It was worth every penny.