What float tube?

[SoldierPmr]

I know this has probably been done to death but there is a lot of experienced float tubers on here and I was wondering which one to invest in.

I was thinking maybe the Ron Thompson  for around the £120ish

[wlllc]

How do you intend to use it?  Drive to the lake, hike to the lake, in windy or calm areas, etc.  A recommendation must be suited to users needs.

[SoldierPmr]

Preferably something I can fit into a day sack or burgan to travel to tarns and other ponds with but something I could use on bigger waters also.
Something what sits you fairly high for comfort too.

[Bobfly]

Best for being strongly made and robust has to be the Steve Parton "Cruiser" model. None now made but spend time looking for a second hand one and you could be lucky.

[Lochan_load]

Alright mate, I've nearly bought this a few times but never been quite sure when I would use it but it looks the part and being sold here for £132, Glasgow angling centre sell them for £280 So must me of a decent standard and seems a bargain. Might ask Santa.........

[Lochan_load]

Sorry here's the link.....doh!

http://www.waveinn.com/index.php?action=ver_detalle_producto&id_modelo=44438&idioma=eng

[aliferste]

I have a Snowbee and love it - was my first season using it and it has certainly changed the way I fish. Now I go afloat when ever possible!

It is not money wasted!

[Lochan_load]

We never did get that days fishing Alastair, maybe float tubing next year!

[SoldierPmr]

I do like the snowbee one after having a look and it seems fairly light too.

[wlllc]

What is the maximum acceptable weight for your float tube?