How do you propel the tube? Can you use a paddle?
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Hi Sock Monkey, You can definitely use a paddle. There are straps on both pontoons that allow you to strap the paddle if you want to stop and fish. However, I purchased a set of small flippers that allow me to paddle with my feet while fishing. I highly recommend the product. It is a GREAT way to get around the lake or river. Hope this helps. Enjoy!!
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You just slightly kick your legs. In some stores you may find a form of padels that hook to your heals but if you are just fishing a creek there is really no need.
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Most, if not all float tubers use fins to propel the tube on the water. The fins I use are designed to go over my wader boots. I guess you could use a paddle. I've seen some attachments on a long shaft with a small propellers that you could attach to a battery operated drill. (Google that) There are float tubes that have small motors too. But with this float tube? Fins work for me.
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Hi Sock Monkey,You can definitely use a paddle. There are straps on both pontoons that allow you to strap the paddle if you want to stop and fish. However, I purchased a set of small flippers that allow me to paddle with my feet while fishing. I highly recommend the product. It is a GREAT way to get around the lake or river. Hope this helps. Enjoy!!
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Jim, my family and I have been boating for nearly 30 yrs. We have gone through more tubes that I want to count. This tube can handle any type of water condition. Actually the rougher the better, if they like jumping. It is very stable and almost to stable. You really have to go out of your way to flip it. I have taken my older boys around tight turns doing 35 mph and it won't flip. You and your family will enjoy it. Have fun, Don
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A valve stem tool would be handy. It is best to remove the valve core, squeeze in the amount of Slime you want, replace the core and re-inflate. That way the Slime goes in faster and the core won't get as gummed up.
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Unfortunately there is none. I had this paddle for less than a year & I'd only used it for a few times. I don't like it because it's pretty weak on top spin & bad on control. After all, I wouldn't recommend this paddle to anyone.
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This pump may be too powerful for the paddle board. I would recommend using the hand pump that is supposed to be supplied with the board.
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Its fairly simple to use. Using gravity, you raise the smaller tube/plunger and fill tube with liquid and then depress the same smaller tube and it creates a siphon. It may take a couple of pumps depending on how long the tubing is and what not. I suggest you get a pinch valve to control/stop the flow of fluid. It can be a messy situation sometimes. Mahalos
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Well, believe it I do blow into them to inflate. It takes a bit of air, but so far I have been able to successfully inflate the tubes. I suppose you could use a small air compressor, but I just stand in the pool and take my time. Have Fun !
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You will need a pump. This has a separate air bladder and shell. The bladder requires some pressure to make the boat still, and you cannot blow enough pressure with your lungs to do a good job. I bought a different brand of pump because it was cheaper. It works well, but the fit on the valves is a little tight, so I recommend you purchase the Advanced elements brand pump. Read the instructions before unpacking. Follow the instructions. With the presure right, the inside acts as a backrest, and the paddling effort is ok. If it is too soft, no back support, and paddleing is rather slow. Follow the instructions, and it is a nice compromise of cost, convenient storage, and efficiency.
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I'm a 71 year old female. I don't need help; I inflate it myself with the included pump. It takes me 3 minutes to inflate the kayak with the pump and a couple of more minutes to inflate the seat and foot cushion/ballast, usually by mouth, although you can use the pump. The only assembly is strapping the seat in place. The only disassembly is unstrapping the seat. It takes me 7-10 minutes to deflate it and a few minutes to fold it up, I'd say 12-15 minutes to get it deflated, folded, and put back in the carry case. The paddle takes a minute to snap together and less than that to take apart. I'm a 71 year old female. I don't need help; I inflate it myself with the included pump. It takes me 3 minutes to inflate the kayak with the pump and a couple of more minutes to inflate the seat and foot cushion/ballast, usually by mouth, although you can use the pump. The only assembly is strapping the seat in place. The only disassembly is unstrapping the seat. It takes me 7-10 minutes to deflate it and a few minutes to fold it up, I'd say 12-15 minutes to get it deflated, folded, and put back in the carry case. The paddle takes a minute to snap together and less than that to take apart.
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I would recommend using at least two paddles. If the monster eats one; you would be up the carpet without a paddle.
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there is a video on the net that will show you how fast and easy it is. But all you have to do is stick the tube onto the shaft and the machine loads it in. It's fast and easy. I love it.
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Haven't had a chance to use this. You're not suppose to use these boats no faster than you could paddle. They are not designed for speed, just simply put the motor in gear and idle depending on the weight you are carrying
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I used paddles for about a month before getting a trolling motor, and it's plenty doable.Just make sure you get yourself telescoping paddles becuase the sides of the boat are a little high. With shorter paddles you will have to lean over a bit more.Windy days are a little tricky becuase the boat is flat bottom and will get blow around, so be prepared to paddle on back.
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You have to press down in the white area of the inflating tube. This can be done using the cap. Just the cap tab inside and push down.
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Having the hardest time getting it back in the tube.... How do you fold it to get it back?
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Insert one end of red stick in end of white tube and twist to withdraw white tube. Discard.Place new white tube which is at end of red stick in place of former white tube. Press,twist, leaving new white tube in place. Hope this helps.
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Do you mean can you move it towards the boat or back towards the tube? If so no. It does a great job of holding the line mid way between the tube and boat up and out of the water. Near the boat we purchased a tow harness. This works great but you still need to keep and eye on things. All I know is that once we started using this thing I really had to throttle back on the boat because now we had so much more speed and power. Hope this helps. http://www.amazon.com/AIRHEAD-AHTH-2-Heavy-Duty-Harness/dp/B000FE9C2I/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1396029875&sr=8-18&keywords=boat+tubing