AaronE
9/3/2009 8:29:00 PMThat tube will be a lot more comfortable (and safe) for her if you put a tension rod in the front of the tube. It helps hold it open and will prevent it from folding up in the event it loses air - definitely more stable. 3/4" PVC from any hardware store should work great and will only set you back a few bucks at the most :)
leahcim_dahc
9/3/2009 10:50:00 PMThanks, AaronE! I get the idea behind the tension rod...but one thing that makes me kinda nervous would be getting trapped without an unrestricted exit point. The tube does have a two-inch webbing that runs from one side to the other, is adjustable, and holds it open (while inflated, that is). I don't think it would do much in the event of a catastrophic deflation from hitting something or whatever. She was having a heck of a time with the tube with regards to keeping up with me and my pontoon. Spent most of my time rowing in circles around her or tying off with my anchor rope and towing her. I picked up a fairly decent pontoon for her, so hopefully that will work out a little better. Thanks!