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Other: Pool noodles as flotation
By:stefalo
Date: 8/28/2012, 5:59 pm

As I come to closer to completion on my SOF I am looking at all the extra bits and pieces needed. It does start to add up.
So for a cheap guy my thoughts are flotation bags are over priced. I have seen an article on making your own but don't really want to take a whack at that.
I was wondering if anyone has used bundled foam pool noodles? The dollar store near me has white ones for a buck each. It looks like 5 cut in half and bundled front and back displace at least as much water as a 36" float bag. Any thoughts on whether this is a bad idea or if you have done it I would love advice.

Thanks
Stefan

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Other: Pool noodles as flotation
stefalo -- 8/28/2012, 5:59 pm
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John Messinger -- 8/28/2012, 6:44 pm
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stefalo -- 8/28/2012, 7:02 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 8/28/2012, 8:04 pm
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stefalo -- 8/28/2012, 8:36 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 8/28/2012, 10:10 pm
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stefalo -- 8/28/2012, 10:13 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/3/2012, 10:18 pm
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Chuck Smith -- 8/29/2012, 12:00 am
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stefalo -- 8/29/2012, 1:49 am
Re: Other: Pool noodles as flotation *PIC*
Sean Dawe -- 8/30/2012, 1:21 pm
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stefalo -- 8/30/2012, 1:31 pm
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dwstucke -- 9/1/2012, 7:37 pm