Buck's Bags Roughneck Review

Well I have had the Buck's Bags Roughneck Float tube out at least 5 times now. So I think time for another review. The Rounghneck is a unique hybrid tube. It looks like another tube in pictures but it is much larger then must tubes. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

The Rounghneck is 7 feet long an about 4 1/2 feet wide. It comes with 4 inflatable sections the 2 pontoons, the seat, and inflatable floor which gives it the ability to stay open with out a crossbar. It also comes with oars which are useful but could be better. The articulating arm for the oars are to short which limits you rowing motion. Don't get me wrong they work it's just that they could work better.
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It comes with 2 detachable bags which I find to be of very good quality. These bags are extra long and hold a lot and the zippers appear to be good quality. It also comes with a basic repair kit valve wrench and a valve air pump adapter. Oddly enough it does not come with a pump, backpack straps, or a carry bag all which would be very useful. For me the lack of a pump and other items is not a deal breaker as this boats it great over all quality.
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One last thing on the water yesterday I happen to realize this tube is a tank at 40 lbs and holding up to 450 lbs it is nearly indestructible. But it moves like a tank on the water slow and heavy. I still don't think this is a bad things as you float very high out of the water. It moves just fine it just seems to be slow to me. Overall I am very excited by the Roughneck quality and build. And one last thing about hybrid float tubes. They are worth every pennies as they will last 3x as long as the old canvas covered tubes. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Curious. When you sit in the tube, does the BOTTOM of the seat touch the water?

FloatTubeIQ wrote:Curious. When you sit in the tube, does the BOTTOM of the seat touch the water?  

No not really at all and I am pretty heavy once I lose weight I will float even higher LOL.

Thanks. I think I may not have been clear. I meant the BOTTOM SIDE of the seat, the side facing the water, and not the top surface where one sits on. If the bottom side is dragging in the water, it may slow things down. Otherwise, I can't figure why this feels like a tank. It is large - but that actually helps it have shallower draft which I thought would make it easy to move. Thinking out loud here.

FloatTubeIQ wrote:Thanks. I think I may not have been clear.  I meant the BOTTOM SIDE of the seat, the side facing the water, and not the top surface where one sits on.  If the bottom side is dragging in the water, it may slow things down. Otherwise, I can't figure why this feels like a tank.  It is large - but that actually helps it have shallower draft which I thought would make it easy to move. Thinking out loud here.

The funny thing is I really did not fill that until the last outing. But that might be because I use the top of the Gigbob before this and that boat is very light and agile. So when I say this one moves like a tank in the water it is compared to a boat that weighs about 20 to 25 pounds lighter then itself.

Thanks.