06-06-2009, 06:55 AM
Just going back through some of these tubes and toons threads and doing some research for my own fishing and wanted to add my 2cents...
I have never felt even slightly at risk in a tube even out on Strawberry with some decent white caps of about 3'...lots of work, but didn't feel like flipping.
However, I have heard a story from a good friend and long time ICU nurse that said she had a friend who flipped in a tube up at Strawberry and was unable to get out of his tube. She said that every muscle in his neck and upper back was ripped away from the exertion of trying to right himself. So...take it for what you will. And everyone, be safe and take the necessary precautions.
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I have never felt even slightly at risk in a tube even out on Strawberry with some decent white caps of about 3'...lots of work, but didn't feel like flipping.
However, I have heard a story from a good friend and long time ICU nurse that said she had a friend who flipped in a tube up at Strawberry and was unable to get out of his tube. She said that every muscle in his neck and upper back was ripped away from the exertion of trying to right himself. So...take it for what you will. And everyone, be safe and take the necessary precautions.
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