jruba
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Post by jruba on Apr 18, 2013 10:55:44 GMT -6
I was checking out some tramp sets and ran in to this ones for half the price , any toughts ? the hobies are 370 , ouch !! they look smaller thou..
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Post by offshoreweekends on Apr 19, 2013 19:53:03 GMT -6
I like that there not full size (wind less likely to get under tramps) but from a distance they don't appear to be as well made.
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cars
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Post by cars on Apr 22, 2013 20:32:04 GMT -6
I saw those too on eBay. My concerns would be on the straps that secure to the akas. If one were to fail and you were on it, it could cause you injury. I would say if it had 3 ties on each side, then it would be ok.
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jruba
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Post by jruba on Apr 24, 2013 6:58:25 GMT -6
I will probably pass on those ,after watching a video you posted about a steering system im sold to the hobies, i will just wait to see if i can get lucky on ebay and find a good set
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Post by offshoreweekends on Apr 24, 2013 18:42:05 GMT -6
Many of us can't make full use of the tramps because of our size. Even the Hobies. I would guess that if you weigh more than about 175#, your ass will drag in the water when sitting on the tramps. At 220#, mine sure does. I'm envious of you lean guys that can fully use them.
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jruba
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Post by jruba on Apr 25, 2013 12:28:25 GMT -6
Many of us can't make full use of the tramps because of our size. Even the Hobies. I would guess that if you weigh more than about 175#, your ass will drag in the water when sitting on the tramps. At 220#, mine sure does. I'm envious of you lean guys that can fully use them. Im right at 175 , but the main reason for the tramps is to be able to take the kids (7 and 10) outhere with me on calm days to the lake , i can even take my wife she wants she at 105 #
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Post by aichris on Apr 29, 2013 21:54:37 GMT -6
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Post by offshoreweekends on May 1, 2013 19:57:10 GMT -6
Hey aichris, really looking forward to some video. I was considering something like this.
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Post by offshoreweekends on May 1, 2013 20:01:40 GMT -6
A second look and I see you said pictures- I'll take pictures. How closely does match your boat color?
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jruba
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Post by jruba on May 2, 2013 7:21:16 GMT -6
Thanks , I've checked out the haka's but seems narrow to take the kids for a ride , i think there's no way around it , and just hunt for a deal on the hobies , thanks again.
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