07-30-2008, 03:44 PM
Quote:The problem with trying to add oars to a float tube are, first you need a brace for your feet. They are to short, but you could make one with straps and a bar. The other thing, is because they are short, once you get the feet up and lean back to row, you "V" will be dropping in the water causing more resistance.
It can be done, but the tube needs to be longer. The H3 I am sure can do it cause of it being 6' long.
Joni,
When the H3 first came out didn't Dave have an add on rowing kit in mind?
In calm waters I think my pontoon moves as quickly as my kayak. I was quite pleased to note that. However against a headwind the kayak is low enough to cut through the wind efficiently whereas the "toon" plows through the wind with it's much higher profile. When I have to fight a strong headwind I'm always wishing I was in my kayak. It's also nice to see where you're going when you're working against the wind. You can aim for a definite target and avoid wavering slightly off course because you can't keep your destination in sight as well as you'd like.
I agree with your assessment of the pontoon as a great fishing platform but If I'm on a smaller body of water the tube is so much easier to carry and launch that it is the one I take with me.
As I said the pontoon really shines on river trips as long as you don't have to deal with upstream travel.
God Bless,
Don
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